Single Function Paramedic FY26

Single Function Paramedic

The Single Function Paramedic (SF-PM) is a non-firefighter position that provides advanced life support care and transport of patients in the Dallas Fire-Rescue EMS system. SF-PM may deliver expanded role emergency medical services such as emergency incident rehabilitation, mobile integrated healthcare, and injury reduction/prevention programs. The SF-PM is required to perform conscientiously, proficiently and as a part of a two-person team at any and all assignments and duties. The SF-PM is responsible for recognizing the importance placed on activities by the public and for tactful and respectful treatment of citizens.

Please Do Not Submit Your Application Without Copies Of Your Certifications And Military Documents Your application is incomplete until you have attached a legible copies of the following qualifying documents.

Examples Of Qualifying Documents

• College Transcripts/Unofficial Transcript (including required number of hours and overall GPA of 2.0. Diplomas are not considered a qualified document)
• Military DD214 [member page 4] (if separated) and/or Statement Of Service (if currently active). This must be provided for any federal military service. Statement Of Service must include:
• Dates of service
• Anticipated separation date (must be no more than seven (7) months following application date)
• Anticipated discharge status
• Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) Score Report within the previous 12 months Mathematics: a minimum score of 950 ELAR (English language arts, writing and reading): a minimum score of 945 on the multiple-choice section with an essay score of 5-8

Please Do Not Attach

• Resumes
• Cover Letters

Provides advanced life support care and transport of patients in the Dallas Fire-Rescue EMS system. May deliver expanded role emergency medical services such as emergency incident rehabilitation, mobile integrated healthcare, and injury reduction/prevention programs. Performs conscientiously, proficiently and as a part of a two-person team at any and all assignments and duties. Is responsible for recognizing the importance placed on activities by the public and for tactful and respectful treatment of citizens. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Applicants for trainee single function paramedic officer must: (1) be at least 18 years of age on the date the civil service exam is given; (2) have a high school diploma or GED; (3) for any completed military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents provided by the military; (4) have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas; and (5) pass a physical ability test administered by Dallas Fire-Rescue Department; and (6) meet one of the following qualifications: (A) possess a current Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification or a National Registry Paramedic Certification; or (B) have successfully completed an approved Dallas Fire-Rescue Department sponsored educational program or partnership within five years of applying to the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department; possess a current Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic Certification or a National Registry EMT-Basic Certification; and at least one of the following: (1) have at least 45 semester hours of college credit with a C average or better from an accredited college or university; or (2) have received a passing score on the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) within the last 12 months.

Other requirements include: military discharge status must be honorable or uncharacterized (if applicable); must be at least 18 years old; no felony convictions; no class A misdemeanor convictions within the last five (5) years; no class B misdemeanor convictions within the last two (2) years; no more than four (4) class C misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years; must not be under criminal investigation during the application process; must not currently be on probation for DWI or other traffic offenses; must not have any outstanding traffic warrants or pending citations; must not have committed or have been convicted of driving with a suspended license within the last 12 months; must not be on probation for any crime at the time of application. Must pass physical abilities test to be administered by the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department and must possess the physical/medical health to adequately perform the duties of a Single Function Paramedic.

The online exam covers the following topics: Medical Proofreading, Medical Terminology, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Clarity, Mathematics, Map Reading.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.
• Ability to competently render both emergency pre-hospital care and care in connection with inter-facility transportation.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all safety requirements and applicable protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and bystanders.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to position.
• Ability to proficiently use maps and routing software to minimize call response time.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to write clearly and efficiently and accurately document patient care and information.
• Ability to perform responsibly and act as team leader during management of a scene.