Firefighter EMT

City of Fountain•Fountain, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter EMT provides fire protection and suppression, hazardous materials response, rescue services, and emergency medical services to people and animals. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, provides patient care including Advanced Life Support, and may be assigned to an ambulance or fire engine. The position performs technical functions involving fire suppression, rescue, EMS, and hazardous materials response, and conducts daily inspections of equipment, apparatus, and firehouses to ensure readiness. The position requires 48-hour shifts at fire stations on a fire engine or ambulance crew. The Firefighter EMT may serve as the sole responder in some situations, coordinate volunteers or other agencies at a scene, oversee EMS functions for the City, and act as supervisor at the firehouse or on scenes. The position also attends annual training to maintain required certifications.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, supplemented by specialized courses or training equivalent to one year of college in fire suppression, emergency medical services, or a closely related field.
Six months of experience in firefighting, emergency medical services, or closely related work.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License, or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate.
Colorado State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification.
For candidates with NREMT, obtain a 90-day provisional state license permitting work as an EMT until a Colorado State EMT license is issued.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I certification or higher.
Obtain IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter II certification within one year of employment.
IFSAC/Pro-Board Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certification or higher.
Obtain IFSAC-Pro-Board Driver Operator certification within one year of employment.
Obtain NWCG S130/190 within one year of employment.
Ability to obtain ICS certifications IS100, IS200, and IS700 within one year.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-form instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to regulate attention, plan, understand and apply information, interact effectively with others, concentrate, maintain pace, and adapt behavior to support job performance and safety.
Ability to proficiently read, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, statistical, mathematical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write complex reports; and distill information for different audiences.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision.
Ability to hear an average conversational voice in a quiet room at six feet using one or both ears, and hear sounds and signals related to work and safety.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for periods of time; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and equipment; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
Proficiency using computer software and applications, office equipment, and professional telephone systems; ability to type quickly with few or no errors.
Ability to multitask while using computers, telephones, and office equipment and interacting with clients.
Candidates may be required to take and pass technology proficiency assessments before employment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in non-English languages is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Support a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization and embrace the City's stated values.
Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, medical, and other emergency calls involving people and animals; provide care, direction, or support as required.
Coordinate volunteers or other agencies or departments at incident sites when necessary and respond to and mitigate non-emergency situations.
Maintain vehicles and equipment, ensure communications access and emergency vehicle readiness, and stock medical supplies on the assigned vehicle.
Maintain fire facilities, including cleaning, repairing, and performing related custodial duties.
Attend and provide formal recruit training for volunteer staff on fire department EMS issues, procedures, and programs.
Oversee EMS functions for the City when assigned, including responding to calls and helping develop and implement procedures.
Perform EMT duties and, when required, act as supervisor at the firehouse or at scenes.
Attend administrative meetings and represent the department when requested.
Complete reports concerning emergency medical responses and patient care.
Request the purchase of medical supplies and equipment in accordance with department guidelines.
Provide patient care, identify diagnostic signs and symptoms, seek technical guidance from an emergency room physician when appropriate, and administer emergency care as necessary.
Attend annual training to keep required certifications current and maintained.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens and coworkers.
Answer telephone calls, respond to citizen questions, and provide information as necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.