Firefighter Paramedic-Student Position
Summary
The fire department is short six (soon eight) firefighter-paramedics, and qualified paramedic candidates are scarce statewide. The new student position is meant to recruit candidates before they enter the open job market and grow them internally.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The student role starts at $57,111 — one full step below a starting firefighter-paramedic — saving money during training, though the pay plan is being negotiated.
Residents get faster help filling vacant ambulance and fire crews, and paramedic students get a paid career launch with mentoring.
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