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We are currently looking to fill our roster for the 2026 Fire Season. EMS Unlimited is an exciting and professional provider of emergency medical care in a wide variety of mediums. We pride ourselves on a sense of "team" and value those who are patient care focused, customer service driven and excited to represent our industry in a professional manner.

The EMS Unlimited Wildland EMT or Paramedic will deploy on campaign wildfires for up to 14-21 day's. This position requires a minimum of 1 year wildland experience with a preferred 2 years experience. EMS Unlimited provides compassionate medical care to line firefighters and support staff. Hiking and camping will be required and the work environment is extreme.

EMS Unlimited EMTs and Paramedics on the Wildland Medical Team may be assigned to Wildfire Ambulances, Wildfire Fireline Teams and/or Wildfire Rapid Extraction Module (REM). 

Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a current RT-130 and pack test for consideration.

POSITION IDENTIFICATION:
Reports to: Fire Team Manager
Seasonal
NO BENEFITS
A drug free workplace
An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

COMPENSATION:
Predicted day rate:

• Paramedic: $500-$850 per day average based on hourly with OT and experience. 

SCHEDULE: 
Non guaranteed, dependent on fire requests
Deployments: 14-21 days (Add 2 days for travel time), 24/7 shift starts after check in at ICP and deployment in the field.

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
EMS Unlimited wildland staff support the needs of requesting agencies for wildland fires. There are 3 different positions that staff may be assigned to:

Line EMT/Paramedic

• Assigned to a task force on the fire line
• Hiking with a task force and assisting where needed. Be available for any medical emergencies within task force team
• Attend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefs
• Complete documentation and communication check in as required

Ambulance

• Assigned to a fire line task force and staged somewhere within the task force region. Will stay with the ambulance for staging
• Available in case of emergency and a transport is needed from the region
• Attend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefs
• Complete documentation and communication check in as required

REM

• Assigned to a task force on the fire line
• Attend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefs
• Complete documentation and communication check in as required
• Assist task force teams with any technical rescues, extrications and transports

Requirements:

• Be a team player;
• Must be in support of company values;
• Be flexible;
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;
• Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are current, including Wildland and EMS; and
• The employee conducts themselves in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times.

• Must have wildland experience 1-3 years minimum
• Must have a current pack test and RT-130
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must possess a valid Drivers License
• Attend EMSU fire camp annually
• Current National Registry Paramedic and state license in home state
• Current ALS
• Complete S-190, S-130, S-110, and L-180
• Complete ICS-100 and IS-700
• Complete RT-130 (If previously deployed)
• Pass arduous pack test

Preferred Training (not required):

• 233 Fire Line Paramedic Course
• Low/High angle rope rescue (Required for REM Team)
• ROHVA and four wheel drive experience (Required for REM team)
• PHTL, ITLS, TCCC, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician.

Prior wildland fire deployment experience required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.