Rescue Team (REMS)

Adventure Medics

3d

About The Position

REMS teams are highly specialized rescue teams of 4 persons assigned to wildland fires throughout the fire season. Their mission is to support the wildland firefighters should they need rescue or medical assistance. They do this utilizing state of the art equipment including Holmatro extrication tools, lightweight rope rescue gear, and a UTV/ATV for patient extrication and team mobility. The REMS program will be staffed by two core teams and an additional roster of approximately 20 qualified candidates. When an assignment occurs, the team responds in less than 24 hours. Fire assignments can last anywhere from 5 days to 30 days depending on the fire size. On occasion the team will move from one fire to another with only 1-2 days of R&R in-between. Fire seasons are typically from June - November with preseason training in April/May.

The following list contains the general roles and responsibilities for REMS Team members:

Requirements

• Current state Paramedic or EMT license in good standing. Core members must have Oregon license.
• Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications
• Physically fit and capable of passing an arduous WCPT test and additional in-house REMS PT standards
• Minimum 1-year experience in emergency medicine OR wildland fire OR technical rescue
• S-130, S-190, L-180
• ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800
• RRT certification prior to employment (Rostered members)

Nice To Haves

• NREMT certification
• Licensure in an EMS Compact State
• Rope Rescue Technician
• Vehicle Extrication Technician
• Swiftwater Rescue Technician
• ATV/UTV Operator
• Wildland FFT1
• ICT5
• Single Resource Boss
• Ski Patrol with lift evacuation experience
• Climbing Guide experience

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS and BLS medical support
• Provide high and low angle rescue
• Provide vehicle extrication
• Extensive knowledge of radio systems, navigation, and wildland fire behavior
• Safely operates vehicles, including but not limited to trucks, ATVs, UTVs
• Complete incident, company, and patient paperwork accurately and efficiently
• Keep in top physical condition with daily work out regiment
• Attend the three-week REMS training camp and one week Wildland Orientation in Bend, Oregon
• Meet monthly training minimums through online or in-person classes
• Perform maintenance on REMS equipment including vehicles, line gear, and rescue equipment
• Perform other work-related duties as directed by team lead/supervisor

Benefits

• Uniform and equipment provided (wildland boots not provided)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees