Firemedic; Saraland

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

General Information

This is responsible work involving the protection of life through the performance of emergency medical and fire suppression services.

Jurisdiction:
Annual Salary Range:
City of Saraland $48,092* - $69,652
*** per EMT Incentive Pay Policy City of Saraland #145.

Amended 8/28/24

Applicants hired as a Firemedic with the City of Saraland must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) before entry into recruit school in order to maintain employment as a Firemedic.

Must possess a valid license as a credentialed Paramedic in the state of residence and must be eligible for reciprocity from the State of Alabama Division of Emergency Medical Services if not licensed by this Agency and must have current Board Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Must obtain within the first year of employment certification as a Firefighter in the State of Alabama.

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

For details, please see Class Specifications | Firemedic | Class Spec Details ()

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a Job Opps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting.

Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at .

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (the number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retirement plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
• Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01. Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:
Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

• Yes
• No

02. Do you possess a valid license as a credentialed Paramedic from the State of Alabama Division of Emergency Medical Services?

• Yes
• No

03. Do you possess current Board Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic?

• Yes
• No

04. Do you have any of the following certifications from the Alabama Fire College? (Check all that apply)

• Firefighter I and/or Firefighter II
• Fire Apparatus Operator:
  Pumper
• Fire Apparatus Operator:
  Aerial
• None

05. Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

• 8th grade
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• High School or GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• Associate Degree
• 3 years of college
• 4 years of college
• Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
• Master's degree
• Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctoral degree

06. Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in either the fire rescue service or providing medical care to individuals in any setting.

• None
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 1 year and 6 months
• 2 years
• 2 years and 6 months
• 3 years
• 3 years and 6 months
• 4 years
• 4 years and 6 months
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years or more

07. Provide complete and detailed information regarding any medical or fire service experience you may have. In your response, include the name of the employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of…