Firefighter/EMT

Description

Job Summary
The Firefighter/EMT performs activities required to protect life and property by engaging in firefighting,
emergency aid, advanced life support, hazardous materials, and fire prevention assignments.
Firefighter/EMTs will maintain equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements:
Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
Experience Required:
Must possess Basic E.M.T. certification at time of hire; must obtain IFSAC-
Firefighter I certification prior to completion of one-year probationary period; successful certification on
Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAC); any equivalent combination of experience
and education may be considered.
Must obtain Advanced EMT (NREMT & State licenses) within 1 year of starting Advanced EMT program.

Supplemental Information

Primary Work Location:
Fire Station. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly
works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts;
in high, precarious places; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne
particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting activities when the noise levels may
be loud.
Employee may be exposed to Bloodborne Pathogens. Hepatitis B Vaccination is available.