Firefighter/Paramedic (Part-Time)

Under general supervision, the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic provides emergency medical assistance and fights fires within the City.

FIREFIGHTING

• Responds to fire calls; controls, confines and extinguishes fires
• Controls the release of hazardous materials
• Performs specialized treatment of hazardous materials as member of hazardous materials team
• Cleans, sorts and examines debris of fire sights
• Participates in firefighting training sessions

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

• Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance
• Assesses medical condition of patients and provides emergency medical treatment
• Monitors EKG and vital signs
• Administers medication
• Performs cardiac defibrillation
• Applies splints
• Carries patients up and down stairs and across uneven ground
• Transports individuals to hospital in ambulance
• Takes blood pressure and heart rate for citizens, as required
• Ensures rescue squads and equipment are inspected daily

MAINTENANCE

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on fire equipment and vehicles:
• Checks fluid levels
• Tightens bolts
• Lubricates fittings
• Washes and cleans equipment
• Changes oil and filters
• Repairs and replaces tires
• Monitors the performance of fire equipment
• Recommends purchase of equipment including:
• Equipment replacement
• Equipment repair
• New and /or improved equipment

MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Attends meeting and serves on temporary committees, as requested
• Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions
• Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested