Paramedic

Overview

Greenville Fire/Rescue is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Firefighter/Paramedic for our department. This position will provide supervision of basic and advanced life support procedures relevant to pre-hospital emergency care. Applicants for this position must be a certified firefighter or become one within one-year of hiring. Come join the professionals committed to serving the diverse needs of our community through high-quality responses to a full range of emergency services, outreach, and prevention programs.

We have 7 stations city-wide and hold the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Paramedics on a shift schedule will generally work a 24/48 schedule (changing to 24/72 in March 2026) with opportunities for overtime, standby events, or emergencies. Your salary will be in accordance with the City's pay plan. Hiring salary range: $57,075. depending on qualifications.

FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

• Performs as lead clinician on emergency scene;
• Acts as lead personnel on ambulance during emergency calls and during patient transport;
• Interprets cardiac rhythms using advanced diagnostic equipment;
• Maintains and inventories paramedic level medications routinely;
• Provides basic and advanced life support procedures using standard order protocols;
• Interviews patients and bystanders to determine the nature of the emergency;
• Interviews and assesses patients for injury and illness;
• Lifts and carries equipment, stretchers, and patients;
• Takes and records vital signs and enters data into electronic databases, and communicates with emergency providers;
• Communicates with hospital personnel as required;
• Documents all patient care by department standards;
• Participates in educational activities and accident prevention activities;
• Presents safety and preventive care information to schools and community organizations;
• Performs inventory on supplies along with restocking after each emergency and non-emergency response;
• Provides occasional supervision of assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers, or temporary employees;
• Maintains medical and vehicle equipment in good working order, along with making minor repairs to equipment;
• Cleans emergency vehicles and evaluates operational readiness;
• Maintains station by cleaning, dusting, mopping, sweeping, and vacuuming;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
No specific experience requirements

Required

Certifications:


North Carolina state certified EMT - Paramedic or ability to obtain by reciprocity. North Carolina, IFSAC, or Pro Board Firefighter II- or ability to obtain within one year

Preferred Completed Training:
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

All applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record;
• Be a United States citizen or a non-citizen who can provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States;
• Be of good moral character;
• Possess the mental, physical, and medical health to perform the duties of a Paramedic;
• Be highly motivated with an interest in the emergency services field.
• Boarded to practice as an EMT-Paramedic in Pitt County by the Medical Director or able to obtain within one month from date of employment.
• Must have a North Carolina Class B driver's license or obtain the same within one month from date of employment.