Fire Service Paramedic

Hiring Bonus - 20% of starting salary; 10% within a few weeks of starting and 10% after 12 months. Over $12,000 total!The Philadelphia Fire Department is hiring candidates with current paramedic certification in any state to join their dedicated team. You can gain unique experience in one of the busiest emergency services departments in the country and grow your career with room for advancement. Apply today! You must submit a copy of your Paramedic certification to be considered.For more information about becoming a Paramedic with the Philadelphia Fire Department, visit https://www.phila.gov/services/working-jobs/city-jobs-and-internships/join-the-fire-department/become-a-paramedic.ABOUT THIS POSITIONThis is advanced life support and field paramedical work responding to emergency calls from the public to perform medical assistance with emphasis on the stabilization of patients to permit safe transport to a full-service medical facility.Contact with the general public, the comforting of patients, the reassuring of family and others in the vicinity, and cooperation with fire and police authorities are of major significance to this work. Duties are performed according to standard paramedical practices and established drug therapy protocol. Employees in this class work on rotating shifts are subject to adverse weather conditions, and their duties involve moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or technical fire officer.