Firefighter/EMT

Coweta, City of•Fire Department, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter/EMT performs activities required to protect life and property by engaging in firefighting, emergency aid, advanced life support, hazardous materials, and fire prevention assignments. Firefighter/EMTs will maintain equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Requirements

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent.
Must possess Basic E.M.T. certification at time of hire.
Must obtain IFSAC- Firefighter I certification prior to completion of one-year probationary period.
Successful certification on Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAC).
Must obtain Advanced EMT (NREMT & State licenses) within 1 year of starting Advanced EMT program.

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus and ambulance, climbing ladders, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
Performs emergency aid activities including administering basic or advanced life support (ALS) aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates two way radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs flow testing of hydrants.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus, and equipment.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
Maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
Performs salvage operations, such as, throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Performs other duties, as assigned.
Serves as a member of various employee committees as needed.