PARAMEDIC - Firefighter

Campbell County•Rustburg, VA

13d•$0 - $56,000

About The Position

The Paramedic/Firefighter provides emergency medical and fire support services for Campbell County. The position delivers basic and advanced life support, assesses and treats medical and injury-related problems under established protocols, and transports patients to appropriate medical facilities. It may lead and supervise members of an emergency medical care team and provide patient care at emergency scenes. The role also supports fire and hazardous-material activities as directed by the Incident Commander, maintains vehicles, medical equipment, supplies, and records, and performs routine station chores. The employee is expected to follow applicable regulations and protocols, work cooperatively with career and volunteer personnel, and contribute to public relations, educational, recruitment, and retention programs as directed by the Deputy Director - EMS.

Requirements

Two years of college or graduation from a business college, plus additional college-level coursework in related programs.
One year of full-time, active emergency medical services experience.
Valid Virginia driver's license and insurability under the County's policy.
Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician–Intermediate or Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic certification.
Current ACLS, PALS, EVOC, and CPR certifications.
Firefighter 1 certification, or enrollment in a Firefighter 1 course within one year of employment.
Current National Incident Management System IS-700 and IS-100 certifications.
Complete National Incident Management System IS-200 within 120 days of employment.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, illicit drug screening, and criminal background history.
Ability and desire to serve and assist others professionally.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships, explain policies, obtain cooperation in stressful situations, and integrate with Volunteer Rescue Squad members.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Good decision-making skills.
Dependability, including attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work closely and harmoniously with others, especially Campbell County volunteers.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
Previous experience in a combination career and volunteer public safety setting.
Certification in BTLS or PHTLS and vehicle extrication.
Firefighter II certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise other emergency medical care team members when necessary and appropriate.
Provide basic and advanced life support, including patient assessment, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.
Assess medical and injury-related problems, follow treatment protocols, and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
Perform manual and technical duties required to mitigate emergency medical incidents.
Follow applicable regulations, standard operating procedures, and regional protocols in pre-hospital care and other job duties.
Supervise and provide patient care at emergency scenes as needed.
Complete and maintain accurate transport, equipment inspection, supplies-use, incident, and other operational records.
Support fire and hazardous-material activities as directed by the Incident Commander, including fire suppression, EMS standby, patient care, overhaul operations, safety officer responsibilities, and rehabilitation sector standby.
Inspect ambulances, department vehicles, equipment, and supplies; promptly report damage, deficiencies, safety issues, or other problems.
Check and maintain assigned medical equipment and ensure supplies, medications, and expendable items are maintained at desired levels.
Perform daily station chores, including cleaning, laundry, maintenance, and trash removal.
Work to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality patient care cooperatively.
Participate in public relations, educational, recruitment, and retention programs as directed by the Deputy Director - EMS.