Firefighter/Paramedic

Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District•Carbondale, CO

1d•$90,500 - $130,000

About The Position

Performs firefighting and emergency medical services, including fire prevention, control, and extinguishment. Responsibilities include operating firefighting apparatus and emergency vehicles, conducting rescue operations, providing medical treatment and transport, participating in training, delivering public education, and completing station maintenance.

Requirements

21 years of age
Valid Colorado driver’s license
High school diploma or equivalent
Colorado Firefighter I – with Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
Must obtain a minimum of FFII within 18 months of employment date
Colorado EMT-Paramedic C ertification
American Heart Association – ACLS Certification
American Heart Association – PALS Certification obtained within 12 months of employment date
S130/190 Basic Wildland Firefighter
ICS 100/200 and IS 700/800
Ability to pass NWCG Arduous Pack Test

Nice To Haves

Colorado Firefighter II
NWCG Wildland FF Type I
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
ICS -300

Responsibilities

Respond to all-hazards emergencies and related public service activities as required.
Works as an integral part of a firefighting unit, utilizing procedures and techniques as prescribed by the district; performing all required duties as necessary to support the district and its mission.
Perform duties as a Paramedic in accordance with CRFPD Protocols and SOGs.
Drive and operate fire, EMS, and rescue apparatus during non-emergency and emergency incidents.
Operate various rescue, emergency, and fire suppression equipment as needed, and inspects, repairs, and performs technical tasks related to maintaining assigned apparatus, equipment, and facilities.
Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facility; ensure that all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls
Maintain proficiency in assigned roles consistent with the requirements of the position.
Familiarization with street names, occupancies within response zone and district boundaries as they apply to mutual aid.
Provide or aid in transportation of patients to medical care facilities; provide ALS assessments and treatments that are aligned with the roles and responsibilities of a Paramedic; maintain professional working relationship with receiving medical facilities.
Utilize department computer-based programs for documentation, records keeping, etc. Providing for limited access to sensitive materials.
Provide facility and apparatus tours to the public, give demonstrations of equipment to the public in a safe educational manner.
Provide and participate in trainings.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the performance of Firefighter/Paramedic duties.
Perform other related duties and job tasks as assigned by supervisory staff.