Transportation Paramedic (56 Hour)

We Are Seeking

Gilbert Fire & Rescue's Transportation Division is hiring Transportation Paramedics to staff our dedicated civilian EMS units. This is a full-time, 56-hour paramedic role focused exclusively on emergency and interfacility medical transport. The Division operates six medic units across eleven stations under direct medical oversight.

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list from which we will fill vacancies as they open over the coming months.

• Administers emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and advanced life support procedures, and in accordance with Arizona laws, Arizona Department of Health Services rules and regulations, regional protocols, Fire and Rescue Department policies and procedures and base station medical direction.
• Examines patients and communicates physical assessment findings to base hospital physicians.
• Administers IVs and injections.
• Performs CPR, endotracheal intubation, and other advanced airway procedures, applies splints, backboards, and cervical collars.
• Inventories medical and drug supplies and prepares emergency medical services reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Drives/operates Fire and Rescue transportation vehicles; operates a variety of equipment, including suction units, pulse oximeters, laryngoscopes, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen administration equipment, and mobile radios.
• Participates in emergency medical services training programs, community service/public safety education events and other related programs.
• Supports firefighting crews in performing non-firefighting related duties (e.g. rehabilitation sector, medical assistance, et.); develops an understanding of emergency scene operations and Incident Command System.
• View the full job description.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
Posting Closes: July 5
Virtual Interview Invites Sent by: July 9
Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: July 15
In-Person Interviews: Week of August 3
Anticipated New Hire Start Date: August 31
*Please note - this timeline is subject to change and is for planning purposes only*

About You

We are looking for paramedics who take ownership of patient outcomes, hold themselves to a high clinical standard, and perform reliably across emergency environments. The right candidate:

• Owns clinical quality. You hold yourself to protocol, communicate clearly under pressure, and treat every patient contact as a reflection of the our department.
• Performs consistently in high-stakes environments. Whether running a critical ALS call or completing an basic level transport, the pace and acuity vary. Your standard does not.
• Documents accurately and completely. Accurate, timely patient care reports are a core expectation. Documentation quality directly affects billing, compliance, and continuity of care.

If you are a licensed paramedic ready to work in a professional, mission-focused EMS division, we encourage you to apply! Here are our minimum qualification requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• To be eligible, incumbents cannot be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date - a 36-month motor vehicle record will be obtained during the pre-employment screening process; a satisfactory driving history is required for hire.
• Possess a current Arizona Emergency Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic at the time of application.
• Possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications at the time of application.
• Experience in a pre-hospital emergency or interfacility care setting is preferred; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert is one of the most recognized municipalities in Arizona — named the Most Prosperous City in the Country and consistently ranked among the best places to live and work. Gilbert is a community that invests in its infrastructure and its people, including its public safety services.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue is a full-service fire and EMS agency serving approximately 288,000 residents across 72 square miles. The Transportation Division operates dedicated civilian EMS units staffed by career paramedics and EMTs providing emergency and interfacility medical transport across the region.

Gilbert Fire & Rescue Transportation offers a career-grade EMS environment with stable scheduling, strong benefits, and the support of a well-resourced municipal agency. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package including self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability coverage, pension, and tuition reimbursement. See more in the presentation below.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed during the application and interview process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.