Firefighter EMT

Description

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide fire protection and suppression, hazmat, rescue services, and EMS services to people and animals, and serve the public in those capacities. The Firefighter-EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency situations and conducts patient care to include Advanced Life Support. They may be assigned to an ambulance or fire engine. They conduct technical functions related to fire protection and suppression of all fires, rescue, EMS, and Hazmat, including responding to emergency situations. They perform daily inspections of all equipment, apparatus and firehouses to insure mission readiness.

Firefighter EMT Annual Pay Rate: $77,118.08 per year

Duties and Responsibilities

• •Maintains and supports a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization as a whole, fully embracing the cultural and values statements espoused by the City.
• •Responds to all fire/rescue (animal and people), hazmat or medical calls and emergencies, and provides care, direction or support as necessary in the particular area as dictated by his/her shift job. May be sole respondent in some cases, and may be required to coordinate volunteers or other agencies/departments at site; responds and mitigates non-emergency situations.
• •Conducts basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment ensuring access via communications equipment and responsiveness/readiness of emergency vehicles; ensures all medical supplies are stocked and ready on the assigned vehicle.
• •Conducts maintenance of fire facilities, including custodial duties such as cleaning, repairing and relates tasks.
• •Attends and provides formal recruit training on fire department EMS issues, procedures, and programs for volunteer staff.
• •May oversee EMS functions for the City, including responding to calls and assisting with developing and implementing procedures.
• •Conducts all duties and responsibilities of an EMT, and may act as the Supervisor at the firehouse or on scenes.
• •May attend administrative meeting and departmental representative as requested.
• •Completes reports of emergency medical responses and patient care.
• •Requests the purchase of medical supplies and equipment within department guidelines.
• •Required to work 48 hour shifts at fire stations on a fire engine or an ambulance crew.
• •Conducts patient care, identifies diagnostic signs and symptoms, may seek technical guidance of an emergency room physician prior to rendering treatment, and administers emergency care as determined necessary.
• •Attends annual trainings to ensure all required certifications are current and maintained. Loss of required certifications may result in termination.
• •Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens and co-workers.
• •Answers telephone, responds to citizen questions, and provides information as necessary.
• •Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisor Duties

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment for this position involves exposure to various physical and environmental conditions. The incumbent may encounter intermittent loud or distracting noises from engines, generators, and other equipment, as well as occasional equipment vibration. Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, and gases in poorly ventilated areas may occur occasionally. There is potential for limited exposure to hazardous conditions, including heights, burns, radiant energy, explosives, and electrical or mechanical dangers.

The position also involves moderate to high exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, and the physical and emotional stress associated with emergency response scenarios. Additionally, the incumbent may face risks associated with motor vehicle traffic hazards while performing emergency duties.

The role requires frequent interaction with citizens in a variety of emotional states, including those who may be distressed, fearful, angry, or grieving, necessitating strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.

Requirements

Qualifications

• •Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in fire suppression, emergency medical services or closely related field.
• •Requires six (6) months experience in firefighting, emergency medical services or closely related experience.
• •Requires a valid Colorado Driver’s License or attained within 30-days of employment.
• •Requires Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate.
• •Requires Colorado State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• •With NREMT, requires attaining a 90-day provisional state license which allows the incumbent to operate as an EMT until a Colorado State Emergency Medical Technician-EMT has been issued.
• •Requires American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• •Requires IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I certification or higher.
• •Requires attaining IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter II certification within one (1) year of employment.
• •Requires IFSAC/Pro-Board Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certification or higher.
• •Requires attaining IFSAC-Pro-Board Driver Operator certification within one (1) year of employment.
• •Requires attaining NWCG S130/190 within one (1) year of employment.
• •Ability to obtain the following ICS Certifications: IS100, 200 & 700 within one (1) year.

Required Capabilities

• •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• •To perform the essential job functions and to ensure the safety of themselves, their coworkers, and the public, employees must have the ability to regulate attention; to plan; to understand, remember, and apply information; to effectively interact with others; to concentrate and maintain pace; and to adapt or regulate one’s behavior.
• •Ability to proficiently read, speak, and understand English. Proficiency in non-English languages is highly valued.
• •Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• •Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, statistical and mathematical abilities and interpersonal skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write complex reports and distill information for many audiences.
• •This position requires close, distance and peripheral vision.
• •Ability to hear an average conversational voice in a quiet room, using one or both ears, at a distance of six (6) feet. Ability to hear sounds and signals indicating work and safety necessities.
• •This position requires standing, walking and sitting for periods of time. Utilization of hands and fingers to operate office computer keyboard and equipment required. Must be able to reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch if needed.
• •Must be able to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds as needed and frequently lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• •This position requires effective proficiency in the use of computer software and applications, office equipment, and professional telephone use. The ability to adequately type quickly with few to no errors is also very important. This position will often require multi-tasking in the use of computer, phone, and office equipment while interacting with clients. Candidates for this position may be required to take and pass technology proficiency assessments prior to employment.

Acknowledgement

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