Firefighter Paramedic

Mehlville Fire Protection District (MFPD) provides Fire, EMS, and Mobile Integrated Health to the communities we serve. We cover 52 square miles and respond to over 17,000 calls per year. MFPD has an excellent reputation for quality pre-hospital care. MFPD offers a unique opportunity for Firefighter Paramedics to join a team of first responders within our high-performing District.

We are seeking a motivated Firefighter Paramedic who will boldly protect life and property by performing firefighting and emergency medical services. Join our team by applying today!

·      Ability to work five 48-hour shifts per month (48/96 schedule)

·      Must possess a current Missouri EMT-P License

·      Must possess a current Driver’s License

·      Preferred, but not required, St. Louis County Fire Academy training

·      Preferred, but not required, certifications include ACLS, PALS, PHTLS or ITLS, and AMLS

·      Ability to meet the physical demands and perform essential functions of the position, including regular attendance

·      Preference will be given to applicants with EMS experience

Wages: $68,982 starting wage, $98,449 after four years of service

·      100% paid health insurance premiums for you and your family; maximum annual out-of-pocket expenses are $3,000 per participant or $6,000 for family starting on day of hire

·    100% paid dental and vision insurance for you and 50% for family starting on day of hire

·    Wellness program and ability to earn $1,200 annually for your health savings account

·    Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution, which increases with tenure to 11%

·    Additional 2% retirement plan employer match with 2% deferred employee contribution

·    100% paid $100,000 life insurance

·    100% reimbursed long-term disability insurance

·    Vacation and personal day benefits, prorated in hire year

·    Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

·    8 days sick leave per year, prorated in hire year

·    $1,600 annual perfect attendance bonus

·    $200 holiday pay

·    $700 annual uniform allowance

·    100% paid Employee Assistance Plan

·    100% paid Missouri Firefighter Critical Illness Plan

·    Paid New Parent and Funeral Leave

·    Cancer Diagnosis Leave and supplemental pay

·    Tax-Savings Health Savings Account and Voluntary Dependent Care & Limited Health Care flexible spending accounts available

·    Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Term Life Insurance available

Apply today! https://mehlvillefire.com/careers/current-employment-openings/

Mehlville Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.