Certified Firefighter/Paramedic

JOB
Our Core Values We LOVE DeSoto •L- We lift up our community •O- We take ownership of our collective performance •V- We value and respect all employees •E- We empower employees to grow The purpose of this position is to provide fire suppression, rescue and emergency services. This is accomplished by responding to calls for service; providing emergency medical care; responding to hazardous materials scenes; completing firefighting and rescue activities; assisting with fire investigations; providing public education; and conducting pre-fire planning and safety surveys. Other duties include maintaining equipment and fire stations; conducting tours; inspecting fire hydrants; and inspecting equipment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Completes fire suppression activities by driving assigned apparatus to and from emergencies; laying and connecting hoses; maintaining pumping apparatus; ventilating structures; searching for hidden fires; operating hose lines; climbing ladders; searching for victims; and eliminating the possibility of rekindling. Provides emergency medical services by answering calls and responding to requests for service; extricating victims from accident scenes; lifting and transporting patients; checking vital signs; and providing life support and emergency medical treatment. Educates the public by providing instruction on fire prevention; overseeing fire drills; conducting fire station tours; facilitating first aid classes; conducting fire safety surveys; developing pre-fire plans; and answering general questions. Maintains the fire station by cleaning the facility; maintaining the grounds; completing preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility and apparatus; cleaning, inspecting and replacing hoses, inspecting equipment and apparatus; and maintaining protective equipment. Assists with fire investigations by reviewing information and preserving evidence.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft productsAbility to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officialsAbility to obtain Paramedic Certification within 18 months of employment and retain while employedAbility to obtain Basic Firefighter Certification / EMT within 18 months of employment and retain while employedAbility to successfully complete the written exam, rigorous physical agility, psychological and polygraph testing, and additional background screening and investigationAbility to alphabetize and numerically sequence materials