Firefighter Paramedic

Pascua Yaqui Tribe•Tucson, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter Paramedic will perform specialized firefighter and Paramedic duties including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency lifesaving, and rescue. This role involves providing Basic and Advanced Life Support care, maintaining equipment, performing fire suppression activities, and engaging in various rescue and public assistance efforts. The position also includes departmental support such as public education, documenting patient encounters, and preparing incident reports. Continuous training, physical fitness, and station maintenance are integral parts of the role.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology and communication.
Knowledge of Tribal policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Fire Department rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Fire Department standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of Emergency Medical Treatment Standards and protocols.
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) Standards.
Knowledge of International Fire Service Training Association (I.F.S.T.A.) Standards.
Knowledge of Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.
Apply advanced life support care techniques and practices.
Apply fire suppression practices and principles.
Effectively rendering first aid and basic emergency medical care.
Effectively perform work of a hazardous nature under adverse conditions including but not limited to, confined areas, high places, during civil unrest, etc.
Follow instructions and work as a team member in a highly structured working environment.
Maintain physical fitness, agility and mental alertness during extended periods of work.
Follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
Prepare written documents on various Fire Department programs and projects as requested.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications.
Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.
Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.
High School Diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years old.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Firefighter I and II Certifications.
CPR and First Aid Certifications.
ACLS Certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Saving Certification.
Arizona EMT-P Certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Must passed Physical Fitness test annually.
Must have a FBI, BIA, and Tribal Court Clearance, which includes a Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain an AZ State Driver/Operator Certification, and other various certifications; depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide Basic and Advanced Life Support care and treatment.
Check, maintain, and repair equipment and personal fire suppression gear.
Ensure cleanliness of fire station, and ensure proper storage of all related equipment.
Perform full range of fire suppression activities; use appropriate and safe procedures.
Perform various rescue and public assistance activities, which may include pest removal, assist with accidental lockouts, and welfare checks.
Provide various departmental support activities, which may include conduct public education courses, document patient encounters, and prepare incident reports.
Participate in continuous training and physical fitness programs.
Participate in the routine cleaning and maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment.
Attend training and continuing education to meet ongoing certification requirements.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.