OCEAN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT – CAREER FIRE DIVISION

FIREFIGHTER/EMT

Full-Time Career Opportunities

Firefighter performing skilled emergency medical rescue work at the highest responsible level.  Responds to emergency and routine alarms.  Experience is preferred.  Applicants must be 18 years of age and possess:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid Maryland EMT-B, CRT-I, or Paramedic license or certificate. Candidates who are not EMT- Paramedics will be required to obtain National Registry Paramedic Registration and Maryland Paramedic Licensure within 3 years of appointment.
  • Preference will be given to those with current Maryland Paramedic License
• Maryland Firefighter I Certificate, National Pro-Board Firefighter 1 rating or equivalent.  If equivalent credentials, candidate must obtain Pro-Board or Maryland certification within one year from appointment.
  • Preference will be given to those with current FF1
• Maryland Pump Operator course, and/or National Pro-Board Fire Apparatus Driver Operator – Pump rating or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of application with 2 years driving experience and a satisfactory driving record.  Individuals who do not have a valid Class B (Non-CDL or CDL) license must obtain Class B license within 90 days of appointment.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with Valid Class B License.
• One year of validated experience in driving and operating an emergency vehicle in the emergency mode is preferred.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR certification.
• ALS Providers must possess or obtain a current AHA ACLS provider certification within 90 days of appointment.

Criminal background investigation will be conducted. Full benefits package. Submit Town’s application and documentation of the above requirements by 6/1/18 to:

 

APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION

Human Resources Office/City Hall
301 Baltimore Avenue – Rm 106
P.O. Box 158
Ocean City, MD 21843
EOE
Veterans are encouraged to apply

PAY:
FF/EMT – Paramedic $23.2792 Per hour
FF/EMT – Intermediate $21.2210 Per hour
FF/EMT – Basic $19.3446 Per hour