Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic (Lateral Entry)

Description

The Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic position involves controlling and extinguishing fires, responding to emergency situations, performing fire prevention, public education, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

Detailed Work Activities

• Controls and extinguishes fires, responds to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk;
• Fire prevention, public education, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance;
• Operates fire suppression equipment; raises and climbs ladders;
• Prevents the spread of fire and protects property from water damage;
• Tests fire hydrants for flow, pressure, condition, accessibility, and location;
• Assumes command of fire or emergency scene in absence of an officer;
• Administers pre-fire planning program;
• Communicates with dispatcher and safety personnel in person and via two-way radio;
• Provides emergency or other medical care functions;
• Operates ambulance and provides emergency medical treatment to injured and ill persons;
• Immobilizes fractures and administers other first aid procedures;
• Removes persons from emergency situations;
• Administers IVs;
• Administers paralytics, performs surgical airway management, assists in childbirth;
• Utilizes blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, IV kit, backboards, and other related equipment;
• Maintains radio communication with hospital;
• Maintains records and prepares reports regarding alarms, daily activities, supplies, and other matters relating to the department;
• Functions as incident commander in absence of an officer;
• Performs inspection of buildings and properties for fire prevention ordinances;
• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as required;
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions;
• Demonstrates prompt, regular, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED); successful completion of the State Firefighter II Certification Program and EMT Certificate;
• Must meet physical and psychological requirements for firefighter, EMT, and/or Paramedic;
• Must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy;
• Must possess Ohio State Career Firefighter II Certification;
• Must be issued an Ohio certificate to practice as an EMT-Basic, EMT – Advanced or EMT – Paramedic;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: City goals and objectives; City policies and procedures; emergency medical care procedures; first aid practices; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; medical technology; medical terminology; fire suppression and prevention techniques; fire/emergency rescue techniques; fire investigation and arson detection technique; fire preventions laws, codes, rules, and regulations; tools and equipment utilized in firefighting operations; two-way radio operations; geographic layout of jurisdictions; safety practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling.
• Skill in: use of modern office equipment; computer operation; computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office); motor vehicle operation; standard firefighting equipment operation.
• Ability to: carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; deal with many variables and determine specific action; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; demonstrate physical endurance; demonstrate physical agility; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and often adverse conditions; travel to and gain access to worksite; move quickly and effectively from one task to the other; lift, position, and move individuals according to established procedure; operate fire equipment; maintain fitness standards; develop and maintain effective working relationships; ability to get along with others.

Employees receive generous vacation, holiday, and leave benefits, and also sick time accrual. The city also offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision.