Pre-Qualified Firefighter/ EMT, AEMT, EMTI, EMTP

Function

Examples of Work

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Under supervision, lays out and connects hoses, and directs streams of water or extinguishment agents onto fires. Positions, raises, and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to rescue individuals from burning structures. Carries out firefighting activities using tools and methods in a prescribed manner; creates openings in buildings for ventilation, ingress, or egress, using axes, crowbars, and other appropriate tools. Salvages and preserves property to minimize fire loss; protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. Performs emergency lifesaving activities; administers emergency medical care. Performs clean-up activities following fire suppression operations.
• Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured, including bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen, and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Extricates patient from the scene using a stretcher, stair chair, and other approved methods of extrication and loads and unloads patients into and out of an ambulance. Transports patients to hospitals or convalescents to an approved destination and places the ambulance back in service upon arrival. Sanitizes and decontaminates the ambulance and equipment. When assigned, performs advanced life support and emergency medical services in the capacity of a trainee, at the level certified, under the general guidance of a Medic/Firefighter.
• Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, and grounds. Sweeps and mops station house floors; cleans and clears driveway; police grounds and trims grass. Inspects all fire apparatus daily; checks crankcase oil level, observes coolant level in radiator, checks batteries and all warning signals; inspects tires and cleans body of trucks. Checks and accounts for mobile and portable radio communications equipment. Inspects all related fire tools and equipment daily. Cleans and paints equipment as necessary.
• Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques. Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Drives fire apparatus, EMS vehicles, and support vehicles to the scene of emergencies. Makes adjustments to equipment as the situation demands at a moment's notice. Maintains proper operation of fire apparatus and other vehicles at all times. Informs the fire communications dispatcher of the status of emergency situations via radio.
• When assigned, may perform the following: vehicle maintenance and station maintenance; maintains supplies, conducts inventories; prepares a variety of reports; performs a variety of training functions under the direction of a senior officer; and performs a variety of safety functions, such as conducting safety inspections and tests, preparing safety materials and statistical report,s and completion of accident reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be certified as a Virginia Firefighter I & II and must be an EMT, AEMT, EMT- I, or EMT-P.
• Required medical standards provided by the city by a licensed physician; successful completion of the department's physical agility test; successful completion of the required application process for approval by the Fire Department; must pass a character background investigation and a polygraph examination; must agree to conditions of employment as specified by the Fire Department.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must possess no physical defects which would render the incumbent unfit to perform all the duties of a firefighter/emergency medical technician; ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; ability to communicate effectively and coherently over radios and other types of communication equipment; ability to prepare written documents and reports such as special reports, accident or investigation reports, etc.; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to operate equipment and machines such as fire and emergency response equipment and two-way communication equipment; ability to use personal computer and/or mainframe for job specific applications; ability to communicate general information regarding laws, ordinances, and regulations to the public; ability to communicate effectively with others by giving information and directions; ability to interact positively with members of the community and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse groups; good skills of observation and memory;

Features

• Duties may be performed on various shifts to include 8 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour, or other shifts as directed, up to 56 hours per workweek in accordance with all applicable Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines.
• May be rotated to medic/firefighter positions throughout all areas within the Fire Division.
• Receives formal performance evaluations at required intervals.
• Requires working under hazardous conditions.
• Must successfully complete all required training programs as directed by the Fire Division.
• Will be required to work in small confined areas and areas of extreme danger, to include heights, and to deal with extreme stress.
• This is a non-exempt position.