Firefighter - Paramedic

Company: City of Moline
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDICApplication 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/yearEducation 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 ExaminationOR@Home Testing Written ExaminationDates: 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.City of Moline Associated topics: brigade, fire brigade, fire department, firefight, firefighter, rescue, rescuer

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