Firefighter / EMT

NANA Regional Corporation•Chattanooga, TN

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT/Firefighter is responsible for providing pre-hospital emergency medical care and fire suppression services to protect life, property, and the environment. This role operates primarily in out-of-hospital settings and requires collaboration with medical direction, other provider agencies, and state EMS systems. EMT/Firefighters are accountable to medical direction, their peers, and the public. Position is contingent upon contract award

Requirements

Current and valid EMT certification (Tennessee or eligible to obtain prior to hire).
Firefighter Level I.
Minimum age: 21 years to operate emergency vehicles.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
No disqualifying criminal convictions as defined by state law.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in physically demanding conditions and high-stress environments.

Nice To Haves

Firefighter Level II.
Minimally Interrupted Cardiac Resuscitation (MICR) proficiency.
Healthcare Provider CPR with AED.
BLS Certification.
HIPAA Privacy Rule Training.
Off-line Medical Direction Course.
EMS Standing Orders knowledge.
Hazmat Awareness.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Training.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-hospital emergency medical duties in compliance with state EMS regulations.
Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) care under medical direction.
Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of emergency vehicles.
Perform supply inventory and equipment checks in coordination with Paramedics.
Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls.
Operate emergency vehicles and communication equipment safely and professionally.
Perform vehicle extrication and other rescue operations.
Conduct fire prevention and suppression activities.
Protect life and property during emergency incidents.
Survey assigned areas andprovideddetailed activity reports.
Enforce customer procedures, regulations, and safety standards.
Maintain a safe environment for patients, co-workers, and the public.
Participate in other duties as assigned.