January 23, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2008-04) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org MOBILE FIRE-RESCUE ANNOUNCES NEW CADET PROGRAM Mobile Fire-Rescue Department is seeking qualified candidates for its new Paramedic Cadet program. The program is open to young people at least 17 years of age but has not reached the age of 22. Potential candidates must have graduated from a standard senior high school or G.E.D. and must meet the admission requirements to become enrolled in Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Training. Candidates must also possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. After successfully completing the Paramedic program students will start firefighter training. The selected candidates will be paid a salary of $1,738 a month or $20,856 annually while in school and the department will pay for the candidate’s tuition, books and other cost associated with the class. Currently there are only ten (10) positions available to those who qualify for the program. Interested persons can obtain an application from the Mobile County Personnel Department located at 1809 Government Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. or go to www.personnelboard.org. Completed applications may be faxed to (251) 445-2219. For more information about the program call (251) 605-2318. ###