RESCUE TECHNICIAN

County of Elmore • Mountain Home, ID

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About The Position

The Rescue Technician performs technical work in vehicle extrication, trench rescue, emergency medical assistance, interstate highway scene safety, and related duties. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency callouts, including medical injuries, trench and rope rescues, and auto, train, and aircraft extrications. Duties include operating equipment and emergency vehicles, extricating victims, and providing basic patient care. Work takes place under stressful emergency conditions, with limited supervision from the Incident Commander and Rescue Leadership. The position reports to the Emergency Services Director.

The technician maintains equipment and personal protective gear, performs routine inspections and maintenance, and helps maintain assigned facilities. The role also includes participating in training and public education activities, conducting station tours, communicating professionally with colleagues and the public, following safe work practices, and safely driving extrication vehicles during emergency responses.

This is a part-time, on-call position with hours that vary according to emergency response needs. The position remains open until filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Idaho Driver’s License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have or be able to obtain a First Aid/CPR card within the first 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain Emergency Vehicle Obstacle Course and online training certification within the first 12 months; training is provided through the employer.
• Knowledge of emergency response standards, Elmore County areas including rural and remote areas, and basic equipment operation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, County departments, vendors, contractors, government agencies, and the public.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 150 pounds.
• Availability to respond to emergency calls at all hours of the day.
• Ability to assess situations and make reasonable decisions in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and procedures.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including carrying equipment, lifting, climbing, crawling, and performing strenuous emergency-response work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency callouts, including medical injuries, trench and rope rescues, and vehicle, train, and aircraft extrications.
• Operate rescue equipment and emergency vehicles, extricate victims, and provide basic patient care.
• Maintain equipment readiness and perform maintenance to prolong equipment service life.
• Inspect equipment, record its condition, and notify an officer when serviceability is in question.
• Perform general building and grounds maintenance at the assigned facility as required.
• Clean and service equipment after use, and maintain hand tools, specialized equipment, and personal protective gear.
• Participate in or conduct training exercises, demonstrations, and instruction for emergency preparedness.
• Conduct public relations and education activities, stage extrication equipment as needed, and conduct station tours.
• Communicate courteously and professionally and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the public, vendors, and other departments.
• Follow safe work practices, identify and report unsafe conditions, and initiate corrective action according to established procedures.
• Safely drive extrication vehicles through traffic using emergency lights, sirens, horns, and other signal devices.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED