2. CCEMS is a public safety department that provides pre-hospital care for the entire County of Cleveland. This includes 911 Paramedic Services, Specialty Care Transport and Quick Response Vehicles located throughout Cleveland County.

3. To provide a superior patient care system that seeks to provide equal employment opportunities for all within our team to broaden our scope on a compassionate and cost effective service. By continuously striving to develop and incorporate advancements in pre- hospital care and a diversified knowledge base to improve quality care in our multi-cultural community within Cleveland County.

4. Vehicle Extrication High & Low Angle Rescue Ropes & Anchors General Search Trench Rescue Confined Space Structural Collapse Swift Water Rescue

5. RT Certification is obtained through the Office of the State Fire Marshall. All employees, full and part-time, are required to obtain RT Certification within 3 years of hire date. RT Certification consists of 11 classes that are offered through CCC.

7. HazMat SMAT (State Medical Assistance Team) USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) IMT (Incident Management Team) Swift Water SAR (Search and Rescue)

8. Many of CCEMS employees are on Specialty Teams. Our teams are dispatched within the county to assist on Hazmat incidents, Search and Rescue mission, etc and also in other counties statewide to assist them with their needs.

9. CCEMS participates in various public relation projects along with other agencies. Some of these include: Safety Town Kid Tips Andy the Ambulance The purpose of these programs are to educate the youth of Cleveland County on such topics as bicycle safety, fire safety, stranger danger, and to present children with an opportunity to see various equipment and how it is used so it may lessen their fears if they were to need assistance from EMS.

10. You will be required to have a high school diploma or GED. You must have a valid NC driver License in good standing. You must be able to pass a 10 th grade math and comprehension test along with TABE* test with are provided free of charge to you through CCC. * The TABE test evaluates your reading and math abilities.

11. Full-Time Positions (Paid) Ongoing Pre-Hospital Education & Training Medical and Dental Insurance Health & Wellness Center and Pharmacy Employee Packages 401K Retirement Plan NC State Retirement Plan 24 hours on/48 hours off scheduling Paid sleep & meal time Flexibility of work hours YMCA membership discount EAP- Employee Assistance Program Uniforms provided AND MORE!!! Part-Time Positions Health and Wellness Center and Pharmacy Employee Package EAP- Employee Assistance Program YMCA Membership Discount Use of State/Local Government Credit Unions Uniforms Provided Flexible work hours AND MORE!!!

12. What we are looking for in YOU! The desire to help others. A positive attitude. A desire to learn.