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Firefighter and/or EMT

Pocahontas old ripley fire rescue and ems

4 west state street
Pocahontas , IL 62275
6186692356


Description
WE are currently looking for anyone who looking to make a difference in their community. We offer ambulance response on a BLS truck willing to accept any Illinois EMT-B or EMT-P. We are also looking for volunteer firefighters to help. WE run both medical and fire. We are a 911 response department mostly rural area with a major interstate. We respond to medical, car accidents, fires, wild land, search and rescue, and more. If interested in a career in EMS this will be a great place to start as we hold EMT basic and first responded classes and will also train anyone to be a firefighter. Must attend one meeting and one training for fire applicants to be consider. Any question can call the fire house Sunday-Friday 0800-1600 we will be able answer question 1(618)669-0244 Ask for dennis lindley. All new applicants will revive free training with a lot of training for free

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT, Other, Community Education, Department Support


Requirements
JR- 14 years old and passed 8 th grade with a all c or better grade
FF-18 years old and high school diploma and or ged
EMT- illinois IDPH EMT-B or EMT-P at least a minimum of EMR
NO Felonies
Drug testing and background checks during application process
Must live in district or Within 5 miles for fire or Ems stay at fire house while on call if you live out of district