Escambia County EMS Offering $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to New Paramedics

Escambia County Emergency Medical Services is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new full-time paramedics, with a goal of attracting qualified individuals with a passion for public safety to join the EMS team.

Several full-time paramedic positions are currently open, offering numerous benefits including competitive wages, shift differentials, deferred compensation, state retirement, and more. In addition to brand-new ambulances soon to be in use, Escambia County EMS uses state-of-the-art equipment including LifePak 15s, stretchers, Lucas devices and Stryker Power-Load systems.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at myescambia.com/careers, or click the direct link here.

The $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for newly hired full-time paramedics, to be paid out over 3 years in accordance with the terms of their contract. A contract is required in order to receive the bonus, which will be paid in three installments.

"We are excited to offer this bonus to recruit high-quality individuals to increase our staffing levels, which will help ensure we are continuing to provide the highest level of service to Escambia County residents," EMS Chief David Torsell said. "Recruitment and retention are challenges faced by EMS agencies throughout the nation, with many looking at innovative ways to enhance recruitment. Our hope is that this bonus, combined with our competitive pay and benefits, will encourage qualified applicants to seek a rewarding career in public service with the Escambia County EMS team."

Escambia County EMS, a division of the Escambia County Department of Public Safety, is dedicated to protecting and serving the community through the performance of emergency medical services, providing basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene of emergencies and while transporting sick and injured patients to medical care facilities.

Minimum qualifications for Escambia County paramedics include, but are not limited to:

• High school diploma or the successful completion of the GED test
• Completion of emergency medical coursework at the paramedic level, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
• Licenses and certifications including: Valid Florida Paramedic Certification, AHA CPR Certification, AHA ACLS Certification, valid driver's license from state of residence
• Additional qualifications are available in the job description.

For more information about Escambia County EMS, visit the MyEscambia website.