Office of Emergency Medical Services

Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

The Bridgeport Fire Civil Service Commission will be accepting applications to establish a certified list from which future vacancies on the Bridgeport Fire Department will be filled. The requirements for all applicants are as follows: must be not less than 18 or more than 35 years of age on the date on which he/she applies; must have a high school diploma or GED; must be a citizen of the U.S; must have a valid motor vehicle’s operator’s license; must successfully complete and pass various mandatory examinations; must be able to pass a physical ability test, dates TBD (details of the test will be issued with the application); must possess Firefighter 1 & 2 certification, Haz-mat awareness certification, a current EMT License or higher, and Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or equivalent certification. Within the first 12 months of employment, the applicant must obtain certifications in Principle of Extrication, Hazard Materials Operation and driver/pump operator. Starting annual salary for an EMT is $32,698.83 and for a paramedic the beginning annual salary is $36,430.31. The salary will increase 5% after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. Full-time employees of the City are entitled to a very generous fringe benefit package. You can obtain an application from the Office of the Director of Personnel/HR at 515 W. Main St., Bridgeport, WV 26330 or you may download a complete packet at www.bridgeportwv.com. Complete applications must be received by October 10th, 2014. If you have any questions, contact the Assistant City Manager/Dir. of HR, James Smith at 304-842-8217 or jimsmith@bridgeportwv.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer -----M/F/D/V.