Applications for the City of Saint Paul’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy will be available on Monday, March 3, 2014. Applications must be completed and submitted online at www.stpaul.gov/jobs no later than Friday, March 28, 2014.
What is the EMS Academy? The EMS Academy is a 10 week program designed for Saint Paul young adults ages 18-24 interested in careers in emergency medicine. Selected candidates earn hourly wages while attending the EMS Academy. The course includes CPR Certification, First Responder Certification, and ride-alongs with the Saint Paul Fire Department and Paramedics. Upon successful graduation, participants earn National EMT Certification, 9 college credits, and are prepared to work in a variety of EMT positions.
What are the wages? EMS academy workers are paid $7.50 an hour.
How many hours do participants work? EMS Academy participants are expected to attend 24 hours of class per week for 10 weeks and spend a significant time outside of class studying.
When does the EMS academy start? The 2014 Summer EMS Academy runs June 16 – August 22, 2014.
To apply for the EMS Academy:
- You must be a resident of Saint Paul
- You must be age 18 - 24
- You must have a G.E.D. or high school diploma
- You must provide documented proof of residency, household income, age, family size, and claimed disability upon request.
- You must submit an application online - www.stpaul.gov/jobs
Information Sessions: The EMS Academy will be hosting two information sessions for interested applicants at Saint Paul Fire Station 51: Freedom House. 296 7th Street West, Saint Paul.
- Monday, March 10th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 19th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Intro to-EMS Academy: the EMS Academy is partnering with the Saint Paul Hubbs Center to offer an introductory course in emergency medicine. The EMS Academy strongly recommends interested individuals attend the introductory course. The course builds reading, studying, and test taking skills using vocabulary and terminology common in the EMS field. There is no cost to participate.
- When: April 14th – June 6th 2014 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30-10:30 a.m
- Where: Saint Paul Fire Station 51: Freedom House. 296 7th Street West, Saint Paul.
- To register: Apply in person at the Hubbs Center. 1030 University Avenue, Saint Paul. Mondays or Wednesday 9:00 -11:30 a.m. or 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Right Track (formerly Youth Job Corps) Information: Applications for additional summer jobs for youth and young adults, ages 14-21 (that meet program criteria) are also being accepted on the City’s employment website until March 14, 2014: www.stpaul.gov/jobs
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About the EMS Academy
The EMS Academy is a successful collaboration between the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity, Saint Paul Fire Department, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Inver Hills Community College, the Ronald M. Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning, Camphor Fiscally Fit, and the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties. Since the EMS academy began in January of 2009, 129 individuals have graduated from the academy.
Please visit Facebook or watch the EMS Academy video for more information.
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