Firefighter (Paramedic)

Major duties

• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (Advanced Life Support): Utilizes all sources of information to investigate and determine the nature of the person's illness or extent of emergency. Performs initial and continuous patient assessment, as well as physical examination to determine patient care methods. Takes records and monitors patients' vital signs.
• Fire Suppression/First Responder: Responsible for adhering to the established standard operating guidelines of the fire protection as established by the Fire Chief. Performs the daily inspection, testing, and maintenance of two Medical Center-owned fire apparatus, one rescue vehicle, one rescue boat, motor, and trailer, and all associated equipment. Receives telephone reports of fire or other emergencies, initiates emergency response based on the information received, and uses fire department radio communications equipment to effectively relay information concerning the emergency.
• Fire Safety Inspector: Conducts quarterly flow tests of wet and dry pipe sprinkler systems and annual flow tests of fire hydrants, identifying and documenting deficiencies or impairments, and initiating action to assure correction. Conducts fire drills as assigned by the shift supervisor to evaluate employee knowledge of the fire plan and to identify those areas in need of improvement. Assists police service with unruly or combative patients.
• Hazardous Materials Operations: First responder to hazardous material incidents occurring on station and performs as a team member in determining the materials/chemical involved, the degree of life hazard, and potential environmental impact. Responds with the appropriate equipment to hazardous materials incidents in the surrounding communities.

Requirements

• Driver's License Requirement: A valid State motor vehicle operator's license is required. Applicant may be required to provide their license at the time of interview.
• Physical Abilities: Incumbent is required to work both inside and outside, frequently being exposed to adverse weather conditions and extreme heat while performing firefighting duties. Incumbent may be called upon to work in environments that are classified as immediately dangerous to life or health and - in some cases - may be required to work long hours under severe, stressful conditions.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-08 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
• Additional Qualifications: For those positions requiring the operation of specialized firefighting pumping equipment, mounted pressurized systems, dispensing devices, and/or rescue tools - applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability, before appointment, to operate the specific equipment to which they will be assigned, or similar related types of hydraulic equipment.