Firefighter Part-Time

Part-time EMT - Basic / Paramedic (EMS Division): The primary function of a part-time Montgomery Fire/Rescue EMT – Basic / Paramedic is to respond to medical or traumatic emergencies and deliver exceptional care to patients. We are committed to protecting the community by promoting an environment of public safety within our response area. Providing emergency medical services requires an individual to work long hours under intense, fatiguing, and highly dangerous and stressful conditions. It is essential that the candidate is capable of carrying out the essential functions associated with the duties of pre-hospital care in a prompt and efficient manner. The primary focus of Part-Time EMT Basic / Paramedics will be responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls in an EMS Rescue Unit. Occasionally the EMT - Basic/Paramedic will be required to ride in to a local hospital when assisting a transporting agency. The role of Part-Time EMT Basic / Paramedics assigned to EMS will be limited to EMS functions within the Medic Division. Part-time employees will also be expected to maintain required license CEU training in order to maintain ADPH EMT / Paramedic license. This training will not be performed while in pay status with Montgomery Fire / Rescue.

Part-time Fire Inspector (Bureau of Inspections): The primary role of a part-time Fire Inspector is to conduct routine commercial life safety inspections and to assist with other functions as needed within the Bureau of Inspections. Candidates will inspect commercial construction for the purpose of enforcement of a minimum standard of requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress, facilities, stability, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide a reasonable level of safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

Part-time Firefighter (Administrative Division): Part-time candidates may be utilized to assist with other duties within any sector of the Administrative Division including but not limited to Supply, Maintenance, Information Technology, Fleet Maintenance and other areas. All part-time candidates will assist other employees with routine daily station or office cleaning, administrative functions and check-off of apparatus and equipment. Part-time employees will also be expected to maintain required firefighter l/ll CEU training in order to maintain certifications. Part-time employees may attend any training offered by Montgomery Fire/Rescue at no cost to them, however, they will not be paid for any training attended outside of company/station training. Part-time employees will not be in paid status if they chose to attend training at the Division of Training or any courses/classes scheduled by the Division of Training.

Montgomery Fire/Rescue is a team of highly trained professionals that operates out of 15 stations on a 24-hour basis and responds to approximately 40,000 calls per year. Successful applicants can be placed at any one of the 15 stations depending on the need for staffing. Full time shifts are divided into a 24hr on, 48hr off schedule. Part Time shifts of 8, 12 and 24 hours may be required; Availability on nights, weekends, and some holidays is essential.

STARTING SALARY:
EMS Division (EMT-Basic / Firefighter I/II) $20/hr (work hours are limited; part-time may work up to 29 hours per week)
EMS Division (EMT-Paramedic / Firefighter I/II) $33.50/hr (work hours are limited; part-time may work up to 29 hours per week)
Fire Inspector (EMT-Basic / Inspector I) $20/hr (work hours are limited; part-time may work up to 29 hours per week)
Administrative Division (EMT-Basic / Firefighter I/II) $20/hr (work hours are limited; part-time may work up to 29 hours per week)

*Part-Time Firefighter/EMT-Basic/Paramedic applicants may later apply to transition into a full-time position when available.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

To apply for this position, complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Applicants meeting the standard can apply for EMT/Basic/Paramedic (Part-Time, Firefighter I Certified). Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Requirements: Supplemental Questionnaire

Salary: $24.22 - $42.46/hour

Application Deadline: Continuous