Paramedic Probationary (FC 132)

About the role

Works under an assigned fire station Lieutenant and on‑duty Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lieutenant, providing emergency medical care and performing firefighting duties.

Responsibilities

• Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information.
• Checks pulse and respiration of patient.
• Administers medical treatment in response to patient's 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/unloads patients into/from ambulance.
• Drives emergency ambulance on an emergency call in a safe manner and transports patients to hospitals or medical facilities.
• Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office.
• Puts on protective equipment such as air pack, turnouts, gloves.