Canterbury Volunteer Company - Firefighter / EMT

Now accepting applications for paid Firefighter EMT. Over 40 square miles of rural community and 5 thousand residents with limited ALS availability. BLS transport to 3 surrounding Hospitals and 1 free standing Emergency Department. CVFC averages 750 calls per year, both fire and medical. One of the first EMS providers in the "NE Corner" to provide IGEL, ETCO2 and CPAP to BLS interventions with authorization by medical control. 24/7 paid staffing with volunteer supplementation.

Job Description/General Duties: Assist EMT Basics / Paramedics with providing pre-hospital care. Respond to requests for emergency medical care in a timely and professional manner. Provide high quality patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patients and practice within established medical treatment protocols. Comply with established universal precautions and isolation procedures. Assess patient conditions and /or complaints and carries out appropriate Basic Life Support functions. Assess injuries and initiates appropriate treatment under the direction of the attending paramedic, if applicable. Contact medical control as needed for medical direction. Examine patients and report on patient's medical condition to an emergency department nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone. Utilizes the radio in a professional, efficient manner at all times. Utilize medical equipment and procedures including: Oxygen and suction devices;CPR;and other procedures, as required. Lift, move and transport patients in accordance with currently accepted practice. Give verbal reports to receiving health care professionals to ensure continuity of care. Obtain necessary patient billing and insurance information and necessary signatures. Maintain patient confidentiality. Complete Informational Reports as necessary. Check vehicle, equipment and supplies to ensure a state of readiness at all times. Maintain the cleanliness of the emergency vehicle and the facility. Wash and clean vehicle and equipment. Check for and reports any damage or malfunction. Safely drives the vehicle and adhere to all Department of Motor Vehicle regulations involving emergency vehicle operations. Parks the vehicle safely and appropriately. Perform other work-related duties as they are assigned.

Hiring Process: After submitting an application, the applicant must pass a background check. Upon successfully passing a background, the candidate will conduct a series of interviews and paid training shifts to complete the onboarding process.

Requirements: CT State EMT Certification, High School Diploma or GED, Current CPR Certification, Must be at least 18 years of age, Preferred: Minimum 1 year of practical EMT experience, Knowledge and experience driving emergency vehicles with EVOC, State of CT Q-Endorsement, Experience with patient documentation, Experience with emergency radio communications

Salary: $21-23 per hour per diem

Application Deadline: 2026-11-30