Part-Time Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

The City of Urbandale is accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighter EMT/Paramedic. Under the general direction of the Lieutenant, the Firefighter EMT/Paramedic performs fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention activities (e.g. public education, fire inspections, etc.) and patient care in emergent and non-emergent settings. Firefighter EMT/Paramedics also perform routine vehicle, tool and facility maintenance on a daily basis. 

The mission of the Urbandale Fire Department is to preserve life, protect property, and promote safety through education. With three fire stations strategically located across the city, we responded to 6,450 calls last year—proving there’s no shortage of action and opportunity when you join us. Our automatic aid agreements with six other metro departments mean you’ll work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We're proud to be internationally accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a distinction that sets us apart as a leader in fire and emergency services. We meet and exceed national and international benchmarks for excellence. You’ve trained hard, gained experience, and now it’s time to join a department that values your skills. If you’re looking for a department that's mission driven and customer focused, the Urbandale Fire Department is the perfect place for you. Watch this video to see what meaningful work looks like when you work for the City of Urbandale! 

Part-Time Firefighter EMT/Paramedics are required to work a minimum of 36 hours per month. Shifts may be 12 or 24 hours during the day, overnight (sleeping quarters provided), and weekends. 

Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies (e.g. fire, medical, rescue, man-made/natural disasters, etc.). May be required to evaluate the situation and when appropriate, directing the response until relieved by company officer.
• Functions as a member of the assigned fire/rescue crew, performing various fire/rescue tasks under the direction of the crew leader or incident command officer.
• Provides emergency medical treatment within the scope of practice and department protocols of current level of EMT or Paramedic certification. Provides accurate medical documentation of all emergency medical treatment provided, including the use of table-based patient care reporting systems. Complete patient care reporting requirements, including patient medical history, incident history, and billing information.
• Participate in regular reviews of EMS documentation through the department quality improvement program, as well as participating in regular incident reviews.
• Ensures fire code enforcement by performing fire/life safety facility inspections, including the field use of tablet-based safety inspection documentation.
• Performs routine truck and equipment maintenance, station maintenance and routine facility duties, including the use of tablet-based inventory and vehicle maintenance program.
• Performs various community education or community risk reduction activities to improve safety for the community and enhance the reputation of the Fire Department. 
• Will complete initial certification and meet recertification requirements for programs requiring certification in prevention, community education, or community risk reduction.
• Maintains proper physical fitness through regular exercise. 
• Participates in Fire/EMS training. Completes and maintains EMS/Fire/Rescue knowledge and skills proficiency through department provided training, including individual, on-line, credential-based, and in-service training, as well as annual evaluations of knowledge and skills are required.
• May be assigned various operational duties, which may include inventory minor equipment maintenance, regular equipment inspection and testing, 
• Complete assigned station duties necessary to maintain and keep clean department facilities.
• Responsible for driving emergency vehicles: Adheres to all department policies procedures governing the safe operation of emergency vehicles and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations.  
• Assures the city and Department’s mission, core values, goals and objectives are fully supported and initiated. 
• Familiarity with department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Performs vehicle/squad checks and completes inventory vehicle and station routine maintenance and inventory.
• Performs annual equipment testing.
• Perform annual or semi-annual cleaning and maintenance on apparatus, equipment, and facilities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education preferred.
• IDPH Iowa EMT certification required. Iowa Paramedic certification preferred (valid National Registry EMT or Paramedic also acceptable). Proof of certification is required and must be submitted by the close of the job posting on 9/18/25 at 11:59p.
• FSTB Iowa Firefighter I certification required (out of state IFSAC or ProBoard FF I certification also acceptable). Firefighter II preferred. Proof of certification is required and must be submitted by the close of the job posting on 9/18/25 at 11:59p.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License required.
• Successful completion of the Central Iowa Fire & EMS Testing Consortium’s written exam and physical ability evaluation required (CPAT also accepted). Proof of successful completion of both the written exam and PAE/CPAT is required and must be submitted by 10/2/25 at 11:59p. 
• At least two years of full-time experience in a staffed fire and EMS department, including experience working regular shift schedules (e.g., 24-hour shifts), strongly preferred.