Firefighter/Paramedic

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Under general supervision, this position performs general technical protective service work in the fields of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services. Reports to a Company Officer.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides emergency response, basic or advanced life support and a variety of other assigned duties associated with fire and rescue; provides immediate emergency care to ill or injured persons; assesses the patient to determine the extent of the patient’s condition; renders immediate and appropriate treatment to include but not limited to emergency invasive procedures; and transports patients to appropriate medical facilities.Provides fire prevention, rescue, fire suppression, and a variety of other assigned duties associated with fire and rescue; assists in performing rescues from hazardous sites such as auto accidents and collapsed buildings; and operates fire apparatus and equipment. Performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as preparing reports and completing forms, using computers and appropriate approved software. Performs housekeeping duties at assigned station; performs inspections, maintenance and minor repairs on apparatus and equipment for both firefighting and emergency medical services. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Requires a minimum of a High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or a combination of education and training. Requires the completion of an approved and recognized regional fire academy and certification as EMT-Paramedic through complete of the National Registry Testing. Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check. Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation and pre-employment substance abuse testing and is subject to random controlled substance testing and annual medical evaluations.