Fire Fighter/Paramedic Certified

About the role

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position serves as the lead paramedic and leader of the medical team. This position is further responsible for various firefighting and customer service-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls involving medical emergencies, all type fires, natural disasters, and hazmat incidents; responds to non-emergency service calls to assist the public; takes appropriate actions to minimize the loss of life and property.
• Develops medical strategies and tactics and is responsible for the oversight and coordination of emergency medical care
• Acts as a preceptor and mentor for other medical team members.
• Ensures that the medical standard of care and departmental policies, procedures, medical protocols and standing orders are followed; provides input on new policies and medical protocols.
• Ensures proper communication and documentation of the patient encounter.
• Drives emergency vehicles to transport personnel to and from calls in a safe manner.
• Performs search and rescue operations, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul duties.
• Operates pumps on fire apparatus and brush truck as certified; hand tools, fans, extrication tools, and light sets.
• Maintains current EMS and fire certifications through certification classes, drills, and continuing education.
• Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Firefighter reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
• Inputs information in regards to incidents, patient care reports, apparatus reports, and training hours.
• Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, and standing by at public relations events.
• Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
• Conducts pre-planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
• Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
• Completes patient care records, billing information sheets, and incident reports
• Provides paramedic level medical intervention; stabilizes injuries; administers appropriate drugs; utilizes advanced monitoring and diagnostic EMS equipment.
• Assesses and transports patients to the closest most appropriate medical facilities.
• Conducts daily and weekly inventory of all medical supplies and equipment assigned to medic units and fire apparatus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of Fire and EMS, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or GED.
• Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position after completing entry level training.
• Possession of a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to or meets current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as a Firefighter 2 and complies with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of State of Ga. Paramedic license and possesses and maintains National Registry certification as a Paramedic. (Employee must be functioning as a Paramedic to meet the intent of the Paramedic job description in order to be eligible for promotion.)