Firefighter Paramedic Lateral (FC 131)

About the role

Works under assigned fire station Lieutenant and on-duty Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lieutenant. Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information. Checks pulse and respiration of patient. Administers medical treatment in response to patients medical condition. Determines whether to transport patient using ambulance or wing based on medical situation and according to orders and protocols. Communicates with medical personnel at hospital regarding medical treatment and/or condition of patient. Loads and unloads patients to and from ambulance. Drives emergency ambulance on an emergency call in a safe manner and transports patients to hospitals or medical facilities. Assists hospital personnel in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Administers medical treatment in response to patients medical condition.
• Determines whether to transport patient using ambulance or wing based on medical situation and according to orders and protocols.
• Communicates with medical personnel at hospital regarding medical treatment and/or condition of patient.
• Loads and unloads patients to and from ambulance.
• Drives emergency ambulance on an emergency call in a safe manner and transports patients to hospitals or medical facilities.
• Assists hospital personnel in emergency situations.
• Searches for victims in smoky areas and determines safest evacuation routes for self and victim.
• Pries open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the jaws-of-life.
• Drafs or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or stairs.
• Connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc. and advances charged hose lines to fight fire.
• Identifies flammable or hazardous materials.
• Lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders.
• Extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat.
• Opens holes in structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment.
• Presents evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator.
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of well-established firefighting procedures.
• Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus.

Qualifications

• State of Tennessee National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified Firefighter I, II or eligible for reciprocity in the State of Tennessee and two (2) years of experience as a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic or five (5) years with a volunteer Fire Service or five (5) years with a volunteer Fire Service.
• Candidates age must be at least nineteen (19) years by the starting date of the hiring class for which he/she is considered; and candidates age cannot exceed forty (40) years by the date of the employment in this position.
• Must be currently licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Paramedic or be eligible for reciprocity in the State of Tennessee as a licensed Paramedic and obtain State of Tennessee Paramedic licensure prior to employment.
• Maintain Paramedic licensure as required by state guidelines in accordance with the Tennessee Emergency Medical Act as a condition of continued employment.
• Must pass comprehensive medical examination a physical ability test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Tennessee Driver's License with Endorsement F as a condition of continued employment.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job description.

Benefits

None specifically listed in the job description.

Pay

$78,604.76

Schedule

Twenty-four (24) hour shift rotation.