Career guide · North Carolina
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in North Carolina
12 active openings· pay $53k–$82k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentNorth Carolina EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most North Carolina departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in North Carolina
12 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Paramedic
American Addiction Centers · Durham, NC
ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - (A 44) (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)
Durham County · Durham, NC
EMT - (A 44) (MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
Durham County · Durham, NC
PARAMEDIC (A 44) - MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Durham County · Durham, NC
Logistics Technician (Hourly)
Emergency Services · 1002 Meadowood Greensboro, NC
EMT - Basic
Community Safety · 516 Rigsbee Avenue, NC
Certified Fire/EMS Professional
Fire/Rescue · Greenville, NC
Paramedic (Part-Time)
Fire/Rescue · Greenville, NC
EMT- Paramedic Pool - 2026
Emergency Services · 1002 Meadowood Greensboro, NC
EMT-Basic & Advanced DOQ Pool - 2026
Emergency Services · 1002 Meadowood Greensboro, NC
Logistics Technician (Full Time)
Emergency Services · 1002 Meadowood Greensboro, NC
Community Responder EMT Coordinator
Community Safety · 516 Rigsbee Avenue, NC
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