Firefighter AEMT

City of Suffolk, VA-posted 11 months ago
Suffolk, VA
251-500 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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Under general supervision, performs general emergency response work in firefighting, emergency rescue, and hazardous material response. Work involves performing fire suppression, emergency rescue and/or hazardous material containment or cleanup work in response to alarms, and operating associated equipment and apparatus; and training in the methods and techniques of emergency response operations and use of equipment and apparatus. Employee is also responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment, performing fire inspections, and performing various maintenance and custodial duties at the assigned fire station. Reports to a Fire Lieutenant or Captain.

  • Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency rescue or hazardous material response.
  • Advances hose lines into fire area, selects hose nozzle, lays and connects hoses, holds nozzle and directs stream of water onto fire.
  • Raises and climbs ladders, creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using various hand and power tools.
  • Performs necessary emergency rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic Life Support.
  • Identifies hazardous materials and type of container or carrier at spill scene, uses various booms and barriers to contain spills and mitigate runoff.
  • Performs salvage operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water, removing debris and placing ventilation equipment.
  • Inspects assigned emergency response apparatus and equipment daily to ensure efficient operating condition and readiness.
  • Cleans and maintains equipment, as necessary, after completion of emergency response operations.
  • Attends and participates in training sessions on fire suppression techniques, equipment techniques, emergency medical care, hazardous material containment, street layout and building and hydrant location.
  • Prepares and maintains activity records, providing pertinent information to department personnel on following shift.
  • Serves as an apparatus operator, as necessary and approved.
  • Maintains all requirements of Firefighter Recruit.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Successful completion of the probationary period from Fire Fighter Recruit or a minimum of 3 years' experience in firefighting and emergency response.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Firefighter Level II.
  • Ability to maintain certification as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
  • Possession of a Certification in HAZMAT operations, EVOC Class III; obtain and maintain driver pump operations, Introduction to Technical Rescue Module II or equivalent.
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