Firefighter/Paramedic Ongoing Applications

About the role

A Paramedic/Firefighter provides direct services, individually and as a member of a team, in response to fire, rescue, hazmat and other incidents. They respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to: intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of various medications.
• Drives and operates ambulance or other apparatus as assigned and/or operates as a member of paramedic engine or paramedic truck company.
• Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
• Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories.
• Checks medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
• Participates in firefighting duties as described in the minimum qualifications section and duties as outlined in the Firefighter job description.
• 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.
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
• Functions as Engineer or Acting Officer in Charge (AOIC) when required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a certified EMT.
• Licensure as a Paramedic by the State of Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or NREMT-P and complete state reciprocity within two (2) months of hire date.
• Maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements, including current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or equivalent.
• Firefighter I, Firefighter II and ADO-Pumper through the Utah Fire Service Certification System.
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver license.
• Must complete department’s emergency ambulance driving class.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with existing triage, treatment and patient transport protocols.
• Familiarity with standing orders provided by off-line medical director.
• Proficiency in advanced life support procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to follow both written and oral communication; ability to communicate in a written and verbal manner: ability to exercise appropriate safety tactics in firefighting and medical emergencies.
• In addition to basic life support (BLS) skills, must be proficient in advanced life support (ALS) skills including but not limited to IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway control and a variety of medication therapies.
• Ability to handle high levels of personal stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions, including verbal and physical abuse, witnessing death and critical injuries and experiencing risk of personal harm.
• Working knowledge of the goals and objectives of City fire control program; working knowledge of effective techniques and methods of fire suppression and control; working knowledge of effective operation of policies and procedures established for the Fire Department, some knowledge of hazardous substances and their control.
• Skill in the operation of the apparatus to be driven; skill in maintenance of equipment and station; skill in operation of fire and emergency medical service equipment.

Skills

• Advanced Life Support Procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Communication Skills
• Stress Management
• Equipment Operation
• First Aid and Medication Administration

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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