Firefighter Paramedic

Responsibilities

American Medical Response (AMR)

Glenwood, IL

Firefighter Paramedic

Firefighter Paramedic

$70k annual compensation (based on local Full-time schedule)

We encourage you to apply to this job posting even if the location may not be a perfect fit for you. If your skillset, experience, and credentials align with what we are looking for, we may have opportunities at other locations that we'd be happy to discuss with you.

Position Summary

Firefighter / Paramedic’s under general supervision perform fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response and emergency rescue and medical assistance duties to protect life and property;

performs related responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Full medical benefits including vision, dental, long-term / short-term life insurance, 4% 401K match, paid continuing education, and opportunities for national growth!

Job Description

• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.
• Performs fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms, structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft and Wildland fires;

applying the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire.

Operates various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control; drives and operates fire apparatus;

search and rescue; ventilation and salvage operations.

• Provides written reports detailing specific firefighting, rescue actions taken on scene, and patient care.
• Respond to emergency medical calls by evaluating situations and transfers patients to medical facilities.
• Provides emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both on scene and in a moving vehicle.
• Treat patients in accordance with established Emergency Medical Service Protocols and AMR / Kurtz Fire Department policy.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned.
• Ensure all vehicle and equipment discrepancies are documented and reported to the on-duty Fire Captain.
• Participate in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to; live fire drills, performance evaluation drills, ongoing skills maintenance, practice and training, annual OSHA drills, EMS major skills and any other mandatory Company training.
• Reviews paperwork for accuracy and correct process.
• Implements corrective / preventive measures.
• Cooperates with Internal Audit, Compliance and HR on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.
• Complies and enforces all policies and procedures.
• Must successfully complete all required Compliance Training within the required time period and must have no compliance related corrective action during the current review period.

Qualifications :

• IL State issued, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications as a minimum : Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Operations
• IL State issued EMT-P / Paramedic
• Current CPR / AED certification
• Must possess IDPH EMT- / P license
• Illinois certified BOF
• AHA CPR card
• Valid Driver's License
• Successful background investigations with MVR, & criminal records,
• Physical fitness / agility
• Drug / alcohol screening

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing for individuals with a disability.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.