Live-In Firefighter EMT

Rural Metro Fire•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Live-In Firefighter EMT trains for and participates in fire suppression, emergency operations, and related duties at River Gorge Ranch in Tennessee. The role responds to emergencies that may be hazardous in nature. Much of the time is spent drilling and studying methods, techniques, and organization, as well as performing routine work involving the care and maintenance of ranch property and equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, including pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. The employee lives on premises at River Gorge Ranch and is required to spend a minimum of 40 hours per week in quarters. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Pass a Physical Agility Fitness Test at initial hire and annually.
Hold a State of Tennessee or National Registry EMT-B credential.
Hold CPR/AED credentials.
Hold NFPA 1001 Firefighter I/II credentials (State/IFSAC/Pro-Board).
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Have strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous customer service and present information effectively.
Be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and solve problems involving several options in a situation; advanced analytical and quantitative skills are required.
Have advanced computer software application skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and internet navigation skills.
Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Be able to meet the stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly, safely, and skillfully to fires with the company, and help control fires using hoses and nozzles, hand tools, or a combination of methods.
Follow established company emergency procedures and instructions given at emergency scenes; use relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment correctly and promptly.
Remain calm and poised in emergencies and gain rapid control over the problem at hand.
Administer first aid to injured people at the employee’s level of training; assess life-safety threats and apply appropriate treatment.
Safely operate company vehicles and equipment as directed.
Maintain and clean fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment, including performing maintenance and testing tasks to keep them safe and operational.
Keep company offices, grounds, facilities, apparatus, and supplies clean, orderly, and usable.
Complete routine non-firefighting tasks, including company records, timecards, incident reports, and related paperwork.
Meet the physical requirements of firefighting tasks.
Maintain and properly apply modern fire-suppression tactics, methods, and procedures during training drills and emergency incidents.
Attend at least 60% of scheduled department training.
Project a positive attitude and professional image to River Gorge Ranch and the people it serves.
Collaborate and work professionally with mutual-aid partners.
Follow policies and procedures effectively.