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Job Title: Firefighter EMT

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Firefighter/EMT's under general supervision perform fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response and emergency rescue and medical assistance duties to protect life and property; performs related responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.
• Work involves serving the public.
• Work requires cooperative/supportive interaction with co-workers, supervisors, doctors and other healthcare workers.
• Work requires interaction with representatives of other City departments, other fire departments and local, state and federal agencies.

Fire Suppression

• Performs fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms.
• Assists in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft and Wildland fires; applying the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire.
• Operates various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control; drives and operates fire apparatus; search and rescue; ventilation and salvage operations.
• Provides written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene.

Emergency Medical Services

• Responds to emergency medical calls by evaluating situations.
• Provides emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both on scene and in a moving vehicle.
• Transfers patients to medical facilities.
• Treat patients in accordance with established Emergency Medical Service Protocols and Rural/Metro Fire Department policy.
• Provide written reports detailing patient care.

Communications

• Portable radios are used as a means of communication.
• Must conduct all radio communications in a professional, respectful manner.

Maintenance

• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned.
• Ensure all vehicle and equipment discrepancies are documented and reported to the on-duty Fire Captain.

Training

• Participate in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to; live fire drills, performance evaluation drills, ongoing skills maintenance, practice and training, annual OSHA drills, EMS major skills and any other mandatory Company training.

Compliance

• Reviews paperwork for accuracy and correct process.
• Implements corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.
• Cooperates with Internal Audit, Compliance and HR on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.
• Complies and enforces all policies and procedures.
• Must successfully complete all required Compliance Training within the required time period.
• Must have no compliance related corrective action during the current review period.

Qualifications:

• IL State issued, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications as a minimum: Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Operations
• If assigned to an airport operation - State, IFSAC, ProBoard or FAA Airport Firefighter certification.
• State issued or National Registered EMT-B
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Rural/Metro policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Available to work overtime as assigned and as needed on an emergency basis.
• Must meet local standards pertaining to qualifications, training and/or eligibility for hiring placement or promotion.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.

EEO Statement:
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
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