Fire Service Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 11/10/2025 to 11/23/2025. 

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.  
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 
• Benefits - We care about your well-being. 

General Job Description: This is Basic Life Support (BLS) field work responding to emergency calls from the public to administer emergency medical care and provide safe transport to an accredited hospital emergency room and pursue training to be certified for Emergency Medical Technician- Advanced scope of practice. Employees in this class serve as a first responder with responsibility for assessing patient condition and determining actions necessary for stabilization. Comforting patients, reassuring family and bystanders, and coordinating with the general public, fire and police authorities are of major significance to this work. Duties are performed according to Pennsylvania standard emergency medical services Basic Life Support protocols. Employees may complete training in advanced life support techniques assisting a Fire Service Paramedic which includes both classroom and on-the-job training components. Employees in this class work on rotating shifts and are subject to adverse weather conditions, and work requires moderate physical effort. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or technical fire officer.

The Requirements are as follows: 

1. EDUCATION:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

2. CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)- Basic Certification issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Qadira Moore.  You can contact David at Qadira.Moore@Phila.gov

The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more at 

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov