Firefighter/Paramedic LTE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to, intravenous fluid administration, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, and administration of various medications.
• Drives and operates ambulance or other apparatus as assigned.
• Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
• Performs a thorough, daily inspection of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned; notifies OIC of any condition requiring repair or maintenance; insures that the inventory of supplies and equipment is complete; assures that apparatus, equipment, and records are maintained and in good order.
• Lays hose lines; operates nozzles, pumps and hydrants; utilizes fire extinguishers and performs other actions to suppress fire; operates hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
• Participates in salvage operation and post-fire operations; uses salvage covers, floor runners and other related equipment to reduce property damage from heat, smoke, fire, gases, and water.
• Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
• Transfers, lifts and moves patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents at an awareness level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public.
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic groups and other locations as requested.
• Conducts departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee’s job functions.
• Utilizes city computer system for patient care documentation, record keeping, pre-incident planning, and other job related functions.
• Drives and operates fire apparatus under the direction of the OIC and according to procedures as outlined in the City of Monona Fire Department SOGs.
• Participates in daily physical training.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State of Wisconsin Firefighter I certification
• State of Wisconsin Paramedic certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Current BLS CPR certification
• ICS 100 / ICS 200 / ICS 700 / NIMS 800
• Able to pass department human performance evaluation based on job description

Special Requirements

• 19 years or older
• Valid and insurable driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Must be of good moral character

Desirable Qualifications

• 2 or more years’ paramedic experience with a career/combination department
• State of Wisconsin Firefighter II certification
• Current NRP certification
• Experience working with volunteers
• Resident of the City of Monona