Fire Medic (Entry Level & Lateral Transfer)

JOB
Under supervision of a Fire Captain, is responsible for responding to fire alarms and assisting in fightingfires; responds to emergency medical alarms and administers treatment and transportation of sick orinjured persons to medical facilities; participates in fire station maintenance; engages in training andexercise programs as directed; performs other related duties as required. This is a safety-sensitiveposition.Necessary Certification: Both of the following are required prior to hire: Ohio Paramedic certification, Ohio Firefighter II certification

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Performs duties of a certified Firefighter II, according to best practices and standards set forthby the Division of Fire• Perform duties as a certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, when applicable, according to best practices and standards set forth by the Division of Fire• Participates in continuing training by attending drills, studying technical material, and attendingconferences and meetings relating to the latest firefighting techniques and equipment• Works irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays• Maintains licenses and certifications as required• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain toessential functions• May be required to respond to major fires while off duty• May make building fire prevention inspections throughout the City• Maintains records of findings• Re-inspects properties where violations of the fire prevention code have been found• May assist in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness,hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, andemergency aid activities• Present programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics• May be required to maintain firefighting and EMS equipment and fire station as assigned• In the absence of the Fire Captain, may be assigned to work out of class and perform the dutiesof a Fire Captain in accordance with the best practices and standards set forth by the Division ofFire

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Candidates must provide the following documents/certifications: -Copy of Ohio Paramedic Certification-Copy of Ohio Firefighter II Certification·Copy of Driver’s License·Copy of Birth Certificate·Personal History Questionnaire on NTN (Entry Level Only)·Copy of High School Diploma or GED·College Diploma (If applicable)·Military Experience – DD214 (If applicable)