Firefighter / Paramedic

Company: City of Moline
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Application Deadline: Friday, May 27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
No minimum licensing requirement to test!
Salary and Benefits:

• 
  
• EMT-Basic or RN pursuing Pre-Hospital RN (PHRN): Starting Pay: $53,189
  
• EMT-Paramedic or PHRN: Starting Pay: $58,189
  
• Excellent Health Benefits and Pension
  
• Uniform Allowance: $600/year
  
  Education Assistance:
  
  • 
    
  • Up to $5,000 for employees hired but not licensed as an EMT-Paramedic or PHRN
    
  • Employee must agree to stay with the City of Moline for 3 years. If employee leaves before 3 years, education assistance must be repaid on a pro-rated basis.
    
    Licensing Requirements to be Hired:
    
    • 
      
    • State of Illinois EMT-Basic or Registered Nurse within 2 years of becoming a Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN).
      
    • State of Illinois EMT-Paramedic or PHRN.
      
      Probationary Period and Residency:
      
      • 
        
      • All new employees will serve a probationary period of not less than 1 year and no more than 2 years.
        
      • New employees not licensed as an Illinois EMT-Paramedic or PHRN will be required to become licensed as such within 2 years of hire.
        
      • All new employees must become certified as a Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter in the State of Illinois during their probationary period.
        
      • Must live within a 20-mile radius of 1630 8th Avenue in Moline within 6 months of successful completion of probationary period (includes Illinois and Iowa).
        
        Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
        
        • 
          
        • Candidates are encouraged to present a valid CPAT card issued within 1 year prior to the date of the written examination; however, a valid CPAT card is required by August 1, 2022.
          
        • A CPAT card can be obtained locally for FREE.
          
        • CPAT cards can also be obtained from accredited agencies nationwide. Facilities in Illinois include: NIPSTA, National Testing Network, MABAS 24, SUFD, and CIFCA.
          
          Ladder Climb and Written Examination:
          Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022
          
          • 
            
          • 8:00 a.m. Ladder Climb (Those who already have proof of successful completion of the ladder climb exercise at another certified CPAT testing facility do NOT need to attend this portion.)
            
          • 8:30 a.m. Written Examination
            
            OR
            @Home Testing Written Examination
            Dates: Monday, June 6, 2022 - Thursday, June 9, 2022
            
            • 
              
            • Candidates who elect this option will receive an email after the close of the application period with further information and instructions to register for a test date and time.
              
              recblid o2ulqpdd5j9f1hkh9fu46fzvcg6o3y
              

Keywords: City of Moline, Moline , Firefighter / Paramedic, Healthcare , Moline, Illinois