Fire Paramedic

Job Summary

Fire Paramedics in the Merit System are responsible for responding to fire calls, emergency medical calls, rescue operations, and a variety of non‑emergency calls to protect lives and property. Employees are often required to perform advanced life support (ALS) procedures, including administering injections, starting IVs, and cardiac monitoring. Fire Paramedics also spend time performing custodial maintenance of fire equipment, fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and station quarters.

Work is performed within established policies and procedures and is reviewed through performance evaluations by a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, or Fire Chief.

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Pay ranges for this position vary by Merit System employing agency:

• Bessemer: $18.02 - $27.95
• Birmingham: $22.15 - $34.37
• Fairfield: $15.98 - $24.78
• Fultondale: $18.98 - $29.44
• Gardendale: $20.65 - $32.04
• Homewood: $21.02 - $32.61
• Hueytown: $18.03 - $27.97
• Irondale: $21.58 - $33.48
• Leeds: $20.11 - $31.21
• Midfield: $14.50 - $22.49
• Mountain Brook: $22.12 - $34.31
• Pleasant Grove: $18.19 - $28.22
• Tarrant: $18.19 - $28.22
• Vestavia Hills: $20.35 - $31.56

12/31/2026

Grade 21

Full time

• Possess a current Paramedic License and be a National Registered Paramedic (NREMT).
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the announcement closing date.
• Possess a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. certificate by the announcement closing date.
• No felony convictions.
• Must be able to obtain a Firefighter I/II certification within one year of the hire date.

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification.
• Passing score on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) if not Firefighter I/II certified.

• Administers invasive health care to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for the treatment of life‑threatening emergencies.
• Administers non‑invasive healthcare to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for treating various health‑related conditions.
• Conducts fire safety activities for the general public that are designed to reduce the risk of fire‑related incidents from occurring and enhance awareness of general fire safety precautions.
• Deploys fire hoses of varying diameters with different nozzle specifications and incorporates available appliances into fire suppression activities.
• Participates in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public by attending off‑site facilities or hosting visitors at the station to conduct trainings, tours, and other community‑related activities.
• Minimizes property loss from incidents by inspecting the scene, assessing what areas of the incident should be preserved for investigation, protecting property from unnecessary damage, and determining what debris should be left undisturbed to permit later investigation.
• Locates and removes victims from incident scenes by utilizing specialized rescue techniques and equipment for extrication of victims to minimize trauma, ensure life safety, and transport to the appropriate patient care facility.
• Participates in duties related to the maintenance and appearance of the fire station.
• Participates in formal and informal training, sessions, and drills to acquire the proper training needed to carry out assigned duties in accordance with department policies and procedures and national guidelines.
• Carries out officer/incident commander’s fire suppression orders by following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety of victims.
• Ensures proper operation and readiness of apparatuses, equipment, and personal gear used for incident response by performing scheduled cleaning, inspections, and maintenance to enable safe and effective incident response and mitigation.

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged…