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MORGAN COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENTJOB TITLE: Part-Time Firefighter III/Advanced EMTGENERAL PURPOSEUnder general supervision, the Firefighter Advanced EMT responds to emergency calls and planned events to protect life, property and the environment; performs specialized technical duties related to firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response and administration of basic and advanced life support to the sick and injured; participates in fire prevention, community education, community wellness, training and equipment maintenance, and facility maintenance activities.SUPERVISORFire CaptainPOSITION(S) SUPERVISEDNoneESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSMeet performance standards established by the employee's supervisor. Respond to and assist at a wide variety of calls for service including but not limited to fires, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, floods, natural and man-made disasters, elderly assists, police assists and motorist assists. Identify and implement appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect exposures, perform fire control and attack, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul activities; raise and climb ladders; connect, extend and operate hose lines and perform other related duties as needed to protect life, property and the environment at fire, Haz-Mat, and rescue related incidents. Respond to emergency medical incidents; triage patients and determine appropriate medical care, provide basic and advanced life support, and transfer of care to a qualified transporting agency. Operate a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties. Conduct life safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies and governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety regulations, ordinances and standards; inspect fire protection systems; inform occupant of findings; make recommendations regarding correction of hazards; develop quick access plans for commercial occupancies; inspect and perform flow tests of fire hydrants. Provide community education and wellness services including immunizations, station tours and educational classes. Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of department apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain the fire station and grounds; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; and participate in periodic testing of ladders, fire hose, SCBA, pumps, and other apparatus and equipment.Perform a variety of administrative duties including preparing reports and forms, conducting research, and preparing and presenting recommendations. Participate department training. Health & Fitness: Must satisfy the medical requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582 and at all times maintain a fitness level that meets or exceeds the minimum standard of the Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from High School or G.E.D. Special Requirements:Haz Mat OperationsUtah/NREMT AdvancedPALS, ACLSICS 100, 200, 700, and 800Wildland Red CardADO-Pumper Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic and advanced life support techniques, procedures, and practices; strategy and tactics for fire suppression and related activities; purposes, uses and operating characteristics of apparatus, equipment, and tools used in firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials operations; basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics and mathematics related to firefighting; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; fire hazards and related prevention/abatement methods; principles and procedures of record keeping; safe driving principles and practices; local geography including city streets, major hazards, and water system; and pertinent Federal, State and Local codes, regulations, and laws. Skill to operate department firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical equipment. Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to perform all tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the certifications, licenses and essential tasks identified herein; respond quickly to changing situations; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work under extreme mental tension and pressures; work a variety of shifts for long hours; effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations; work in all weather conditions; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, medical professionals, co-workers, and the public. Working Conditions:Response to emergency situations and participation in training activities involves considerable exposure to stressful situations; strenuous and moderately heavy physical activity; required to stand, walk, crawl or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended period of times; involves exposure to dangerous situations under disagreeable conditions such as cold, wet, high temperatures, toxic fumes, smoke, excessive noise, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, vibration, heights, confined spaces, emergency driving, little to no sleep for extended periods, etc. May be subjected to lifting and dragging items weighing up to 181poundsNOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
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