Overview

Position: EMS Volunteer – Stipend Per Run

  • Driver: $75 per run

  • EMT-Basic (EMT-B): $100 per run

  • Advanced EMT (EMT-A): $150 per run

Applicants should specify in their application whether they are applying for a volunteer Driver, EMT-B, or EMT-A position in Eureka or Crescent Valley. Volunteers operate under the guidance of the Eureka County EMS Coordinator and the direct supervision of a Volunteer EMT, providing professional support to the county’s EMS program.

Position Overview:
Volunteers are responsible for safely operating ambulances during emergency and non-emergency calls, as well as assisting with public events where injuries may occur. While this role does not provide direct medical care, it ensures that EMS operations run smoothly and efficiently. Volunteers are expected to respond to calls and participate in scheduled training.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate the ambulance at all times during calls and standby events.

  • Support Volunteer EMTs in patient transport, lifting, rescue, and other emergency procedures according to state law and service protocols.

  • Communicate effectively with Dispatch, hospitals, other responders, and medical personnel using radios, telephones, and in-person interaction.

  • After each call, inspect, refuel, restock, and clean the ambulance and equipment.

  • Immediately report to the EMS Coordinator any:

    • Out-of-service ambulance or faulty medical equipment

    • Lack of available volunteers

    • Staff injuries, major incidents, or accidents involving county property or personnel

  • Participate in ongoing training to maintain professional certifications and competencies.

  • Comply with all applicable Nevada Revised Statutes and Administrative Codes.

  • Provide a welcoming and professional environment for volunteers and the public.

  • Actively recruit and retain volunteers while maintaining positive morale.

  • Keep EMS facilities, vehicles, and equipment organized, safe, and well-stocked.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

  • Completion of Driver’s Training and Emergency Vehicle Operations course.

  • Experience operating emergency vehicles preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Active Nevada Driver’s License.

  • Valid Nevada Ambulance Attendant License.

  • All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in active status.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

  • Ability to respond calmly and effectively under stress.

  • Critical thinking, logic, and sound judgment in emergency situations.

  • Commitment to safety, teamwork, and professional conduct.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in confined spaces and adapt to varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

  • Frequent walking, running on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, squatting, and standing for extended periods.

  • Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds.

  • Exposure to potential hazards, including traffic, body fluids, smoke, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise, and odors.

  • Duties are performed indoors and outdoors, often in challenging environmental conditions.