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The brief

City Of Prichard Fire Department in Mobile, Alabama is hiring for PARAMEDIC (CITY OF MOBILE). The posted pay is $46,568–$74,446 a year. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, and have been since October 2, 2023. Stated requirements: Paramedic certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); Firefighter I/II (within 12 months of hire); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); High school / GED (required).

Among 13 current Alabama postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 54% of them; the median among them is $67,768/yr.

About City Of Prichard Fire Department

City Of Prichard Fire Department is a career department with 4 stations.

City Of Prichard Fire Department has 1 other current opening on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →

Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

Paramedic certificationAt application
Driver's licenseAt application
Firefighter I/IIWithin 12 months of hire
CPAT (physical ability test)Required
High school / GEDRequired

General Information

This is responsible technical work involving the protection of life through the performance of emergency medical and rescue services.

JurisdictionAnnual Salary RangeCity of Mobile$46,568 - $74,446**Effective 10/05/24 ## Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and completion of emergency medical technician paramedic coursework; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Physical Requirements  Ability to exert physical effort in light to strenuous work, which may involve some standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects and materials, crawling, stooping, squatting, digging, or bending.

Special Requirements  Must possess a valid license as a credentialed Paramedic in the state of residence and must be eligible for reciprocity from the State of Alabama Division of Emergency Medical Services, if not licensed by this agency.  Must possess current Board Certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.  Must obtain certification as a Firefighter in the State of Alabama within one year of employment.  Must pass a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) within 12 months prior to Firefighter training and pass the NFPA 1582 physical examination prior to employment. ## Description For details, please see Class Specifications | PARAMEDIC | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)   ## Important Information All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.   If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.    Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.   A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.   Adam Bourne, Personnel Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers. 

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:  

  • 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)  
    • 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation  
    • 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)  
    • Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)  
    • Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)  
    • Retirement plans  
    • Employee Credit Union  
    • Promotion by competitive exam  
    • Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases  
    • Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs