Charleston , Kanawha County , West Virginia

The Charleston Fire Department is launching a recruitment drive for paramedics.

All applicants must be a certified paramedic and be less than 36 years old at the date of the applications. They also must pass a written examination and meet a series of other requirements.

The deadline to have applications returned is 4 p.m. March 4, and applications must be turned in at the Charleston Fire Department’s administrative offices at 808 Virginia St. W.

Applications are available at:

* The fire department’s administrative offices, 808 Virginia St. W.
* The city clerk’s office, third floor of City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E.
* The fire department website, charlestonfire.org/site/category/employment/

The written examination will take place 5:30 p.m. March 25 at the Charleston Civic Center, Room 206.

Candidates who successfully complete the written examination for the position of probationary firefighter/paramedic will be administered the following prerequisites – medical and eye examination, drug test, candidate physical ability test, background investigation and psychological testing.

Starting pay for firefighter paramedics is more than $38,000, and they receive a variety of other benefits including vacation, paid holidays, insurance and civil service coverage.

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