Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Department

POSTING DATE: 05/05/2025

SALARY RANGE: $44.018.26 - $62,730.55 ANNUALLY

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

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 the 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

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.

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).

NOTE: To be considered for this position, please submit a clear copy of your educational certifications, EMS licenses, and a copy of your driver's license.

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 authorize the release of criminal conviction information and to submit and pass drug and alcohol tests.

NOTE: Candidates who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to obtain Maryland licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician from the Marylan