PT Firefighter-Paramedic

About the role

The Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic provides both emergency medical services and firefighting duties to protect life and property. This dual role requires responding to emergency situations, including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and rescue operations. The position involves operating and maintaining firefighting and medical equipment, engaging in fire prevention and safety activities, administering advanced life support, and performing other related tasks under potentially hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides general duty firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and operating firefighting apparatuses, and responding to a wide variety of emergency alarms, including fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Administers advanced life support (ALS) care to sick and injured patients, including airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV/IO insertion, and medication administration.
• Lays and connects hoses, holds nozzles, and directs fire streams; raises ladders, cuts holes in roofs, forces doors, operates fire extinguishers, hand tools, power tools, bars, hooks, lines and other firefighting equipment as needed on firefighting and emergency medical scenes.
• Responds to vehicle accidents which may require vehicle extrication, stabilization, and fire suppression.
• Enters premises for firefighting, rescue and salvage operations.
• Drives fire apparatus and rescue vehicles, operate pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary fire rescue equipment.
• Performs salvage/overhaul operations by opening walls and ceilings to look for fire extension/hot spots, deploying salvage covers, removing water, and clearing debris.
• Participate in on-shift regular fire and rescue training sessions and drills.
• Attends public gatherings as assigned to ensure observance of fire safety regulations and requirements.
• Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to fire department property, apparatus and quarters.
• Generates and/or completes various records, reports, and checklists including medical records.
• May be required to perform duties under hazardous conditions, which involve extreme exertion, smoke, cramped surroundings, and extreme temperature ranges, all while wearing protective ensembles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree in Fire Science is preferred.
• Previous experience in firefighting and emergency medical services is desirable.
• Candidates who do not meet the exact education and experience criteria may be considered if they possess any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of appointment, a valid WI Driver’s License and maintain it throughout employment.
• Required certifications include Paramedic, ACLS, CPR, Firefighter 1.
• The following certifications are preferred: Firefighter/Paramedic- Firefighter II, Paramedic, MPO (Pumper and Aerial).

Skills

Knowledge of modern firefighting techniques, fire suppression methods, and fire prevention principles. Knowledge of emergency medical care practices and procedures. Ability to handle and operate firefighting and medical equipment. Ability to administer emergency medical care, including advanced life support if certified as a Paramedic. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, particularly under stressful conditions. Ability to operate radio and other communication equipment, receive and relay phone calls and fire alarm information. Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations, including extreme physical exertion and hazardous environments. Perform duties requiring physical strength, agility, and endurance. Maintain calm and composed demeanor during emergency situations. Work collaboratively within a team and follow directives from supervisory personnel.

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