Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Department

An Emergency Medical Technician receives academic and field training in providing medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness by analyzing and taking command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until patient is transported to a medical facility and is relieved into the care of proper medical staff. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from an Advanced Life Support Provider or an Emergency Medical Services Officer and medical direction from an online physician. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed at the scene of medical emergencies, major traffic and other accidents, natural and man-made disasters where there is exposure to hazardous situations and emotionally traumatic events. Work requires strenuous physical activity such as lifting, climbing and bending.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate on or before the date of the structured interview. Candidates for positions in this class must be 18 years of age and a United States Citizen or a Resident Alien at the time of application.
AND LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial driver's license or an equivalent license, and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City's driver's permit. Current Basic Life Support Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or equivalent from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician; OR Current Certification as a Maryland Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or equivalent, from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).
PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS: Candidates for positions in this class will be required to pass a physical ability test as required by the City of Baltimore. Employees in this class hired after January 1, 2010 must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582, including tobacco free upon appointment and throughout their length of service in the Baltimore City Fire Department or be subject to termination.

NOTE: During the initial training period at the Fire Academy EMT's must obtain and maintain the following: a. Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Firefighter I certification. b. Maryland Fire Service Professional Qualification Board Responders to Hazardous Material Operations certification.

NOTE: Candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to obtain Maryland licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) on or before the completion of the Fire Academy. Employees' employment may be subject to termination if they are unable to obtain this license from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).

NOTE: EMT's must complete an American Heart Association's (AHA) CPR for the Healthcare Provider course.

NOTE: EMT's must successfully complete a Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) Emergency Vehicle Operator Course, (EVOC) and Defensive Driving Course or an equivalent course acceptable to the Office of Risk Management and the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles.

NOTE: Employees of the Baltimore City Fire Department must hold and maintain licenses and certifications in all the above as a condition of employment. Employees must successfully complete any additional educational courses and skills competency evaluations required by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) and/or Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD).

NOTE: Failure to pass any of the Baltimore City Training Academy's Training Modules, or failure to obtain any required license or certification, by the end of the initial training period will result in termination of employment with the Baltimore City Fire Department.

The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation.

Salary: Salary Range: $48,558.90 - $67,026.12 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30