Firefighter/EMT

Wilmington, City of•Fire Department, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilmington, Ohio is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT with the Wilmington Fire Department. Firefighters respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment may be at risk. Duties include fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and disaster assistance. Firefighters also participate in fire prevention, public education, equipment maintenance, and station operations. Candidates must complete an application with the City of Wilmington and must complete the FireTEAM test through the National Testing Network (NTN). Applicants should create or log in to their NTN candidate account and select the Wilmington Fire Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment
Valid Ohio driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Completion of the National Testing Network FireTEAM exam
Physical Ability Test (PAT)
Background Investigation
Oral Interview
Post-offer medical examination and screening

Nice To Haves

Ohio Firefighter Certification
Ohio EMT or Paramedic Certification
Applicants who do not currently possess Firefighter II and Paramedic certification may be considered but must obtain required certifications within 30 months of the date of hire in accordance with departmental requirements.
Lateral transfers from full-time combination Fire/EMS departments are accepted.

Responsibilities

Performs fire prevention, suppression, and rescue activities; responds to fire alarms and emergency calls; makes openings in burning buildings for ventilation and entry; lays and connects hose lines; operates nozzles directing water streams; operates portable fire extinguishers, axes, claw tools, and other firefighting equipment; performs salvage operations at fire scenes such as covering furniture, mopping floors, and clearing debris.
Drives and operates fire apparatus including pump trucks, ladder trucks, aerial equipment, and support vehicles; raises and climbs ladders; prevents the spread of fire and protects property from water damage; tests fire hydrants for flow, pressure, condition, accessibility, and location.
May assume command of a fire or emergency scene in the absence of an officer by evaluating the situation, determining appropriate methods and procedures, and coordinating activities of firefighters and assisting agencies on scene.
Performs emergency medical services and rescue functions; responds to medical calls; operates ambulances and provides emergency medical care to injured or ill individuals; administers oxygen, CPR, medications, and other treatments consistent with certification levels and Ohio EMS protocols.
Utilizes medical equipment including blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, IV equipment, cardiac monitoring equipment, backboards, and defibrillators; monitors and interprets EKGs; maintains radio communication with hospitals and dispatch.
Ensures equipment is fully operational at all times; performs general maintenance and upkeep of apparatus, equipment, and fire stations; conducts and documents required equipment inspections; participates in preventative maintenance on fire apparatus and station facilities.
Responds to service calls including smoke detector activations, carbon monoxide alarms, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency service requests.
Participates in pre-fire planning, fire prevention inspections, community education programs, and fire safety outreach.