EMS careers
Make a difference on every shift.
Join the EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics who provide dependable, compassionate emergency care to Apalachin and surrounding communities.
Career and volunteer professionals
Community-focused EMS at the paramedic level.
Apalachin Fire Department provides paramedic-level emergency medical services and ambulance transportation through a combined career and volunteer team.
Applications are accepted continuously. We currently have a part-time EMT or AEMT opening and continuously consider EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic applicants for per-diem employment.
Apply for EMS employment
Why Apalachin
Practice, learn, and serve as one team.
- Meaningful community serviceRespond to medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, motor-vehicle collisions, mutual-aid assignments, and other public-safety incidents.
- Ongoing professional developmentContinue building competence through education, hands-on skills training, and case review.
- Integrated operationsWork within a combined fire, rescue, and EMS organization that values professionalism, communication, responsibility, and respect.
Current opportunities
Choose the role that fits.
Starting compensation is based on the employee's current New York State EMS certification.
Current openingPart-Time EMT or AEMT
One 24-hour shift every other weekend
Saturday 6:00 a.m. to Sunday 6:00 a.m.
- EMT
- $21.00/hour
- AEMT
- $26.00/hour
Additional shifts may occasionally be available based on staffing needs and employee availability but are not guaranteed.
Apply for this openingContinuous recruitmentPer-Diem EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic
Hours are scheduled based on department needs and employee availability. Per-diem employment does not guarantee a minimum number of hours.
- EMT
- $21.00/hour
- AEMT
- $26.00/hour
- Paramedic
- $32.00/hour
Applications are reviewed as staffing needs and shift opportunities become available.
Apply for per-diem employment Compensation & retirement
More than the base rate.
- 1½× overtimeFor hours worked over 40 in the established workweek.
- 2× holiday payFor hours worked on department-recognized holidays.
- Transfer premiumsAdditional compensation may be available for designated interfacility transfer coverage under department policy.
- Paid time offPTO accrues at 0.04 hours for each hour worked—equivalent to one hour of PTO per 25 hours worked. Accruals are rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour, credited after each pay period, and subject to an 80-hour maximum.
- 3% SIMPLE IRA matchEmployees reasonably expected to earn at least $5,000 during the calendar year are eligible to participate. The department matches employee contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of compensation.
General qualifications
Ready to contribute from your first shift.
Complete requirements vary by assignment and will be reviewed during the hiring process.
- Current New York State certification at the required EMS level
- Current CPR certification and other credentials required for the position
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
- Effective communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills
- Ability to complete orientation, training, and competency evaluations
- Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Application process
What happens after you apply.
- 1
Submit your application
Tell us about your certification, experience, position interest, and availability.
- 2
Application review
Department representatives compare your qualifications with current and anticipated staffing needs.
- 3
Interview and evaluation
Selected applicants may be invited to an interview, practical skills evaluation, or other job-related assessment.
- 4
Conditional employment process
Final candidates may complete credential verification, reference and driving-record checks, a background investigation, and other position-related requirements.
Begin EMS applicationSubmission does not guarantee an interview or offer of employment.
