Emergency paramedic

The application deadline for the 2026 recruitment year has unfortunately expired.

What we offer you

As an emergency paramedic, you are the first medical professional on the scene. You care for emergency patients directly on site and in the ambulance - sometimes in life-threatening situations. You will make important decisions, stabilise patients and accompany them safely to a suitable hospital. A job with responsibility, teamwork and the real feeling of making a difference.

What you can expect:

A high-quality, three-year training programme with an optimal combination of theory and practice
A responsible area of responsibility
An attractive salary
Working in a committed and open team
Individual support from dedicated training supervisors
Comprehensive health management
If suitable, further training as a fire officer candidate

What you should bring with you

Secondary school leaving certificate with completed vocational training of at least two years' duration or an intermediate educational qualification
Physical and mental resilience
Ability to work in a team
Ability to make decisions
Flexibility
Physical aptitude(overview of exercises from the sports test)
Enjoy working with and around people
Willingness to work in shifts
Empathy

This is how the training programme works

Vocational training consists of theoretical and practical lessons as well as practical training. The theoretical lessons are taught at the Bocholt Fire and Rescue Service Academy. The practical training is carried out at suitable training rescue centres and hospitals.

The theoretical and practical lessons cover the following topics, among others:

Recognising, recording and assessing emergency situations involving people of all ages and dangerous situations
Selecting, implementing and evaluating rescue service measures
Communicating with people seeking and in need of help
Life-sustaining measures until the emergency doctor arrives

Practical training at the rescue centre includes the following tasks: