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Paramedic/Firefighter (Amherst, VA)
Amherst County Public Safety (ACPS) is the career side of a combined Fire & EMS Department in beautiful Central Virginia. Paid staff currently operate out of three rescue stations on a 24/72 hour schedule.
Our dedicated EMT/FFs and Paramedic/FFs respond to over 5,000 calls to service each year. Calls originate from areas in both urban and rural settings, giving our providers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to develop their patient care skills transporting critical patients over long distances. Our equipment includes Zoll Cardiac Monitors and integrated Computer Aided Dispatch computers in all medic units. The Department operates in the Blue Ridge EMS Council which has a progressive protocol committee implementing cutting edge pre-hospital practices routinely.
The starting salary for EMTs is $48,353, for AEMTs $50,772 and for Paramedics $57,119. Benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, employer subsidized health insurance (medical, dental and vision), employer paid life insurance, tuition assistance and paid vacation and sick leave. In addition to paid overtime, approximately $2,500 to $3,000 in holiday pay is provided annually. This job is open until filled.
A competitive applicant will have a Virginia OEMS Certification, a Virginia EVOC and the ability to complete the FFI and HAZMAT certifications within 18 months of hire.
You may apply for this position by submitting a resume using the following link:
https://www.countyofamherst.com/category/?categoryid=6
Our dedicated EMT/FFs and Paramedic/FFs respond to over 5,000 calls to service each year. Calls originate from areas in both urban and rural settings, giving our providers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to develop their patient care skills transporting critical patients over long distances. Our equipment includes Zoll Cardiac Monitors and integrated Computer Aided Dispatch computers in all medic units. The Department operates in the Blue Ridge EMS Council which has a progressive protocol committee implementing cutting edge pre-hospital practices routinely.
The starting salary for EMTs is $48,353, for AEMTs $50,772 and for Paramedics $57,119. Benefits include participation in the Virginia Retirement System, employer subsidized health insurance (medical, dental and vision), employer paid life insurance, tuition assistance and paid vacation and sick leave. In addition to paid overtime, approximately $2,500 to $3,000 in holiday pay is provided annually. This job is open until filled.
A competitive applicant will have a Virginia OEMS Certification, a Virginia EVOC and the ability to complete the FFI and HAZMAT certifications within 18 months of hire.
You may apply for this position by submitting a resume using the following link:
https://www.countyofamherst.com/category/?categoryid=6
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position