Firefighter/Paramedic 56-Hour - 03292022

A professional position responsible for the maintenance of firefighting skills and paramedic license, performance of basic and advanced life support skills, prevention and extinguishment of fires, the protection and saving life and property, and the enforcement of County and State fire prevention codes, as well as any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires.

Requirements

• Responds to fire and EMS calls with a fire company and performs fire/EMS/rescue duties as assigned or assumed.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes as directed.
• Attends training in subjects pertinent to EMS, (ALS), firefighting, fire inspections, equipment operation, emergency medical treatment, and other related areas.
• Provides Basic and Advanced Life Support care to the person in need of medical attention.
• Administers pre-hospital emergency rescue and medical services, and advanced life support allowed within the scope of training.
• Serves as an ambulance driver as needed.
• Handles emergency and non-emergency patient transfers as assigned, including both in-county and out-of-county.
• Completes necessary written reports, including patient reports, patient bills, and daily team and unit reports, in a timely accurate fashion.
• Cleans and maintains ambulance and equipment on a daily basis, including maintaining required inventory of ambulance supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan