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Job Position: Firefighter/Paramedic

Classification: Non-Exempt; Part-Time

Firefighter/Paramedic

Under general supervision of the Fire Captain, provides direct services, individually as a member of a team in response to fire, rescue, hazmat, and other calls for service. Additionally, the Firefighter/Paramedic will respond to medical emergencies and provide prehospital basic life support (BLS) or advanced life support (ALS) care to victims of injury and illness. A Firefighter/Paramedic is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency scene and will make medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on and offline medical direction.

Duties

Essential duties are a broad overview of the position expectations and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills or responsibilities. The summary of skills is intended to provide a generalized job description and what it takes from the employee to perform it. Above the generalized list of duties, the employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned by the rank of captain or above.

1. Performs inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment at required intervals and after all incident responses.

2. Provides emergency medical services and fire suppression services.

3. The ability to perform fireground activities and duties as assigned.

4. Participates in fire prevention inspections and pre-planning.

5. Operates all necessary equipment required for the performance of EMS and fire suppression work.

6. The ability to read understand the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook and NFPA Hazardous Materials Handbook.

7. Participates in cleaning and minor maintenance of quarters, equipment, and apparatus.

8. Performs medical assessment and procedures based on current certification level and medical direction.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must possess an Arizona or National Registry EMT- Paramedic. (Must be able to obtain AZDHS EMT certification prior to hire date.)

BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS

IFSAC Firefighter I & II or equivalent

Hazardous Materials Operations

Arizona class D Driver's License

Must maintain driver insurability under tribal insurance

ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

Must pass Federal, State, and Local Background Check

Preferred/Desirable

Associates Degree in fire science, public administration or other related field

MAG 300, 400

Wildland FFT2

Engine Boss

Ropes Rescue I, II, III

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides required requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for evaluation at the discretion of the Director/Fire Chief

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to maintain either an Arizona CEP certification.

Ability to exhibit adequate verbal and written skills in business English.

Ability to operate two-way radio.

Ability to demonstrate telephone communication skills must be adequate.

Ability to speak before groups of people of various sizes and ages is desirable.

Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various Tribal, Federal, State and Local agencies in the field of emergency services, enforcement, and community development.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented approach.

Ability to use various equipment and safety devices such as monitors, protective clothing, body substance isolation techniques etc. when handling patients in the emergency setting.

Ability to safely operate fire department apparatus.

Ability to operate basic hand tools, forcible entry devices, extrication equipment, generators, lighting equipment, ventilation equipment and specialized rescue devices.

Ability to use various equipment and safety devices such as monitors, SCBA, protective clothing, EMS, etc. in the handling of emergency situations.

Performance Aptitude:

Physical abilities: Frequently sits, talks, hears and stands for potentially extended periods of time. Walks and uses hands to manipulate, handle and operate objects, tools, or controls. Reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally climbs or balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls. Employee is required to have near vision, distance vision, color vision,

peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to move independently up to 50 pounds, pull objects weighing 40 pounds or more and will frequently lift objects in excess of 100 pounds

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials: Tasks require the ability to operate computers, basic office equipment, telephone, two way radios, measuring devices, MDT, power tools, hand tools, chain saws, shovels, brooms, ladders, exhaust fans. Position also requires the ability to operate a car, truck, fire apparatus, ambulance, patient restraints, first aid equipment, oxygen, electronic testing equipment, medical equipment, and patient lifting devices. Furthermore, the position requires employee to utilize breathing apparatus, hearing and eye protection, firefighting clothing and hazardous chemical clothing.

Environmental Factors: Some work is performed in a fire station environment but responds to emergencies and is subject to potential personal danger. Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, explosives, firearms, water hazards, violence, disease and pathogenic substances. Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives, heights, physical injury, and fast moving vehicles. Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and/or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA. Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication(s), or hydration. Employee may frequently experience interruption in sleep, meals and/or other activities

Disclaimer

The various statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the position requirements to be performed by the employee. These statements are not intended to be all inclusive or exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee.

This job description is subject to change as the needs of the job evolve or change.