FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Salary: $71,781.00 Annually
Location : Public Safety Center- 2475 State Ave N, Dickinson, ND
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00549
Department: AMBULANCE
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description


The City of Dickinson is seeking skilled Firefighter Paramedics to join our team. This role combines advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic with essential firefighting duties. You will respond to medical emergencies, provide life-saving interventions, and participate in fire suppression and rescue operations. The ideal candidate is committed to ensuring the community's safety and well-being while working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Salary: $71,781 per year, depending on qualifications
Schedule: Rotating24-hour (48/96)shift


Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency medical calls, delivering ALS or BLS based on certification level.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide critical care (e.g., cardiac monitoring, airway management, IV therapy, trauma care).
• Document patient care in pre-hospital medical reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Stabilize and transport patients safely to medical facilities, ensuring ongoing care.
• Act as the lead paramedic on scene, coordinating with other responders to manage patient care and logistics.
• Assist with fire suppression, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, and rescue operations.
• Participate in fire prevention activities, inspections, and community outreach programs.
• Maintain EMS and fire equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
• Collaborate effectively with other firefighters and paramedics in high-stress situations.
• Engage in ongoing training to maintain required certifications and stay current with industry standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required), Associate's Degree or higher (preferred).
• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP).
• North Dakota Paramedic Licensure (must obtain upon hire if out-of-state).
• Required certifications: AHA BLS CPR, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NAEMT PHTLS, NAEMT AMLS.
• NIMS/ICS certifications: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.

What we offer:

• 80%-100% City-paid health insurance; optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• NDPERS retirement, with an optional 457 retirement plan
• Annual sick and vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid emergency closure leave
• 50% off membership for employees & family at our Community Center in town (West River Community Center)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement & much more!

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a R esume, Cover Letter, and Paramedic License at jobs.dickinsongov.com. This position is open until filled, with the first review of resumes as applications come in. For more information, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employer-Paid Benefits

• Vacation
  • 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
• Sick Leave
  • 96 hours annually
  • Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay
  • Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
• Bereavement Pay
  • 3 days per occurrence
  • Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
  • Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
  • Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
  • Premium pay for essential staff required to work
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Up to $1500 per semester
• Paid Holidays
  • 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
    • Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

• Health Insurance
  • NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
  • Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20% (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid)
    • Rates: Family - $470.72/month
    • Single - $194.73/month
• Flexible Spending Account
  • $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
  • NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
  • NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
• Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
  • $60,000 Term Life Insurance
  • Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
  • Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost

Employee-Paid Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
  • Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
• West River Community Center Membership
  • 50% discount on annual membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
  • Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer's $450 contribution
  • Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
• Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
  • Employee Only - $8.04/month
  • Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
  • Employee + Children - $13.80/month
  • Family - $21.84/month
• Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
  • Low Plan (up to $1000 coverage/year)
    • Employee Only - $22.58/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
    • Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
    • Family- $83.83/month
  • High Plan (up to $2000 coverage/year)
    • Employee Only - $26.08/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
    • Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
    • Family- $94.90/month
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  • Roth or Pre-Tax options available
• Aflac
  • Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

01


Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you Paramedic Licensure? If so, please upload the license.

• Yes
• No

03


Please check the following certifications you obtained: (if so, please upload the certification)

• AHA BLS CPR
• AHA ACLS
• AHA PALS
• NAEMT PHTLS
• NAEMT AMLS
• ICS 100
• ICS 200
• ICS 700
• ICS 800
• None

04


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• Yes, I understand

05


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• Yes, I understand

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