Firefighter Paramedic

The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is currently seeking Candidates for the positions of Firefighter EMT and Firefighter Paramedic with intent to hire and create an eligibility list for future hiring. The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is a full-service Advanced Life Support Fire/Rescue EMS agency operating out of 3 stations and a training center. LOFPD maintains a dynamic fleet of apparatus that includes ambulances, engines, ladders, tankers, heavy rescue, and fire/rescue boats. Our firefighters are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3987.

Our primary response area is 42 square miles with 17 miles of lakefront waterway and 5 miles of the Osage river. In 2024, LOFPD responded to over 1700 emergency response incidents. Our responses include EMS, Fire, Water Rescue, Technical Rescue and Haz Mat incidents. We face numerous response challenges that are unique to our jurisdiction and topography. Our waterfront properties are well developed with many structures, both residential and commercial. Many of our commercial properties and resorts present unique response challenges in a unique environment. LOFPD also provides event support and stand-by services with staffed units on land and water for multiple medium-scale to large-scale every year, including car shows, festivals, and power boat races.

At Lake Ozark Fire, the starting gross annual compensation, not including unscheduled overtime, is approximately $ 59,000 for a Firefighter EMT and $73,000 for a Firefighter Paramedic. We also offer a robust benefits package including: 48 on 96 off Shift Schedule, District Paid Employee Health Insurance with Family Options covered up to 95%, Lagers L6 Non-Contributory Retirement Plan, 457b Retirement Plan, Vision and Dental Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account (TASC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more, Compensatory Time, Vacation Leave, Sick and Sick Family Leave, Uniform Allowance, Missouri Firefighter Critical Illness Pool membership, Union Membership after one year, District sponsored annual physicals, and No residency requirement.

The minimum requirements for application are: High School Diploma or Equivalent and Valid Driver's License.

The minimum requirements for appointment to these positions are: Missouri Firefighter I & II, Possess a current Missouri EMT license or Missouri Paramedic license, Valid Missouri Driver's License (or ability to readily obtain if not Missouri) with satisfactory driving record, and Ability to pass a Physical Agility Test. Applicants without these certifications will be considered if they are able to complete these certifications during their introductory/onboarding period.

Applicant testing and interviews is currently scheduled for the week of November 30th, 2026. Applicants will be given scheduling priority for testing and interviews based on receipt of application. Projected start date for these positions is Jan 4th, 2027. Application Deadline for this process is November 16th, 2026, at 1200. Submissions after this deadline will not be considered. If you have any questions, please reach out to us on this site, or call us at 573-365-3380.

Requirements: Paramedic certification

Salary: approximately $ 59,000 for a Firefighter EMT and $73,000 for a Firefighter Paramedic

Application Deadline: 2026-11-16