Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Department

Emergency Medical Technician

Salary Range: $48,558.90 - $67,026.12 Annually

Hiring Salary Pay: $48,558.90

Job Summary:

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 receive 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.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

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.

And

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.

Current Basic Life Support Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician; OR Current Certification as a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent, from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).

Provisional Driver's License or Learner Permits are not acceptable. Note: You must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with application at time of applying.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

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.

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

a. Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Firefighter I certification.

b. 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 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. Employees' 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 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.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to learn how drive an ambulance and operate equipment safely under emergency and non-emergency situations and to ensure that they are maintained in serviceable condition.
• Ability to complete and pass the Fire Department Respiratory Protection Program (FIT TEST).
• Ability to learn how to administer first-aid and related emergency medical techniques.
• Ability to learn how to maintain ambulances and emergency equipment in serviceable condition.
• Ability to learn how to respond to emergencies quickly and appropriately under stressful conditions.
• Ability to learn to compose narrative reports and complete forms clearly, legibly and accurately.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and the orders of superiors.
• Ability to learn how to analyze emergency situations and determine effective course of action under stressful and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with peers and the public, particularly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn and administer any medication as required by the Maryland Medical Protocol.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and perform firefighting and rescue techniques.
• Ability to engage in strenuous physical effort for prolonged periods as required.
• Ability to learn, comprehend and use basic computer commands.

Background Check: 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.

Probation: All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year 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

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.

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 in 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.

Your Recruiter: Dayvon Smith

If you have any questions please contact Dayvon Smith, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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