§ 8-15-20a

W. Va. Code § 8-15-20a

Special examination for firefighter paramedic.

  1. (a) A municipality with a firefighter's civil service commission providing an advanced life support ambulance service licensed by the state health department may also administer a special examination for the position of firefighter paramedic.

  2. (b) An applicant for the position of firefighter paramedic shall:

    1. (1) Be a certified paramedic;
    2. (2) successfully pass the firefighter paramedic examination; and (3) meet the requirements of section seventeen of this article.

  3. (c) Any person employed as a firefighter paramedic under the provisions of this section shall:

    1. (1) Maintain paramedic certification;
    2. (2) complete all required fire service training; and (3) comply with all other provisions of this article applicable to the continued employment of firefighters.
  4. (d) Every position of firefighter paramedic, unless filled by promotion, reinstatement, reduction or a current firefighter, shall be filled only in the manner specified in section twenty of this article.
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