Posted on 20 October 2007 by admin
Memphis faces a shortage in the vital area of emergency services at a time when the city can least likely afford a shortage, given recent crime statistics and the aging baby boomers.
The shortage exists specifically with emergency medical technicians and paramedics, mirroring a national trend.
“We are short 73 EMTs,” says Keith Staples, public information officer for the Memphis Fire Department. The department currently has 200 existing paramedics among 1,200 firefighters. EMTs are trained on three levels: EMT basic, EMT IV and EMT paramedic. An EMT basic requires a semester of training while an EMT paramedic requires two years of training.
Staples believes the department shortage is linked directly to a change in standards. “This year, the Memphis City Fire Department followed a national trend requiring all firefighters become certified EMT paramedics,” he says. New hires will be given three years to attain certification. Current firefighters are not required to get certified.
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Posted on 03 October 2007 by admin
| Freeport Fire-Rescue is now accepting applications for the position(s) of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. The position will include Paramedic responsibilities, both emergency and Non-emergency, as well as firefighting duties.
State of Maine Paramedic License, State of Maine Firefighter I and SCBA certified. High School diploma or equivalent and a Maine Driver’s License required. Applicants are required to be at least twenty-one years of age.
Applications must be obtained from and be returned to:
Freeport Fire-Rescue,
4 Main Street
Freeport, ME 04032
207-865-3421
Deadline: Wednesday, October 22, 2007 10am
EOE |
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09/30/07
Maine Sunday Telegram |
Posted on 06 September 2007 by admin
The City of Dickinson
Fire Fighter/Paramedic (Full-time)
Job Description
Provide emergency medical care at MICU level, such as cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, intravenous and drug therapy and airway management with endotracheal intubations. Firefighter Paramedics will work under general supervision of a superior officer, but are expected to coordinate patient care at medical response scenes. Firefighter Paramedics must be able to respond to emergency calls for fire suppression and rescues activities. Assist with minor repairs and maintenance on facilities, apparatus and equipment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a current State of Texas DL, be certified or certifiable as a Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and an EMT-Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services. If you are a Certified Paramedic and currently enrolled in a Fire Academy you may be considered.
Pay and Benefits
Staring salary $35,000 to $38,000 per year depending on certifications
There are three rotating 24 hour shifts based on an average 53 hour work week plus other full-time employee benefits. Full-time Employee benefits include: Health Insurance (100% paid by City for employee, 75% paid for Family) Medical Benefits Plans, includes Dental and Vision; Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Sick Leave, Bank, 10 Paid Holidays; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary); Member Texas Municipal Retirement System, Contribution Rate of 7% matching 2 to 1; Section 125 Cafeteria Plan; Supplemental Insurance Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Long Term Disability (Provided by City); Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Provided by City); Group Life (Provided by City); Voluntary Term Life Insurance Program; Compensatory Time-Off Agreement – Employee has option to use over time as compensatory time off instead of pay. Exempt employees are given 1 – 1; Direct Deposit; Longevity Pay Р$5.00 a month each year; Certification Pay – For College or specific achievements
Applications
Applicants may obtain an application from the City of Dickinson website or at City Hall 2716 FM 517 East, Dickinson, Texas 77539. For additional information, interested parties may contact Norman Hicks by telephone at (281) 337-6261.
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