Firefighter / Paramedic

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position represents entry level to advanced level in line fire suppression and fire prevention. This position performs advanced emergency medical skills and procedures and the use of advanced medical equipment. This position responds to emergency incidents and performs a variety of tasks, to include, but not limited to; combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, extricating and rescuing individuals from entrapment situations, treating the sick and injured, operation and maintenance of fire rescue equipment, apparatus, and quarters.

Performs the duties and fulfills the responsibilities of a State of Nevada Certified Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, in accordance with the provisions of Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 450B and standing orders and written protocols as set forth by the Medical Director for the Pahrump medical division. Applicant must be able to work 24 hours shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED, and valid CPAT within 6 months of applying; valid IFSAC or Nevada FF1, NREMT Paramedic, BLS-C, PHTLS, ITLS, ACLS and PALS certification.

Special Requirements
Town of Pahrump requires a pre-employment drug screen through a designated facility; employment is contingent upon successful completion of this process.

Miscellaneous Information
Applications must be received by the deadline. Applications may be obtained and returned to the following HUMAN RESOURCES Department: 1981 E Calvada Blvd., Suite 120 Pahrump, NV 89048. Applications may also be downloaded from www.pahrumpnv.gov. Town of Pahrump is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants requesting accommodation under the ADA should contact Human Resources. Please call (775) 751-6301 with any questions. CLOSING DATE AND TIME: This is an open and continuous recruitment which may close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

Requirements: Paramedic certification

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled