Firefighter - Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire•Yuma, AZ

12d•$63,126 - $69,039

About The Position

The Firefighter-Paramedic delivers high-quality fire and emergency medical services, including basic and advanced patient care in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner. Paramedics assess situations, provide patient care, and select an appropriate course of action and protocols for each call. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The role responds to fires and medical emergencies, performs fire suppression, search and rescue, patient assessment and treatment, and prepares written reports. It also includes public education and customer service, vehicle and equipment inspections, facility maintenance, and compliance activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State or IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter II certification.
State or IFSAC or ProBoard Hazardous Materials-Operations certification.
State-issued or National Registered EMT-Paramedic certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and 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.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency fire alarms and perform fire suppression duties involving structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires.
Operate fire equipment and protective gear, and perform search and rescue, ventilation, and salvage operations.
Prepare detailed written reports of firefighting and rescue actions.
Respond to emergency medical calls; assess ill or injured people; provide emergency and non-emergency care on scene and during transport; and transfer patients to medical facilities.
Treat patients according to established EMS protocols and department policies, and document patient care in written reports.
Under a physician's direction, provide or direct life-support procedures, including medications, intravenous solutions, respiratory assistance, EKG monitoring, and telemetry transmissions.
May mentor paramedic and EMT-B trainees and may be assigned primary EMT-Paramedic duties on 911 calls or transport ambulances.
Conduct fire safety inspections, home safety checks, fire extinguisher inspections, and pre-fire planning inspections.
Provide public information, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education events.
Work cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, doctors, healthcare professionals, representatives of other departments, fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Conduct assigned daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections; document and report discrepancies to the on-duty Fire Captain.
Perform daily facility maintenance, including cleaning and inspections.
Review paperwork for accuracy and adherence to processes; participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.
Implement compliance corrective and preventive measures, cooperate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and HR, and act promptly on areas of concern.
Comply with and enforce policies and procedures, and complete required compliance training within the designated timeframe.
Perform other duties as assigned.