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.