Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic

The Forest Park Fire Department is looking to hire lateral entry positions for firefighter paramedic. If you prefer a wide variety of emergency details, tremendous community impact, outstanding training opportunities, and an excellent working relationship with your neighboring departments, we're the family for you! Under general supervision, performs fire suppression/fire prevention duties; assesses, treats acutely ill and injured citizens; performs rescue procedures, operates emergency fire apparatus and emergency medical equipment; performs fire inspections and prevention programs; participates in Fire/EMS training, station and equipment maintenance; and performs related work as required.

Performs equipment inspection, preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment, minor repairs to equipment, vehicles and facilities. May be required to assist in or conduct public education programs in Fire or EMS related subjects, completes records and reports. In addition to these duties, the Firefighter/EMT is required to participate in company-level fire safety inspections. May be assigned responsibility for a project or Area of Responsibility (AOR). In this event, the Firefighter/EMT will be required to plan and implement said project. All other duties as assigned.

The City of Forest Park offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including: pension plan, health care, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave and deferred compensations plans.

Requirements: High school graduate or GED, Valid driver's license, Professional Firefighter Certification, Paramedic Certification at time of appointment, Ohio Firefighter Level II Certification, Ohio Paramedics Certification, willingness to continue education in firefighting, emergency medicine, and leadership

Salary: $67,628.79 - $89,360.55 Annually