Firefighter/Certified - Paramedic

About the role

The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency calls to fight/suppress fires and/or to provide life support at the scene.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, and other emergency situations;
• Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response;
• Assist in checking/maintaining stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station;
• Reloads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls;
• Prepares apparatus for subsequent emergencies;
• Tests hoses and pumps on apparatus;
• Provides protection of life/property;
• Suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires;
• Performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries;
• Aids in the inspection of buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards, and compliance with fire prevention ordinances;
• Performs regular fire prevention inspections of businesses and building contents;
• Assists in conducting fire investigations and identifying cause of fires as required;
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies, which may include a fire engine, pumps, generator, air compressor, hose, hydrants, ladders, extinguisher, self-contained breathing apparatus, extrication tools, hydraulic tools, chain saw, cutting torch, mechanic tools, axe, gas detector, ventilation fan, air pack, blood pressure cuff, or radio communications equipment;
• Utilizes protective/safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of self and other individuals;
• Maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, or map books for reference and/or review;
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other software programs;
• Prepares, completes and reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, ledgers, incident reports, fire/EMS reports, run sheets, patient records, inspection reports, pre-fire plans/drawings, maintenance records, maps, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, manuals, reference materials, work orders, purchase requests, or other documents;
• Communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications;
• Provides information and assistance;
• Takes and relays messages;
• Responds to requests for service or assistance;
• Provides information and education to the public regarding fire safety, fire prevention, and firefighting;
• Conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks;
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, volunteers, dispatchers, other departments, fire officials, law enforcement officials, medical personnel, outside agencies, property owners/occupants, victims, utility companies, civic organizations, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems;
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession;
• Reads professional literature;
• Maintains professional affiliations;
• Participates in continuing education activities, drills, demonstrations, and classes in firefighting/rescue techniques, hydraulics, pump operation/maintenance, first aid, fire prevention, and equipment maintenance;
• Attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate;
• Performs general laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance work associated with maintaining fire station;
• Operates related equipment;
• Responds to various non-emergency calls for assistance as requested;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;
• 12 months previous experience and/or training involving firefighting and basic emergency medical care preferred;
• Georgia Firefighter Certification, NPQ Firefighter I & II, Georgia EMT Paramedic Certification required at time of hire;
• To serve as acting FAO, requires a valid Class F Driver’s License (or equivalent) and all current eligibility requirements, training, and certifications required for promotion to the position of Fire Apparatus Operator.

Specialized Job Functions

• Department personnel assigned to serve as acting Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO): Responds to instructions from dispatcher and with proper certification drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location in the absence of a driver, notifying appropriate related agencies as needed;
• In the absence of a driver and with proper certification drives, operates, and monitors a variety of fire vehicles/apparatus;
• Determines best route to reach location of emergency calls;
• Positions apparatus and equipment for optimal use of equipment and hose;
• Maintains fire/ems equipment and apparatus in a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response during assigned shift.

Qualifications for acting FAO

• To serve as acting FAO will require a valid Class F Driver’s License (or equivalent) and all current eligibility requirements, training, and certifications required for promotion to the position of Fire Apparatus Operator.

Additional Information

The City of Milton offers considerable benefits to our employees as part of our commitment to foster a quality work environment and positive quality of life. These benefits are coordinated through the City's Human Resources Department, which partners with a host of qualified, well-rated outside vendors that offer services and programs that can be used by Milton employees during and beyond the workday.