The Mehlville Fire Protection District is seeking motivated paramedics to join our Transfer Division. This position offers a hybrid approach to EMS, combining interfacility patient care with opportunities to respond to 911 calls within a busy urban emergency response system.

The primary focus is providing advanced life support care during interfacility transports originating from a suburban Level II trauma center. Transfer Paramedics assess, monitor, and treat patients throughout transport, working closely with hospital staff, receiving facilities, and fellow EMS professionals to ensure safe care and effective patient handoffs.

In addition to interfacility transports, Transfer Division ambulances respond to 911 calls as assigned, allowing paramedics to apply and strengthen their emergency assessment and treatment skills while supporting the district’s operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and advanced life support care during interfacility transports and assigned 911 responses.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, hospital staff, dispatchers, and district personnel.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• Maintain ambulance readiness through equipment checks, supply management, and safe vehicle operation.
• Participate in continuing education, training, and quality improvement activities.
• Deliver compassionate, professional care while following district protocols and medical direction.

Professional Growth and Career Developmentf:

This position offers opportunities to build experience across interfacility and emergency care, pursue continued education and advanced clinical training, and grow within the Mehlville Fire Protection District. Employees may pursue advancement into other district career pathways as opportunities become available and applicable qualifications are met.

Job Requirements:

• Must possess a current Missouri EMT-P License
  • Preferred certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS
• Must possess a current, valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work seven 12-hour shifts every 14 days
• Ability to meet the physical demands and perform essential functions of the position, including regular attendance
• One or more years of experience as an ambulance transport Paramedic is highly desirable

Wages: $28.81 per hour ($65,921 annualized)

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 100% paid health insurance premiums for you and your family; maximum annual out-of-pocket expenses are $3,000 per participant or $6,000 for family
• 100% paid dental and vision insurance for you and 50% for family
• Wellness program and ability to earn $1,200 annually for your health savings account
• Pension plan with 8% employer contribution, which increases with tenure to 11%
• Additional 2% pension plan employer match with 2% deferred employee contribution
• 100% paid $100,000 life insurance
• 100% reimbursed long-term disability insurance
• Vacation and personal day benefits, prorated in hire year
• Annual tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
• 16 days sick leave per year, prorated in hire year
• $1,600 annual perfect attendance bonus
• $200 holiday pay
• $700 annual uniform allowance
• 100% paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 100% paid Missouri Firefighter Cancer plan after 5 years of employment
• Paid New Parent and Funeral Leave
• Cancer Diagnosis Leave and supplemental pay
• Voluntary Dependent Care and Limited Health Care flexible tax-saving spending accounts available
• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance available