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Public Safety Officer, Part Time

Shenandoah, IA

$18.59 - $24.16/hr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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How much do part time fire department jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time fire department in Iowa is $58,859.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,600.00 and $67,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part-time fire department job?

Part-time fire department jobs involve working for a fire department on a schedule that is less than full-time, often with flexible hours or shifts. Part-time firefighters and support staff assist with emergency response, fire prevention, and community safety programs. These roles typically require similar training and certifications as full-time positions, but may be ideal for individuals seeking supplementary income, experience in emergency services, or a way to serve their community without a full-time commitment.

What does a part-time firefighter do?

Part-time firefighters are often responsible for many of the same duties as their full-time counterparts, including responding to emergency calls, performing fire suppression, and conducting rescue operations. In addition, they may participate in regular training sessions, community outreach, and equipment maintenance. Balancing this role with another job or personal commitments can be challenging, as shifts and call-outs may occur during evenings, weekends, or holidays. However, part-time positions can offer valuable experience, skill development, and opportunities for advancement within the department.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a part-time firefighter?

To thrive as a Part-Time Firefighter, you need a solid understanding of fire safety, emergency response, and physical fitness, typically supported by completion of fire academy training and state certification. Familiarity with fire suppression equipment, emergency medical systems, and incident reporting software is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help firefighters remain effective under pressure and serve their communities. These competencies ensure prompt, coordinated, and safe responses to emergencies, protecting both lives and property.

What is the difference between Part Time Fire Department vs Volunteer Firefighter?

AspectPart Time Fire DepartmentVolunteer Firefighter
CredentialsFirefighter certification, EMT license often requiredBasic training, certification varies by department
Work EnvironmentPaid, scheduled shifts at fire stationsUnpaid, on-call basis, community-based
Employer/Industry UsageMunicipal fire departmentsCommunity volunteer organizations
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding employment options in fire servicesLearning about volunteer firefighting roles

Part Time Fire Department roles are paid positions with scheduled shifts and require certifications, while Volunteer Firefighters serve unpaid, on-call roles often in community-based settings. Both contribute to fire safety but differ mainly in compensation and training requirements.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Fire Department job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,859 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Emergency Medical Technician Advanced EMT A (Part Time)

UnityPoint Health

Anamosa, IA • On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


UnityPoint Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Overview
As a member of our interdisciplinary team, contributes professional prehospital EMS knowledge and skills to patients and their families. Maintains excellent patient service skills, is able to work well under pressure, and make quick decisions about patient health. Provides a level of care outlined by the State of Iowa Scope of Practice in accordance to their state EMS certification level and hospital policies and procedures.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence and Patient Care
  • Proficient in driving the ambulance in emergent and non-emergent situations.
  • Maintains ambulance cleanliness and always restocking of supplies.
  • Performs patient assessment and initiates care using standing orders within their scope of practice in the pre-hospital setting taking primary care of patients when appropriate by utilizing critical thinking in making independent judgements.
  • When not using standing orders follows the direction of the physician or physician designee by telephone or radio communications.
  • Guides other EMT's in the delivery of quality patient care.
  • Works cooperatively with law enforcement and fire departments at scenes.
  • Works side by side with other EMS personnel, nursing staff, and physicians as part of the care team in the emergency room.
  • Promptly completes documentation of prehospital patient care reports within 24 hours, per Iowa Code, to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
  • Promptly completes documentation in the patient's EPIC chart to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
  • Provide basis and emergent care to emergency room patient(s).
  • Utilizes physical assessment data, diagnostic data (lab, radiology, diagnostic testing), pharmacological information and patient/family perceptions related to focus problem areas and identifying goals of care.
  • Performs hospital-based duties such as IV insertion, administration of limited medications appropriate for individual's level of certification under the supervision of the Registered Nurse* and assists Registered Nurses in Emergency Room and other patient care areas.* Follow specific Emergency Department guidelines.
  • Provides high benefit, lower risk advanced skills for systems that cannot support or justify Paramedic level care.
  • Inserts airways that are not intended to be placed into the trachea.
  • Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
  • Carries out high quality patient care while following the scope of practice set out by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services Scope of Practice.
  • Performs Triage assessment process per specific department standards to include patient history, physical, and psycho-social assessment.
  • Implements the plan of care according to current standards of nursing practice, evidence-based practice, and hospital protocol/procedures and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Administers medications and treatments within scope of practice. Assists with critical patient care, CPR, Trauma patient care when needed.

Development & Patient Education
  • Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance patient care practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
  • Maintains continuing education to support renewal every two years.
  • Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
  • Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
  • Integrates patient/family teaching throughout the hospitalization, including the plan and goals of care, pre- and post-operative procedures, diagnostic procedures, and discharge teaching.
  • Integrates preventative health maintenance into the education plan.
  • Assists in the orientation of new associates. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings and training and serves on committees.
  • Assists with performance improvement and the collection, compilation and reporting of data as directed.

Qualifications
Education:
  • Completion and certification of an accredited Advanced Emergency Medical Technician course.

Experience:
  • Minimum of two years' experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.

License(s)/Certification(s):
  • Must possess and maintain a valid clean driver's license
  • Must possess and maintain current AEMT licensure in good standing.
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
  • Multicultural sensitivity.
  • Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to perform basic/advanced care procedures in the administration of medication therapy and the operation of specialized equipment.
  • Ability to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training.
  • Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
  • Customer/patient focused.
  • Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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About UnityPoint Health

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At UnityPoint Health, we provide care in nine regions throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As the nation's fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health keeps people at the center of all we do. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. You'll find opportunities for every sized dream.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1995