Emergency Medical Technician- EMT Academy September 2026

The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority

About the role

The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is seeking candidates for its Fall 2026 EMT Academy. This immersive, hands-on training program provides full EMT certification and field experience, all while participants are paid as KCEAA employees.

Responsibilities

• Full-time program held Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Immersive classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field ride time with experienced providers and educators.
• Upon successful completion, eligible to take the National Registry EMT Examination.
• Transition directly into full-time EMT roles with KCEAA after certification.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Pass background check and drug screening
• Passionate about public service and helping others
• Strong work ethic, teamwork, and integrity
• Ability to handle pressure, remain calm, and make quick decisions
• Willingness to learn and grow with KCEAA!

Qualifications

• Willingness to work any assigned shift or position following certification as an EMT
• Available for work on any shift as requested by KCEAA
• May require work beyond the scheduled shift as requested and/or until properly relieved or released
• Exposure to adverse weather, holidays, and short notice
• Exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and heat, blood, saliva, and body substances, irrational, combative patients, and bystanders
• Work in noisy environments
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 300 pounds independently
• Stand, walk, sit, operate equipment with tools and controls, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Maintain finger dexterity, manual dexterity, and multilimbed coordination

Benefits

Continued employment with KCEAA is contingent upon obtaining National Registry EMT certification.

Pay

$15.00 - $19.98 per hour

Schedule

Full-time program held Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Apply for this Position

Apply now! The deadline to apply is August 7, 2026. We anticipate starting class on September 18, 2026.

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