Job Announcement

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC, LATERAL

CITY OF NEW HAVEN

OPEN ONLY to currently certified Paramedics who have completed Firefighter 1 & 2 who meet all requirements

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

At time of application, candidate must meet all of the following:

• Must possess Valid Paramedic Certification/License (from any State).

• Must possess Valid Current National Registry Certification as a Paramedic.

• Must Possess Firefighter 1 & 2 from an accredited regional school or fire academy.

• Must possess Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations from an accredited regional school or fire academy.

• Must have obtained CPAT certification within one year prior to application.

• Have graduated from high school or possess State Equivalency Diploma (GED);

• Possess a valid driver’s license;

• Be at least 18 years of age.

Additionally:

• If Paramedic License is not from CT, you must obtain CT Paramedic License within 1 year from date of hire and maintain that certification for 10 (ten) years from the date of hire (per the collective bargaining agreement).

• If not medically authorized from Yale Center for EMS, you must obtain medical authorization through Sponsor Hospital within 1 year from date of hire and maintain in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.

• Candidates for this classification must be able to meet established educational, physical, and medical requirements.

• Trainees must pass all Fire Academy curriculum and obtain all necessary certifications and/or licenses as required by the Fire Department for graduation from the Academy.

• Must also obtain appropriate State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle driver’s license as required by nature of assignment.

• Candidates that misrepresent their portfolio and/or certifications will be disqualified from the hiring process, or terminated if hired.

• EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS include:

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance

• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

• Annual sick leave accrual

• Pension Plan

• Sick leave buy back option

• Optional 457 Deferred Comp Plan

• Education Incentive/ paid recertifications

• 3 on / 3 off work rotation

• Employee Assistance Program / Peer Support / Wellness Programs

• A welcoming diverse and inclusive workplace

• Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be reviewed, evaluated, and invited to participate in an examination process.
  

  It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined within the form, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information will be used to determine the eligibility list.

• Please direct questions regarding this position to NHFDJobs@newhavenct.gov

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• REGISTRATION for Spring 2024 CPAT opens on February 1, 2024
  

• Visit https://www.certifyfit.com/cpat/ for updates and information.

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Please direct questions regarding this position to NHFDJobs@newhavenct.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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