Firefighter - Paramedic

Under direction this position is responsible for preforming a wide variety of tasks while engaged in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, in responding to emergency medical calls, extracting and rescuing individuals from fire and entrapment, treating the sick and injured, response and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents, operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and stations on an assigned shift, as well as additional duties as assigned.

This position also will train regularly, may review work and supervise and assign staff in the absence of a fire captain. This position requires evening and weekend duties which will be performed at various locations within the district.

The Firefighter-Paramedic has the responsibility for motivating, supervising, and the development and presentation of training activities to both paid and volunteer fire fighters in the absence of and/or with direction from the Fire Captain. The Firefighter-Paramedic may be responsible for prioritizing and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire safety education, and on-shift training activities in the absence of and/or with direction from the Fire Captain.

Incumbents are required to participate in the care and maintenance of the fire stations, apparatus equipment, and grounds. The Firefighter-Paramedic must be skilled in and capable of performing firefighting duties, and preform these duties as necessary.

Possess a current Nevada Driver's License to operate and drive equipment. Must maintain all required certifications for continued employment. Submit to a pre-employment physical examination.

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

• Experience in the firefighting and emergency medical services similar to those provided by working as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a progressive all risk fire department.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program and certification as a Paramedic
• Advanced degree in fire, health or environmental science would be highly desirable.

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Storey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Storey County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.