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**Firefighter/EMT - Department of Fire and EMS**

$22.46 base hourly rate (Grade F04), 42 hours per week, 24 hours on, 72 hours off schedule. Hours are typically 7:00 am - 7:00 am. Must be available for all shifts as assigned and on-call as needed.

The Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician plays a crucial role in the emergency response of Carroll County Government. Performing as a member of a cohesive team, you will respond to emergency situations with calm, quick actions. We are looking for a strong understanding of EMS protocols capable of helping citizens through crisis. Your day-to-day will include important decisions to balance medical needs, overtake challenges, and take critical actions to provide basic life support, firefighting, and rescue.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Validated EMT and fire service field experience.
- Class C non-commercial driver's license
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification by Maryland/MIEMSS, Reciprocal State, or National Registry EMT
- Firefighter I certification by MFSPQB
- Firefighter II certification by MFSPQB (or must obtain within 1 year of hire date)
- Common Passenger Vehicle Technical Rescuer -Technician or Rescue Technician (site operations, vehicle, and machinery) certification by MFSPQB, Pro Board, IFSAC, or DOD (or must obtain within 1 year of hire date)
- Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI, VFIS, or equivalent)
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800

**Why You Will Love Working at Carroll County Government**
- Flexible schedules including 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Ability for unlimited swaps
- Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance
- Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
- Generous paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

**How to apply**:
Pay: $22.46 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Class C non-commercial driver's license (required)
- Emergency Medical Technician certification by MIEMSS (required)
- Firefighter I certificate (required)
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Certificate (required)
- NIMS 100,200,700,800 (required)

Work Location: In person