Reserve Firefighter Paramedic

City of Mesquite, NV - Mesquite, NV

Mesquite, NV

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Respond to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical assistance to the public. Conduct fire prevention inspections; Perform general maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities; Engage in fire code enforcement and public education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
• Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, ventilation equipment, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, and emergency medical equipment.
• Operate all types of ALS emergency medical equipment utilized by Mesquite Fire & Rescue Department.
• Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer emergency medical care until relieved by proper medical personnel.
• Transport sick and injured individuals from incident scene to the appropriate hospital when deemed medically necessary and provides appropriate medical care during transport.
• Preserve evidence at fire and medical scenes.
• Participate in fire station maintenance and housekeeping.
• Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills, and confined spaces.
• Attend special instruction in firefighting and emergency medical techniques; perform drills with other staff; become familiar with city layout, established response routes and hydrant system.
• Participate in school drills, provide public information on fire prevention, first aid, CPR and career opportunities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Protect Confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Nevada Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic Certification.
• Southern Nevada Health District EMT Paramedic Certification OR National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic.
• IFSAC Firefighter I Certification OR State of NV Firefighter I (Preferred).
• Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a satisfactory motor vehicle record and a valid Nevada or 'border state' driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

Benefits

• Must pass the department's physical agility test within 3 months of hire or provide a current Candidate Physical Agility (CPAT) card.
• Candidates will also be required to submit to an extensive background investigation, and must pass a post-job comprehensive medical examination and a drug screen.