Want to help save lives? Honolulu EMS now accepting applications for EMT Academy

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu Emergency Medical Services is accepting applications for their next emergency medical technician academy for three days only.

Officials say they are looking to hire a new wave of EMTs to fill vacancies in the division.

The job posting will remain open until Thursday or until 550 applications are received.

According to the job listing, an EMT works as a trainee in a planned training program in emergency medical work. They also assist and participate in providing emergency medical services at the scene of accidents or distress, in transit, and at medical facilities.

“We are looking for recruits who have a passion to help others, often when those people are experiencing their worse moments,”said Jim Ireland, Director of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department. “It is a very difficult job and it takes a special person but it is also exciting and incredibly rewarding.”

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In addition, EMTs must also possess sound moral character, integrity, credibility and have the ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations.

Applicants are required to be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a U.S. citizen and have a driver’s license.

If accepted, applicants must pass a written test to enter a six-month training academy program that begins July next year. Once accepted into the Academy, recruits will earn a starting pay of $4,933 a month.

The Academy runs for 20 weeks.

For more information on the job listing or to apply, click here.