Firefighter/Paramedic

Performs duties, in both emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, emergency medical services, rescue services, hazardous materials response, and emergency management delivery at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. As a firefighter/paramedic duties also include emergency medical treatment beyond basic life support that provides advanced life saving techniques to the critically ill or injured. This is a union position.

• Assigned to the Department's Operations Division; Firefighters are assigned to an Engine Company or a Rescue Squad vehicle.
• Responds to but not limited to the following: fire incidents, emergency medical incidents, fire alarms, hazardous materials, rescue operations including various types of rescue incidents such as high angle, confined space, trench, vehicle extrication, and building collapse.
• Follow Centerra Group and FEMS III SOPs/SOGs.
• Inspect vehicles, equipment, and consumables for which they are assigned each duty shift.
• Meet all requirements for the position of Firefighter as well as Paramedic, participate in all assigned training and associated duties as a member of the Department's Operations Division including any/all fire ground assignments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions consisting of extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to function in extremely difficult circumstances and stressful situations.
• May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift heavy objects or persons in the course of rescue; ability to climb ladders, haul hose while wearing required protective clothing/gear; operate extrication equipment.

• IFSAC Firefighter I and II
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
• Missouri Paramedic License
• NREMT-P
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
• Must be a US citizen (or have proof of legal authorization to work in the United States)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have completed high school or have GED equivalent
• Must be literate in English
• Valid state driver's license with good driving record