Description
The Saint Paul Fire Department (SPFD) is accepting applications for our next Firefighter/EMT selection process. Keep up to date on current information and events for this hiring process at www.stpaul.gov/firefighter.
Firefighters protect the people of Saint Paul through public education, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services. They partner with the community to mitigate risks, and respond to all calls for service with skill, dedication, and compassion. To attend optional information sessions, see the job description.
The ideal candidate for the position of Firefighter/EMT possesses the following characteristics and abilities:
- Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and respect
- Displays and practices integrity
- Communicates well with others and demonstrates empathy and compassion
- Demonstrates self-control during intense and chaotic situations
- Supports the safety of one another in a team
- Solves problems and makes decisions both as an individual and as a team
- Maintains physical fitness and mental health
- Understands the diverse communities of Saint Paul and has a connection to its neighborhoods
For more information and essential functions, see our Firefighter job description
Responsibilities
Responds to emergency medical calls with a company. Provides basic and/or advanced level life support of patient care to ensure that life threatening situations and potentially serious injuries are recognized and cared for appropriately. Ensures patients are protected from additional hazards and transported to an appropriate medical facility for treatment, as needed. Emergency Medical Technicians assist Paramedics in their duties.
Performs firefighting tasks, rescue operations, and other emergency response actions, under stressful conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workload, and may cause dehydration and increased body temperature.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out- of-state driver's license.
- Must possess a current National Registry and State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification.*
*Candidates may apply for and complete the testing process without their EMT certification. Candidates who pass the testing process without an EMT certification will be placed in a conditional status until proof of certification is provided to Human Resources. Only candidates who have obtained their EMT certification will be eligible for interview and hiring consideration.
Verification will be conducted through the Minnesota Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians to confirm candidates have a current State of Minnesota and National Registry EMT-Basic, or higher, certification. Candidates are responsible to ensure the OEMS and National Registry has up to date and accurate information. Please check the OEMS website (https://mn.gov/oems/) and the NREMT website (www.nremt.org) or call them if you have questions regarding your status.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
