Firefighter EMT
About The Position
We are seeking dedicated Firefighter-EMTs who are passionate about delivering high-quality service and providing basic patient care in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner. EMTs assess situations, provide patient care, and determine the best course of action and appropriate protocols for each call. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The role responds to fire and medical emergencies, performs fire suppression, search and rescue, and patient assessment and treatment, and completes reports. It also includes public fire-safety and education activities, vehicle and equipment inspections, facility maintenance, and compliance-related duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State or IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) or ProBoard (Fire Service Professional Qualifications System) certifications in Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials-Operations.
- State-issued or National Registered EMT certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record under Rural/Metro policy; a DUI within the last five years disqualifies an applicant.
- Ability to work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Availability for overtime as needed, including emergency assignments.
- Must meet local standards for qualifications, training, and eligibility for hiring, placement, or promotion.
- Must meet the physical demands needed to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency fire alarms and perform fire suppression duties.
- Assist with controlling structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires using appropriate extinguishing agents.
- Operate fire equipment and gear for suppression and control, and perform search and rescue, ventilation, and salvage operations.
- Provide detailed written reports of firefighting and rescue actions.
- Respond to emergency medical calls; assess ill or injured individuals and provide emergency and non-emergency medical procedures on-site and during transport.
- Conduct skilled tasks during emergency and non-emergency calls and transfer patients to medical facilities.
- Treat patients according to established Emergency Medical Service protocols and Rural/Metro Fire Department policies, and provide written reports detailing patient care.
- May mentor EMT-B trainees.
- Conduct fire safety inspections, home safety checks, fire extinguisher inspections, and pre-fire planning inspections.
- Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct fire station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education events.
- Interact cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, doctors, healthcare professionals, representatives of other city departments and fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Conduct assigned daily and weekly inspections of vehicles and equipment, and document and report discrepancies to the on-duty Fire Captain.
- Perform daily facility maintenance, including cleaning and inspecting.
- Review paperwork for accuracy and adherence to processes; participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.
- Implement corrective and preventive measures determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee and cooperate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and HR on workflow recommendations and changes.
- Take action in accordance with Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance regarding areas of concern.
- Comply with and enforce policies and procedures, and complete required Compliance Training within the designated time frame.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
