Paramedic

About the role

First Rescue was founded by two working paramedics who believe private EMS can be done better. We aim to improve upon how many/most EMS companies operate. We understand the challenges faced by paramedics, such as long, hard hours in poor conditions and outdated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and documentation
• Maintain high standards of equipment readiness and professional conduct
• Ensure patients and hospital staff recognize a difference when First Rescue arrives
• Work in a non-corporate, professional environment with shared responsibility for maintaining the station
• Operate under a schedule and workload designed to support a sustainable, long-term career

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of industry experience
• Clean driving record
• Must meet company vehicle insurance eligibility (age 25 or older)
• Meet physical fitness standard: 2,000-meter Concept2 row for time
• Significant Critical Care Transport (CCT) experience; FP-C/CCP-C certification preferred

Qualifications

• Rockwall-based operations serving hospitals in the Rockwall area
• 12-hour shifts, 3 and 4 days per week alternating
• Day shift: 07:00 - 19:00
• Night shift: 19:00 - 07:00

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Ability to maintain professional standards and station etiquette

Benefits

• Non-corporate, professional environment
• Comfortable station with amenities for downtime
• High-quality equipment including Hamilton T1 ventilators, Alaris 8000 Series IV pumps, LIFEPAK monitors, and ESO electronic patient care reporting/charting
• Commitment to updating, servicing, and maintaining clinical equipment to high standards

Pay

We start at $90k annually, with a $2/hr increase for CCT certification and a $5/hr night shift differential. An estimated annual and hourly rate calculator is provided on the left for transparency.

Schedule

• Alternating 3 and 4 12-hour days per week
• 12-hour shifts with 76 regular hours and 8 OT hours (paid at time and a half)