Fire Service Paramedic

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 advanced life support and field paramedical work responding to emergency calls from the public to perform medical assistance with emphasis on the stabilization of patients to permit safe transport to a full-service medical facility. 

Contact with the general public, the comforting of patients, the reassuring of family and others in the vicinity, and cooperation with fire and police authorities are of major significance to this work.  Duties are performed according to standard paramedical practices and established drug therapy protocol.

Employees in this class work on rotating shifts are subject to adverse weather conditions, and their duties involve 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 valid certification as a Paramedic in any state.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is David Ross.  You can contact David at david.f.ross@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