Paramedic

## Paramedic

A Paramedic (EMT-P) is a person qualified as required by Florida State Statute 401 and has a current Florida Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification to provide Advanced Life Support medical care and serves on a Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support Ambulance. An Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic may drive an ALS or BLS unit or serve as the senior Medical Technician on an ALS or BLS unit, depending on the needs of the patient.

## Qualifications

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Hold a current Florida Class E License.
3. Have and maintain a good driving record.
4. Be in generally good physical health.
5. Be free of any mental illness.
6. Be free from addiction to alcohol or drugs.
7. Have a high school diploma, equivalent certification, or a GED.
8. Possess a current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certification.
9. Possess a current Certification as a Florida Paramedic.
10. Have Documentation of completion of state required 16-hour EVOC course or the equivalent.
11. Has not been convicted of a DUI/DWI in the last 7 years.
12. Has completed (from the DHS FEMA Training Website):

• ICS – 100a, Introduction to Incident Command System.
• IS-5a, Introduction to Hazardous Materials.
• IS 700, Introduction to National Incident Management System.
• IS-800, Introduction to the National Response Plan.