Mehlville Fire Protection District Is Hiring a 24-Hour Shift Firefighter Paramedic!
Protect life and property by performing firefighting, fire prevention, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services duties. The Firefighter Paramedic will generally work as a firefighter (up to 75%) and the remaining time in ambulance emergency medical services.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Must be a high school graduate or possess a state-issued GED
- Must be 21 years of age
- Must possess a current Driver’s License
- Must possess a current Missouri EMT-P Missouri License
- Preference will be given to applicants with EMS experience
- Preferred, but not required, St. Louis County Fire Academy training
- Preferred, but not required, certifications include ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS, and AMLS
- Ability to work four or five 24-hour shifts per pay period (2,920 hours per year)
- Ability to meet the physical demands and perform essential functions of the position, including regular attendance
Wages:
- $65,697 starting wage
- $93,761 after four years of service
Benefits Package:
- 100% paid health insurance free for you and your family
- 100% dental and vision insurance for you and 50% for family
- $700 health savings account contribution in first year
- Wellness plan and ability to earn $700 for health savings account annually
- Healthcare reimbursement of $2,000 annually per participant (up to $4,000 total) after deductibles are met
- Pension plan with 8% employer contribution, which increases with tenure
- Additional 2% pension plan employer match with 2% deferred employee contribution
- 100% paid Missouri Firefighter Cancer plan
- 100% paid life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Vacation benefits in hire year
- Personal day benefits in hire year
- Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
- 8 days sick leave per year
- $1,600 annual perfect attendance bonus
- $200 holiday pay
- $700 starting uniform allowance; then $500 annually thereafter
- 100% paid Employee Assistance Plan
- Voluntary Child Care, Health Care and Limited Health Care flexible spending accounts available
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Term Life Insurance available
- Additional compensation available through overtime opportunities
To apply, email your resume and credentials to careers@mehlvillefire.com.