Paid on Call EMT/Firefighter

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: APPLICANTS MUST LIVE WITHIN A 3 SQUARE MILE RADIUS OF THE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT. The position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT) within the Jackson Fire Department is a responsible position which requires personnel to function both independently and as a team member when assigned tasks associated with treating and providing care and transport to sick and injured patients to the level of training in which they have achieved. The position of firefighter within the Jackson Fire Department is a responsible position which requires personnel to function both individually/independently and or as a team member when assigned tasks associated with fire suppression operations, fire prevention, hazardous environment mitigation, confined space entry, all under adverse conditions. This position is both physically and mentally demanding because work is often performed under emergency conditions. The position also requires participation in training activities, service on various committees, and department representation at public relations events. Pay is based on training and type of call being responded to.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Respond to EMS calls, fire alarms and other emergency calls, providing assistance as needed at a level equal to current level of certification and training. May be called upon to perform the following fire fighting tactical procedures: rescue, ventilation, fire confinement, exposure protection, fire extinguishment, salvage and overhaul. Work as a member of a team to complete the assigned tasks. Required to fulfill on call time and respond to all fire and other emergency calls while on call. Perform assigned tasks and duties to maintain apparatus, equipment and the station. Participate in department training activities and attend conferences, seminars and participate in continuing education and training programs to improve Fire Fighter and EMS skills and techniques. Represent the department during public relations events. Maintain a professional physical and behavioral appearance such that the department will maintain a professional public image. Perform special duties and assignments and participate in various committees as may be assigned by MPO's, Lieutenants, Captains, Battalion Chiefs, Assistant Chief and Chief. When called upon to do so and when having met the required proficiency, act in the position of Motor Pump Operator and successfully assume the responsibility and authority of that position. Member must meet the minimum on-call hours each month (usually 60 hrs.)

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/ATTENDANCE: All EMT's and A-EMT's are required to attend two (2) in house fire training sessions per six month period (Jan-June)(July-Dec). All EMT's and A-EMT's are required to attend four (4) in house EMS training sessions per six month period (Jan-June)(July-Dec). All firefighters are required to attend six (6) in house training sessions per six month period (Jan-June)(July-Dec). Respond to an acceptable number of emergency calls.

The Village of Jackson does not offer benefits with this position.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, State EMT Basic and A-EMT OR EMT Basic and Firefighter 1 certification required within one year of joining, valid driver's license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 200 lbs in emergency situations, physical ability to perform all EMS and firefighting tasks