Firefighter Paramedic

Career Opportunities with Mehlville Fire Protection District Qualifications Ability to work five 48-hour shifts per month (48/96 schedule) Must possess a current Missouri EMT-P License Must possess a current Driver’s License Preferred, but not required, St. Louis County Fire Academy training Candidates who do not have St. Louis County Fire Academy training must possess a current CPAT Preferred, but not required, certifications include ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS, and AMLS Ability to meet the physical demands and perform essential functions of the position, including regular attendance Preference will be given to applicants with EMS experience Wages Wages: $70,982 starting wage, $101,304 after four years of service Benefits 100% paid health insurance premiums for you and your family; maximum annual out-of-pocket expenses are $3,000 per participant or $6,000 for family starting on day of hire 100% paid dental and vision insurance for you and 50% for family starting on day of hire Wellness program and ability to earn $1,200 annually for your health savings account Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution, which increases with tenure to 11% Additional 2% retirement plan employer match with 2% deferred employee contribution 100% paid $100,000 life insurance 100% reimbursed long-term disability insurance Vacation and personal day benefits, prorated in hire year Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year 8 days sick leave per year, prorated in hire year $1,600 annual perfect attendance bonus $200 holiday pay $700 annual uniform allowance 100% paid Employee Assistance Plan 100% paid Missouri Firefighter Critical Illness Plan Paid New Parent and Funeral Leave Cancer Diagnosis Leave and supplemental pay Tax-Savings Health Savings Account and Voluntary Dependent Care & Limited Health Care flexible spending accounts available Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Term Life Insurance available #J-18808-Ljbffr