Firefighter EMT​/Paramedic

The City of Urbandale is accepting applications for full‑time Firefighter EMT/Paramedic candidates. The Urbandale Fire Department (UFD) serves the community from three strategically located fire stations, providing rapid response and exceptional service. Internationally accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), the UFD is recognized as a leader in fire and emergency services, committed to the highest standards of excellence.

Firefighters operate industry‑leading apparatus, utilize advanced EMS and rescue equipment, and work alongside six metro partners through strong automatic aid agreements.

This position follows a 24‑hours‑on/48‑hours‑off schedule, averaging 2,904 hours annually. The City of Urbandale offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, paid parental leave, and up to $10,000 in Paramedic tuition reimbursement.

Visit our FIRE CAREERS site to see more information about employment with the Urbandale Fire Department.

• Firefighter/EMT – $60,104 annually ($20.69/hour)
• Firefighter/Paramedic – $72,047 (step
  1) – $87,656 (step
  5) annually ($24.80 – $31.39/hour)

• Firefighter/EMT – $62,508 annually ($21.52/hour)
• Firefighter/Paramedic – $74,928 (step
  1) – $91,162 (step
  5) annually ($25.80 – $30.18/hour)

Firefighter/Paramedics will be eligible for one (1) step for every one (1) year of full‑time experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic up to step 5.

Please refer to the FIRE UNION CONTRACT and the 2026 FIRE UNION BENEFITS GUIDE for detailed information regarding compensation and benefits.

• Respond to emergencies (e.g., fire, medical, rescue, man‑made/natural disasters, etc.). May be required to evaluate the situation and, when appropriate, direct the response until relieved by a Company Officer.
• Function as a member of the assigned fire/rescue crew, performing various fire/rescue tasks under the direction of the crew leader or incident command officer.
• Provide emergency medical treatment within the scope of practice and department protocols of current level of EMT or Paramedic certification. Provide accurate medical documentation of all emergency medical treatment provided, including the use of patient‑care reporting systems. Complete patient care reporting requirements, including patient medical history, incident history, and billing information.
• Participate in regular reviews of EMS documentation through the department quality improvement program, as well as participating in regular incident reviews.
• Ensure fire code enforcement by performing fire/life safety facility inspections, including field use of tablet‑based safety inspection documentation.
• Perform routine truck and equipment maintenance, station maintenance and routine facility duties, including the use of tablet‑based inventory and vehicle maintenance program.
• Perform various community education or community risk reduction activities to improve safety for the community and enhance the reputation of the Fire Department.
• Complete initial certification and meet recertification requirements for programs requiring certification in prevention, community education, or community risk reduction.
• Maintain proper physical fitness through regular exercise.
• Participate in Fire/EMS training. Complete and maintain EMS/Fire/Rescue knowledge and skills proficiency through department‑provided training, including individual, online, credential‑based, and in‑service training, as well as annual evaluations of knowledge and skills are required.
• May be assigned various operational duties, which may include inventory, minor equipment maintenance, regular equipment inspection and testing.
• Complete assigned station duties necessary to maintain and keep clean department facilities.
• Be responsible for driving emergency vehicles: adhere to all department policies and procedures governing the safe operation of emergency vehicles and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations.
• Assure the City and Department’s mission, core values, goals and objectives are fully supported and initiated.
• Familiarity with department policies and procedures.
• Perform other…