Firefighter EMT & Paramedic
About The Position
Notice is hereby given that the City of Blue Ash, Ohio, will administer a written exam for the position of Firefighter (EMT & Paramedic). This exam will establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within the full-time Firefighter (EMT & Paramedic) classification. An employee in this class responds to calls for EMT & Paramedic services. The Firefighter (EMT) drives the rescue equipment, assists the Firefighter (Paramedic) and provides assistance in firefighting efforts, as well as in efforts to determine the causes of fires. The Firefighter (Paramedic) provides paramedical and medical services at emergency scenes involving injuries, life-threatening situations and deaths. A Firefighter also assists the Fire Chief by performing a variety of routine inspection duties in the functional areas of code enforcement and public safety, inspecting existing residential, commercial, industrial, educational and institutional structures for compliance with all City and related codes, ordinances and programs pertaining to fire prevention and extinguishment, minimum housing standards, crime prevention and the protection of lives and property. The employee also provides a support function by relieving the Fire Chief of record keeping duties and equipment and facility maintenance related to the fire prevention, emergency medical service and extinguishment activities of the City. Also assists the Fire Chief in first aide safety and fire prevention presentation to residential, business, social and institutional groups. Attends meetings and seminars related to emergency medical services, fire prevention and extinguishment.
Requirements
- Currently possess Firefighter 2 Certification.
- Currently possess State of Ohio EMT-Basic.
- Obtain a Paramedic Certification within three (3) years of appointment to full-time employment.
- Meet Blue Ash Fire Department physical agility test requirements.
- Attain a passing grade of 70% on the written examination.
Nice To Haves
- Current Firefighter/Paramedic who possess Firefighter 2 Certification and State of Ohio Paramedic Certification are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Responds to calls for EMT & Paramedic services.
- Drives rescue equipment.
- Assists the Firefighter (Paramedic) and provides assistance in firefighting efforts.
- Determines the causes of fires.
- Provides paramedical and medical services at emergency scenes involving injuries, life-threatening situations and deaths.
- Performs routine inspection duties in code enforcement and public safety.
- Inspects structures for compliance with fire prevention and extinguishment codes.
- Relieves the Fire Chief of record keeping duties.
- Performs equipment and facility maintenance related to fire prevention, emergency medical service and extinguishment.
- Assists the Fire Chief in first aide safety and fire prevention presentation.
- Attends meetings and seminars related to emergency medical services, fire prevention and extinguishment.
Benefits
- Full-time employment experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic will be considered in determining starting salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
