FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Job Description

The City of Dickinson is seeking skilled Firefighter Paramedics to join our team. This role combines advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic with essential firefighting duties. You will respond to medical emergencies, provide life-saving interventions, and participate in fire suppression and rescue operations. The ideal candidate is committed to ensuring the community's safety and well-being while working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Salary: $71,781 per year, depending on qualifications Schedule: Rotating24-hour (48/96)shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency medical calls, delivering ALS or BLS based on certification level.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide critical care (e.g., cardiac monitoring, airway management, IV therapy, trauma care).
• Document patient care in pre-hospital medical reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Stabilize and transport patients safely to medical facilities, ensuring ongoing care.
• Act as the lead paramedic on scene, coordinating with other responders to manage patient care and logistics.
• Assist with fire suppression, vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, and rescue operations.
• Participate in fire prevention activities, inspections, and community outreach programs.
• Maintain EMS and fire equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
• Collaborate effectively with other firefighters and paramedics in high-stress situations.
• Engage in ongoing training to maintain required certifications and stay current with industry standards.

Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED (required), Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred). - Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP). - North Dakota Paramedic Licensure (must obtain upon hire if out-of-state). - Required certifications: AHA BLS CPR, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NAEMT PHTLS, NAEMT AMLS. - NIMS/ICS certifications: ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.

What we offer:

• 80%-100% City-paid health insurance; optional dental, vision, and life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• NDPERS retirement, with an optional 457 retirement plan
• Annual sick and vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid emergency closure leave
• 50% off membership for employees & family at our Community Center in town (West River Community Center)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement & much more!

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a R esume, Cover Letter, and Paramedic License at jobs.dickinsongov.com. Thisposition is open until filled, with the first review of resumes as applications come in. For more information, contact Human Resources at 701-456-7033.

The City of Dickinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer-Paid Benefits

• Vacation
• 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
• Sick Leave
• 96 hours annually
• Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
• Bereavement Pay
• 3 days per occurrence
• Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
• Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
• Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
• Premium pay for essential staff required to work
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $1500 per semester
• Paid Holidays
• 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday

• Paid holidays: New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

• Health Insurance
• NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
• Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20%   (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years, coverage 100% city paid )
• Rates: Family - $470.72/month
• Single - $194.73/month
• Flexible Spending Account
• $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
• NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
• NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 8.81%, RHIC Employer Contribution 1.14%
• Group Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D (The Standard)
• $60,000 Term Life Insurance
• Employer pays 50% of the premium; employee pays $2.64/month
• Dependent coverage is optional at an additional employee cost

Employee-Paid Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance Above $60,000 (The Standard)
• Employees may purchase additional coverage at their own cost
• West River Community Center Membership
• 50% discount on annual membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
• Medical: Pre-tax up to $3400 for 2026 plus the employer’s $450 contribution
• Daycare: Pre-tax up to $7500 for 2026
• Vision Insurance (The Standard/VSP)
• Employee Only - $8.04/month
• Employee + Spouse - $13.54/month
• Employee + Children - $13.80/month
• Family - $21.84/month
• Dental Insurance (UnitedHealthcare)
• Low Plan (up to $1000 coverage/year)
• Employee Only - $22.58/month
• Employee + Spouse - $45.47/month
• Employee + Child(ren) - $55.66/month
• Family- $83.83/month
• High Plan (up to $2000 coverage/year)
• Employee Only - $26.08/month
• Employee + Spouse - $52.94/month
• Employee + Child(ren) - $62.42/month
• Family- $94.90/month
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Roth or Pre-Tax options available
• Aflac
• Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)