Firefighter/EMT

This position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service, and rescue activities.

Qualifications
• Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires.
• Knowledge of emergency medical principles and applications.
• Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the Fire Department.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems, and water mains.
• Knowledge of universal precautions relating to infection control.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials response principles.
• Skill in the operation of firefighting, rescue, and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Skill in patient assessment.
• Skill in the use of a computer.
• Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Special Requirements
• Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue and other emergency incidents.
• Responds to medical emergencies; provides EMT-level treatment.
• Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
• Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety classes; provides tours of the fire station.
• Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.
• Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups.
• Conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as requested.
• Performs related duties.

Miscellaneous Information
Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, city ordinances and policies, fire rescue and EMS protocols, NFPA standards, and life and fire safety codes. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Requirements: EMT certification

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled