Firefighter/Paramedic

-Responds to emergency incidents and provides basic or advanced life support care (based on level of certification); assists in the emergency transportation of patients to medical facilities as required. -Responds to fire alarms, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, public service calls, or other incidents that require the mitigation of circumstances that may threaten life, property, or the environment. -Drives and operates fire apparatus and related equipment as necessary, during emergency and non-emergency responses. Properly positions apparatus at the scene to ensure effective and safe operations. -Searches and rescues victims from buildings, motor vehicles, water hazards, and other locations. -Isolates and minimizes hazardous materials spills. -Works closely with other emergency medical staff and coordinates with police, public safety, and fire personnel from other agencies; responds to mutual aid situations. -Participates in investigations, clean-up, salvage, and overhaul operations. -Participates in the fire inspections of buildings and properties within the City on a regularly scheduled basis. -Maintains apparatus and vehicles in a clean and operable condition; performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment; reports the need for major repair. -Maintains the station and living quarters in a clean and orderly condition; performs minor maintenance on facilities and station equipment. -Participates in all assigned drills and training sessions. -Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the community; presents a variety of educational and public services programs to children, as well as youth and community groups. -May coordinate specific program or project areas, such as EMT, hazardous materials, CPR and First Aid training, and specialty equipment acquisition and maintenance. -Prepares reports, prepares and maintains logs, records, and accurate files. -Performs related duties as assigned.