Lateral Firefighter EMT and Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

City of Longview WA•Longview, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Longview Fire Department is establishing eligibility lists for Lateral Firefighter EMT and Lateral Firefighter Paramedic positions. This is a skilled position requiring a wide range of mechanical abilities, interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and discipline under emergency conditions. The work involves response on apparatus for fire suppression, management and control of hazardous materials, and exposures to property and life safety hazards. This includes use of heavy extrication equipment, specialized tools, and technical rescue support. This position also responds and renders advanced life support during rescue and aid incidents. Non-emergency work includes fire prevention inspections, public education, training, maintenance and testing of equipment. Fire and medical response is provided by the City 24 hours a day. Firefighters are assigned to 24-hour shifts on one of three shifts within the organization.

Requirements

Valid motor vehicle operator's license
Washington State or National Registry EMT Certification (for Lateral Firefighter EMT)
Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification (for Lateral Firefighter Paramedic)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (for Lateral Firefighter Paramedic)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent certifications (for Lateral Firefighter Paramedic)
IFSAC Firefighter I Certification or equivalent
Associates Degree (or ability to obtain within 5 years of appointment)
2 continuous years of experience within the last 12 months as a full-time professional Firefighter EMT (for Lateral Firefighter EMT)
2 continuous years of experience as a full-time professional Firefighter Paramedic within the past 12 months (for Lateral Firefighter Paramedic)
Must pass a Firefighter I Skills assessment
Successfully complete the City of Longview Civil Service entrance evaluation and examination process, to include meeting the minimum requirements of age, education, time in grade, physical abilities, and citizenship.
Successfully complete the probationary training requirements within specified time frames including written examination on training standards and performance of standard manipulative skills.
Candidates must be able to perform a variety of duties and body mechanics ranging from low to high intensity activity.
Station activities consist of desk and classroom work as well as standing/ walking short distances occasionally lifting or carrying 25 lbs.
Fire scene standards are high intensity, requiring lifting/dragging of 160 lbs. and a push/pull force up to 20 lbs.
Frequent use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping while performing duties.
Occasional overhead reaching required.
Constant use of sight, hearing and speech abilities necessary to perform required duties.
Visual requirements include near, mid-range and far vision with peripheral vision and hand/eye/foot coordination required in equipment operation.
Frequent mental alertness, attention to detail and concentration.
Medium to high degree of accuracy required in all job tasks.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment; make independent decisions as necessary or take orders and direction from superiors without question.
Must possess self-discipline to complete all tasks as assigned.
Must be able to plan and organize work, work under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required in classroom training; must possess good reading comprehension skills to absorb technical and legal data; requires extensive knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations within the fire department.
Knowledge of: Modern firefighting techniques including size-up, incident command practices, hose lays, pumping, principles in the use of water in firefighting, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, use of the personnel accountability system, hazardous materials accident mitigation practices, rescue techniques and emergency medical practices; fire prevention codes, ordinances, regulations, laws and policies; geography of the city, including location of major streets and target hazards; department rules and regulations; all pertinent safety regulations and practices.
Ability to: Read and interpret fire codes, reference manuals, and emergency plans.
Respond from off-duty and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Follow orders within a para-military organization.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
Withstand strenuous physical labor for short periods of time.

Responsibilities

Response on apparatus for fire suppression
Management and control of hazardous materials
Response to property and life safety hazards
Use of heavy extrication equipment, specialized tools, and technical rescue support
Respond and render advanced life support during rescue and aid incidents
Fire prevention inspections
Public education
Training
Maintenance and testing of equipment