Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Department

POSTING OPEN DATE: 12/17/2024

SALARY RANGE:

EMT - $44,018.26 - $67,780.55 Annually

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

An Emergency Medical Technician receives academic and field training in providing medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness by analyzing and taking command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until patient is transported to a medical facility and is relieved into the care of proper medical staff. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receives close supervision from an Advanced Life Support Provider or an Emergency Medical Services Officer and medical direction from an online physician. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is performed at the scene of medical emergencies, major traffic and other accidents, natural and man-made disasters where there is exposure to hazardous situations and emotionally traumatic events. Work requires strenuous physical activity such as lifting, climbing, and bending.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION:

Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate on or before the date of the structured interview.

Candidates for positions in this class must be 18 years of age and a United States Citizen or a Resident Alien at the time of application.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Have a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or an equivalent license, and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City’s driver’s permit.

Have a current Basic Life Support Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians;

OR

Have a current Certification as a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent, from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).

NOTE: MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a physical ability test as required by the City of Baltimore.

Employees in this class hired after January 1, 2010, must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582, including tobacco free upon appointment and throughout their length of service in the Baltimore City Fire Department or be subject to termination.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: During the initial training period at the Fire Academy EMT’s must obtain and maintain the following:

Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Firefighter I certification. Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Responders to Hazardous Material Operations certification.

NOTE: Candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and to submit and pass drug and alcohol tests.

NOTE: Candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to obtain Maryland licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) on or before the completion of the Fire Academy. Employee’s employment may be subject to termination if they are unable to obtain this license from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).

NOTE: EMT’s must complete an American Heart Association’s (AHA) CPR for the Healthcare Provider course.

NOTE: EMT’s must successfully complete a Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Emergency Vehicle Operator Course, (EVOC) and Defensive Driving Course or an equivalent course acceptable to the Office of Risk Management and the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles.

NOTE: Employees of the Baltimore City Fire Department must hold and maintain licenses and certifications in all of the above as a condition of employment.

Employees must successfully complete any additional educational courses and skills competency evaluations required by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) and/or Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD). In the event of changes in the standards, certifications, or licensure requirements in any of the above, the employee is required to maintain the equivalent certification or licensure to continue employment with the Baltimore City Fire Department.

NOTE: Failure to pass any of the Baltimore City Training Academy’s Training Modules, or failure to obtain any required license or certification, by the end of the initial training period will result in termination of employment with the Baltimore City Fire Department.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Residency & Financial Disclosure

"This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City’s Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Baltimore City Government does not sponsor applicants or employees who require an H-1B Visa or an extension of an existing H-1B Visa.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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