Full-Time and Auxiliary Paramedics/Paramedic Students

Henderson County EMS is a progressive 911 EMS agency that currently staffs nine dual-paramedic EMS units. Our department serves two local hospitals, one regional trauma center and is supported by a separate agency that handles all convalescent transports. Working 12-hour shifts, our medics can enjoy their time off hiking, biking, and enjoying all the activities that the mountains of western North Carolina have to offer. Did we mention full-time personnel are guaranteed 8 consecutive days off a month?! This flexible schedule, progressive protocols, and top-of-the-line equipment are just a few things that make Henderson County EMS a great place to work.

Additional Benefits:

• Built in overtime each pay period.
• Additional compensation for critical care and advanced certifications.
• Opportunities to participate in specialized teams.
• Paid in-house continuing education program.
• Flexible scheduling for students (around attendance of initial paramedic courses)
• Paid time worked for up to 12 hours per pay period of initial paramedic classwork
• Free medical insurance for full-time employees when wellness participation requirements are met with impressive health benefit plan.
• County Wellness Center and embedded Behavioral Wellness Counselors

For more information, please see our website: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/ems/page/employment. Henderson County is accepting applications for full-time and auxiliary positions with Emergency Medical Services.

Applicants must:

• Possess a current paramedic certification OR
• Possess EMT or AEMT certification, currently be enrolled in a paramedic program, and obtain paramedic certification by June 30, 2025

Testing is required and includes written, practical, and physical ability testing. Previous emergency medical service experience is preferred. Pre-employment screenings are required for all finalist applicants.

Applications must be obtained, fully completed, and submitted to Henderson County HRD by mail at 112 First Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, by email (hrd@hendersoncountync.gov), or by fax at (828) 698-6184.  Please see our website, www.hendersoncountync.gov/hr and refer to the Additional Applicant Information section for more detailed instructions. 

Starting Salaries

• Paramedic I – Starting at $29.58 (4 % increase after orientation)
• Advanced EMT - $27.39
• Emergency Medical Technician - $26.34