Firefighter EMT Basic

PURPOSE SUMMARY. Perform firefighting and respond to medical and emergency situations where life, property or the environment is at risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

1. Respond to fire alarms and perform fire suppression duties.

• Lay and connect hose, hold nozzles, and direct fog, chemical or water streams; raise and climb ladders; use portable fire extinguishers.

• Make forcible entry into buildings when necessary and ventilate burning buildings; evacuate persons from danger; and perform salvage operations.

• Participate in fire drills and attend training classes.

• Maintain an awareness of the location of fire hydrants, water system layouts, streets and buildings.

• Respond to and mitigate hazardous material releases.

• Operate radio or telephone equipment to establish and maintain contact with dispatch, Medical Control physicians, or other fire personnel.

2. Respond to emergency calls to render emergency medical care to patients.

• Perform initial and ongoing focused patient assessment and physical examination.

• Determine priority of patient care based on assessment finds; take, record and monitor patient baseline vital signs which include temperature, blood pressure and pulse; manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve mask resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation

• (AED); control external bleeding with direct pressure; splint and immobilize fractures and dislocations for transport.

• Remove or assist in removing victims from accident or emergency scenes. Drive or ride in medical units to emergency medical call locations as instructed by dispatcher or supervisor and relay patients to medical treatment facility.

• Attempt to ascertain patients' pre-existing medical problems; employ a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods and equipment to stabilize patients for transport; and prepare appropriate and relevant patient care documentation.

3. Perform general maintenance and upkeep of Fire Department property and supplies.

• Make minor repairs to property and equipment.

• Wash, hang and dry hoses.

• Maintain, test, and operate firefighting equipment and apparatus, as assigned.

• Maintain supply inventory for assigned unit, conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks of vehicle and emergency equipment.

• Perform station or vehicle cleaning or maintenance duties as necessary, to include general cleanup, mopping, sweeping, and yard work.

• Maintain and make minor repairs to firefighting and medical equipment.

• Maintain records of repairs and equipment assignments.

• Complete forms and maintain accurate records, run and vehicle maintenance logs, fire hydrant inspection and test records.

4. Participate in technical rescues, including high angle, water, trench, confined space, and combined search and rescue.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties may be assigned.  Must be able to work 24-hour shifts on a rotating basis.

• Attend specialized and periodic training to enhance skills and maintain certifications.

• Conduct tours of station houses for civic and other interested groups.

• Assist in crowd control and protect valuables.

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

A. Education. High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

B. Experience.  Volunteer or paid firefighter experience is preferred but not required. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy

D. Licenses/Certifications.

Required at time of application:

• Valid unrestricted Driver’s License.  Must maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with County policy.

Must obtain the following within six months of hire:

• Completion of Dona Ana County Fire Academy

• IFSAC or Pro Board Haz-Mat A/O

• IFSAC, or Pro Board Firefighter II

• IFSAC or Pro Board Emergency Vehicle Driver

• IFSAC or Pro Board Vehicle Extrication

• ICS 100 and 200; IS 700 and 800

• NM Class E Driver’s License.

• Basic Wildland Firefighter S130/190 L180

• Minimum of NM EMT-Basic within six months

• Preferred NM EMT-Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic or equivalent National Registry License (reciprocity must be obtained within 90 days) at time of application

Other.  (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Eye Detect, background check, driver’s license history, post-offer medical exam.  Must be able to successfully complete annual medical physical according to the NFPA standards.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid, federal Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam certificate.