Fire Fighter Paramedic

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Full Time Service Workers Tribal Administration, San Jacinto, CA, US

Salary Range: $76,185.00 To $87,248.00 Annually

• Respond to structure fires, use power tools and hand tools for forcible entry during emergencies. Penetrate structure to determine if a rescue situation exists; examine areas in buildings for victims. (e.g., rooms, closet areas, etc.); remove victims from life threatening situations; and place in a safe area.
• Render emergency medical aid as a Paramedic examining and assessing victims.
• Communicating vital medical data to medical and/or fire personnel and administering medical treatment in accordance within established guidelines and/or at the specific instruction of base hospital medical personnel.
• Perform primary and secondary medical physical assessments of patients; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintain an effective airway for patients with compromised breathing; administer advanced life support drug therapy within established guidelines and/or at the specific instruction of base hospital medical personnel.
• Operate heart monitoring and defibrillation equipment; operate radios, telephones and other communications equipment in order communicate medical information to base hospital medical personnel or other fire personnel; serve as a preceptor for emergency medical technician trainees; may operate fire and rescue apparatus in training or relief of others;
• Give demonstrations, classes and training to the public; operate computer related equipment and software applications related to assignment; may drive or operate an ambulance; may assist in conducting hydrant maintenance or routine inspections; may participate in physical fitness program; build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, personnel from a wide range of outside agencies, other colleagues in the field, and the public;
  
  and perform related duties as assigned.
• Stabilize the scene of an emergency to ensure the safety of the victims and rescuers; stabilize the surrounding area (e.g., traffic control, crowd control, evacuations, etc.); and use power tools and hand tools to extricate patients or gain access to areas.
• Pull hose, nozzles and fittings from apparatus; connect hose, nozzles and fittings to supply water where needed; carry hose to where needed to perform extinguishment; use nozzle for application of water stream to extinguish fire; after fire ground operations, prepare hose for transportation to the station; reload hoses, nozzles, etc. on apparatus to maintain proper load; use hand tools to create fire breaks and extinguish hot spots;
  
  set back fires in brush or grass.
• Remove ladders from apparatus and carry to desired location; spot and raise ground ladders at correct height and proper climbing angle; ascend or descend ladders while carrying people or equipment for rescue or fire ground needs.
• Ventilate buildings to clear smoke or other hazardous atmosphere; open doors or windows as needed to assist with ventilation; position smoke ejector using hooks or hangers in doorways or windows to provide suction or pressure; open holes in surfaces with tools (e.g., open a roof hole with an axe or chain saw).
• Perform salvage operations by moving room contents and covering with salvage covers; constructing various devices with salvage covers to catch, divert, store or remove water; and removing water from buildings using hand tools (e.g., squeegee, water vacuums, mops, etc.).
• Perform overhaul operations by removing debris from fire area and opening areas as necessary to check for hidden fire and securing building to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Perform clean-up operations by cleaning and drying hoses after use and rolling for storage; cleaning and restoring to proper place, all apparatus, equipment and tools used on fire ground.
• Check and inventory all firefighting tools and equipment for readiness (e.g., rescue equipment, hoses, hand tools, etc.); visually inspect apparatus for leaks, scratches, damage, etc. to insure readiness; check levels of apparatus fluids (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.); place personal safety gear, firefighting tools and equipment, and emergency medical care equipment on apparatus; check emergency medical care equipment for readiness (e.g., replenish first aid supplies in trauma box);
  
  and maintain records for appropriate equipment.
• Clean and maintain apparatus and equipment (e.g., hose leads, ladders, etc.); inspect and clean tools and equipment to maintain readiness and prolong life (e.g., check axe handle for cracks, remove tar from axe head, wax axe head to prevent rust, etc.); inspect firefighting protective clothing, helmet, leather safety boots, leather gloves, etc.; and perform checks of breathing apparatus and maintain personal safety gear.
• At scene of medical emergencies, use appropriate trauma…