Firefighter/Paramedic
$64,760–$70,760 year
On-site · Zionsville, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Firefighter/Paramedic position with Zionsville Fire Department requiring active Paramedic licensing (Indiana or National Registry). Lateral transfers encouraged. Access to the competitive selection process includes written aptitude, psychomotor testing, structured oral interviews, ladder climb, and tunnel crawl, leading to an eligibility list for current and future hires. Full-time work schedule rotates 24/48-hour shifts; compensation starts around $64,760 with a $5,400 paramedic stipend for paramedics, plus additional benefits and pay components (ride-out pay, PTO, holiday pay, overtime, and PERF pension). Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED, valid Indiana driver license, CPAT certification, and state EMS/Firefighter certifications. Applicants must submit online by the stated deadlines and complete background checks via Guardian Alliance; a two-year eligibility list is established with ongoing CPAT certification requirements during the list period.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Valid Indiana Driver's License
- CPAT certification with recent completion date (after Aug 1, 2025)
- Paramedic License in Indiana or National Registry Paramedic certification
- Firefighter I/II Certification (Indiana)
- Hazardous Materials Operations Certification
- EMS-Paramedic certification preferred for rank/priority
- Eligibility for CPAT and background check through Guardian Alliance
- Ability to meet age requirements (20-39 at hire)
- Participation in Written Aptitude, Psychomotor, Structured Oral Interviews, Ladder Climb and Tunnel Crawl
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