Firefighter - Paramedic Trainee; Enrollment in Accredited Paramedic Program

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salary rates above include trainee rate, non-shift rates, longevity, and 2% premium for ladder truck and boat operator which employees are not eligible to receive until a date specified by the collective bargaining agreement or assigned by the fire chief. additionally, the salary range listed above also includes salary for a paramedic with over 10 years employment with the city.

under direction of a unit supervisor, responds to emergency medical calls; uses specialized medical protocols, equipment and supplies to provide on-scene medical intervention to preserve life until patient is transported and transferred to medical facilities and physician care. Responds to emergency fire and first aid calls; uses specialized equipment and tools to save lives, protect property, suppress and extinguish fires and perform emergency first aid and rescue operations;

maintains continual availability and readiness of facilities, apparatus, equipment, and supplies; performs non-emergency services including inspections, investigations, equipment testing, recordkeeping and other standard fire station routines; maintains and upgrades personal skills and knowledge through internal and external instruction and training programs.

(note – this list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position.)

emergency call response: activates emergency medical and fire communications, equipment, apparatus, and emergency call response procedures and protocols upon receipt of a call at a fire station. Participates in mutual aid situations during major emergencies in conformance with applicable procedures.

drives emergency vehicles, ambulances, apparatus and boats; operates emergency communications devices during call response operations. Transports individuals in medical emergency distress to medical facilities.

operates, uses and applies emergency medical protocols; suppression; medical first aid and rescue work equipment; supplies and materials including inter-venus needles, blood pressure cuffs, bandages, etc.; heavy water hoses and hydrants; pumps, ladders, ropes, breathing apparatus; extrication devices such as the jaws-of-life, floatation devices, hazardous materials containers, foams, wire cutters, hammers, pliers, oxygen tanks, etc. Performs salvage operations, seeps water and removes debris, spreads salvage covers, etc.

writes and prepares detailed reports and takes follow-up actions as appropriate on emergency calls.

non-emergency operations: tests, replenishes, cleans and restores equipment and supplies to immediate readiness status upon return from emergency calls.

maintains record of activities; informs appropriate individuals of needed repairs, supplies, etc.

prepares pre-fire plans, information and drawings to serve specific locations within call areas.

maintains records and information on maps, streets, pre-incident survey data, activity counts, inspections, permits, code compliance, hazardous materials, hydrant and water system reliability, evidence, etc.

performs fire and complaint investigations, inspections and code enforcement work. Participates in fire prevention, disaster preparedness, community and general department activities. Performs community service activity such as school fire drills, public education programs, etc.

performs routine maintenance work on facilities, apparatus and equipment. Participates in drills and instructional programs concerning station operations and changes. Maintains required certifications/recertification. Participates in hospital base station meetings involving operations, training and protocols. Participates in departmental meetings involving department operations.

general function

salary rates above include trainee rate, non-shift rates, longevity, and 2% premium for ladder truck and boat operator which…