Firefighter/EMT - Basic

General Description

The purpose of this job is to respond to emergency calls; provide basic life support; engage in fire suppression, rescue and a variety of other assigned duties associated with fire and rescue.

This position works under general supervision of station officers, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Responds to emergency medical service calls, operates apparatus and administers patient care, transports patients to emergency care facilities for definitive care; observes patient responses; maintains accurate and complete prehospital patient care reports.
• Performs firefighting duties including operating fire apparatus, pumps and related equipment, and performing fire suppression, containment, and salvage and overhaul; lays and connects hoses; secures nozzles and directs streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses various types of extinguishing agents and other firefighting tools.
• Participates in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.
• Participates in emergency rescue operations, including search and rescue, water rescue, elevated rescue, and other rescue operations.
• Checks and restocks the emergency response vehicles for proper equipment and supplies.
• Inspects, cleans, tests, and performs general maintenance work on vehicles, apparatus, equipment, station and grounds.
• Presents programs to the community on safety and Fire/EMS prevention topics.
• Participates in training and instructional programs of technical material, scheduled drills and classes for various fire and/or EMS topics.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age, with successful completion and awarding of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Other Requirements (non-certified)

• Written Test
• Extensive Background Check
• Panel Interview
• Physical Ability Test
• Pre-Employment Physical
• Successfully complete a 20-23 week recruit school with extensive training in both emergency medical and fire services. Successful completion is regulated under the Crater Regional Academy.

Preferred Certifications

• Emergency Vehicle Operation I, II & III
• Virginia Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Firefighter I & II
• Hazmat Awareness and Operations

Physical Demands

Strenuous Work – frequently lifting 75 or more pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, standing for prolonged periods, twisting and other required physical demands necessary for job duties.

Work Environment (Unavoidable Hazards)

• Dangerous work with the possibility of prolonged periods working in high heat, extreme weather conditions, varying heights
• Involves routine exposure to fire and smoke, and dangerous chemicals and poisonous gases.
• Involves exposure to biohazards, bloodborne pathogens.
• Exposure to many unknown elements and materials that are unknown.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Dinwiddie County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

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