DCFD - Paramedic/Firefighter

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Washington, DC Fire Department recently posted a job announcement for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter. These positions will NOT be filled from the 2008 list currently being used for the Firefighter/EMT positions. So if interested apply now.

Job posted: 12/14/2010.

Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts

Closing Date: Friday, September 30, 2011

Salary Range: $48,731 - $69,998

https://erecruit.dc.gov/psp/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE
 
Very interested, until the fire fighter part. I was in the running for BCFD but realized that there is no way in heaven I'll ever pass fire class, and honestly, I wouldn't want ME as a crew member on an engine anyway.

Ah well, back to the privates with me!
 
DCFD EMS: Providing crappy care slowly since 2004...
 
EMS49393... If you notice the job title, "Paramedic/Firefighter" which is different than the other job title they hire for, "Firefighter/EMT". They are an "All-hazards Dept". so they want everyone to be cross-trained but your real job will be a Paramedic.

If hired for this position I wouldn't worry much at all about being stuck on an Engine, Squad, or Truck. I have no desire to be a FF either. Other's have told me that even if you are detailed to a fire truck, someone will be more than happy to switch with you so they can play FF.

I just applied for BCFD and got notified I am on the eligible list. I am hoping to hear something from them soon about the next step.

Fairfax, VA is currently hiring Paramedics and giving preference for National Registry Paramedic's.

I agree that if departments would hire people who only want to be Paramedic's it may improve their care delivery. In contrast to hiring people who only want to be FF's and do Medic as a dreaded requirement.
 
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18G said:
EMS49393... If you notice the job title, "Paramedic/Firefighter" which is different than the other job title they hire for, "Firefighter/EMT". They are an "All-hazards Dept". so they want everyone to be cross-trained but your real job will be a Paramedic.

If hired for this position I wouldn't worry much at all about being stuck on an Engine, Squad, or Truck. I have no desire to be a FF either. Other's have told me that even if you are detailed to a fire truck, someone will be more than happy to switch with you so they can play FF.
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Excellent information. I found out this information through another EMS forum but was not told that you could choose preference of MEDIC unit or FIRE.

Thanks!
 
Ever been to DC? ut uh, not for me!

Thanks for posting a job opening though brozif!
 
I have been to DC twice(as a kid) the tourist spots were way cool, but then...(and this is where you giggle) I got to watching HGTVs House Hunters as an adult and Saw what the cost of living is for such a crummy house and DC, not to mention it looks so run down. Then again, that city is full of history and has always got something going on.
 
Fish said:
Cool video, I have never seen that site before
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Yeah they have many departments on there from all over the country.

Some international too.

It provides some insight for fire, not much for EMS however.
 
Everett said:
Yeah they have many departments on there from all over the country.

Some international too.

It provides some insight for fire, not much for EMS however.
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Yeah, I was hoping they would show more on DCFD EMS
 
Fish said:
Yeah, I was hoping they would show more on DCFD EMS
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Very much the same, unfortunately it shows nothing more than the engine or truck company responding to 'assist EMS' as first responders.

Question, do you need to be a medic prior to the academy or does DC cross train you as FF and medic in the academy?
 
18G said:
Washington, DC Fire Department recently posted a job announcement for the position of Paramedic/Firefighter. These positions will NOT be filled from the 2008 list currently being used for the Firefighter/EMT positions. So if interested apply now.

Job posted: 12/14/2010.

Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts

Closing Date: Friday, September 30, 2011

Salary Range: $48,731 - $69,998

https://erecruit.dc.gov/psp/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE
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Might be my half retarded side showing through, but I went to the link and could not find the posting
 
Everett said:
Very much the same, unfortunately it shows nothing more than the engine or truck company responding to 'assist EMS' as first responders.

Question, do you need to be a medic prior to the academy or does DC cross train you as FF and medic in the academy?
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This I do not know for sure, but from everything I have seen in my research it looks like you already need to be a Medic.
 
Fish said:
This I do not know for sure, but from everything I have seen in my research it looks like you already need to be a Medic.
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Of course, nothing can be easy ... or free, haha.

Well check DC off my list lol.
 
If you really want to be a medic and practice medicine, there are way better options then DC.
 
MedicBender said:
If you really want to be a medic and practice medicine, there are way better options then DC.
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Could you be more specific? (I.e., departments/oppurtunities)

I'd like to be a busy 911 paramedic in a fairly large department.
 
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