Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic

To respond to fire alarms, medical emergency and other calls to protect life and property; to participate in fire prevention and training; and to maintain the station and firefighting and/or paramedic equipment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:
1. Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and establish priorities for treatment; administer lifesaving procedures immediately.
2. Respond to fire alarms, rescue calls and other emergency incidents; perform the full range of fire suppression duties including laying and connecting hose; maintaining fire apparatus; directing water and chemical streams to suppress fire; raising and climbing ladders; ventilating burning structures; and entering buildings to evacuate occupants.
3. Provide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support treatment as required by standing protocol or E.R. orders; may administer EKG monitoring, IV fluids, defibrillation, intubation, extrication, bleeding control, oxygen, splinting and other treatment as required.
4. Administer first aid; assist other paramedics at medical emergencies; apply techniques for the control of bleeding; utilize immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.
5. Respond to a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, gas system leaks and trapped or injured persons.
6. Operate all types of fire suppression and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment and emergency medical equipment.
7. Clean apparatus and equipment at fire stations; maintain quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants.
8. Maintain inventory and equipment in emergency apparatus; stock supplies as needed; maintain the cleanliness and order of the truck.
9. Participate in salvage and cleanup operations.
10. Inspect building structures for compliance with fire codes; prepare reports and citations; explain City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public.
11. Respond to hazardous materials incidents; secure hazardous material scenes and identify spilled chemicals and other materials posing danger to the public; participate in hazardous materials clean-up activities.
12. Participate in fire drills; attend training sessions on firefighting techniques, emergency medical care and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.

Benefits: Holiday pay, time off for professional development, 12 Kelly days, 9 vacation days, top pay in 5 years, longevity/educational pay.

Work in an emergency firefighting environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions.

Requirements: One year of firefighting experience, high school diploma or equivalent with college level coursework in fire science/fire administration/related field, valid driver's license and Emergency Vehicle Driving Endorsement (by end of probationary period), State of Illinois Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License, approval to function as Paramedic within Fire Department's Emergency Medical System, Illinois State Fire Marshal Basic Operations Firefighter/Fire Fighter II Certificate, National Incident Management IMS 100, 200 & 700 Certifications, National Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician Certificate (within one year), Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support procedures knowledge, C.P.R., physical aptitude, mechanical aptitude

Salary: $80,943.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous