Firefighter - Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire•Phoenix, AZ

13d•$65,297 - $68,561

About The Position

Firefighter-Paramedics deliver high-quality service and provide basic and advanced patient care in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner. They assess situations, provide patient care, and determine the appropriate course of action and protocols for each call. The role includes fire suppression, emergency medical services, public education and inspections, equipment and facility maintenance, and compliance activities. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State or IFSAC or ProBoard certification as Firefighter II.
State or IFSAC or ProBoard certification in Hazardous Materials-Operations.
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.
Assist with controlling structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires using appropriate extinguishing agents.
Operate fire equipment and gear; 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 individuals and provide emergency and non-emergency medical procedures on-site and during transport.
Perform skilled tasks during emergency and non-emergency calls and transfer patients to medical facilities.
Treat patients according to established EMS protocols and department policies, and prepare written patient-care reports.
Provide treatments or direct response teams, under a physician’s direction, in administering medications, intravenous solutions, respiratory assistance, EKG monitoring, telemetry transmissions, and other life-support procedures.
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 fire-station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education events.
Interact cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, doctors, healthcare professionals, and representatives of city departments, fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Conduct assigned daily and weekly inspections of vehicles and equipment; 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 corrective and preventive measures determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee; cooperate with Internal Audit, Compliance, and HR on recommendations and workflow changes.
Act promptly on concerns identified by Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance; comply with and enforce policies and procedures.
Complete required compliance training within the designated time frame and without compliance-related corrective actions during the current review period.
Perform other duties as assigned.