Firefighter/ EMT - BLS

King William County • Aylett, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position performs general technical protective service work in the fields of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services. Reports to a Company Officer assigned to the station.

Requirements

• High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or a combination of education and training.
• Completion of an approved and recognized regional fire academy.
• Certification as EMT-B.
• Valid vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• NREMT-Basic certification.
• CPR certification.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course certification.
• S-3 certification.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
• VDFP Certified Firefighter II certification.
• Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
• Mayday Operations certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs and the use of radio communications including appropriate channels and basic radio communication codes.
• Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize daily work routine.
• Ability to establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time management methodology.
• Ability to read maps, basic plans and diagrams such as evacuation or building floor plans.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving more than 175 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Specific hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to distinguish faint sounds, distance and direction.
• Must be able to wear and perform in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Must pass an annual physical provided by the County.
• Must complete drug testing, driving and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of practices pertaining to fire suppression to include safety and infection control procedures pertaining to the use and operation of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, and protective gear.
• Knowledge of the proper use and basic maintenance of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of incident command procedures, vehicle operations, and basic maintenance needs including fire engine, aerial and medical apparatus.
• Knowledge of emergency medical care including trauma, basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) principles and practices.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, procedures and practices as outlined in department directives as they relate to apparatus, equipment, tools, and protective gear.
• Maintains situational awareness.
• General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations.
• Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit.
• Anticipates, identifies and evaluates potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating situations and exercises appropriate judgment to establish priorities and take prompt action for problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency response, life support, and other fire and rescue duties.
• Offers immediate emergency care, assesses patient conditions, administers appropriate treatment (including emergency invasive procedures), and transports patients to medical facilities.
• May mentor Firefighter/Medic.
• Assists in fire prevention, rescue, and fire suppression duties.
• Performs rescues from hazardous sites such as auto accidents and collapsed buildings and operates fire apparatus and equipment.
• Performs clerical and administrative functions, to include preparing reports and completing forms, using computers and approved software.
• Conducts housekeeping duties at assigned stations and performs inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs on firefighting and emergency medical services apparatus and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED