Part-Time Firefighter EMT- OH

PURPOSE:

The Firefighter Paramedic may be stationed at any Colerain Fire Station and will serve as a first responder to critical medical and fire related incidents.

The primary function of a Colerain Township Firefighter is to protect the community from disaster and emergency situations, including house and building fires, and promote an environment of public safety within the Fire Department's response area. This position also participates in fire prevention and inspection activities, equipment and quarters maintenance, and training dealing with all phases of fire suppression, prevention, inspection, rescue and emergency operation, and Emergency Medical Services.

• Responds to fire alarms.
• Communicates clearly and effectively utilizing various types of radios.
• Wears a self-contained breathing apparatus, fire gear, protective head gear and other gear that may weigh over twenty-five pounds or more, for long periods of time during fire and EMS operations.
• Fire suppression and all fire suppression operations.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• Responds to and renders assistance in all emergency situations.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire, prior to the start of shift, or as the job requires.
• Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action.
• Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participates in training activities and instructional sessions.
• Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the township including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Colerain Township and Colerain Fire Department’s, policies and procedures.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Adheres to responsibilities concerning safety and injury prevention.
• Performs various public information or educational tasks and activities at local schools, churches, and other public venues which may include education in the arena of both fire and EMS.
• Respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues, that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapse rescues.
• Works with Social Services in areas related to emergency and non-emergency response, by assisting victims and relatives of victims of traumatic events, drug addiction, emergency and non-emergency senior care; psychiatric care, and community risk reduction activities as necessary.
• Works with other agencies such as the Health Department, Police Department, and local Hospitals to ensure resident safety in the home.
• Respond to medical and or traumatic emergency calls and provide basic medical or advanced treatment as required.
• Communicates with local hospitals and other healthcare providers for the continuity of patient care.
• Completes patient care reports for every patient as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code, Colerain Fire Department’s Policies and Procedures Manual, and per the general standard of care expected of each employee.
• Adheres to the Southwest Ohio Medical Protocols and keeps a working knowledge of the protocol during update periods through training and education.
• Maintains a high level of understanding and knowledge of emergency medicine, emergency care, and all EMS operations, while having the desire to continue to learn new techniques, medical treatments, and any other continuing education as the job requires.
• Performs all job duties and functions that are expected under the auspices of the Ohio EMT and/or Paramedic Scope of Practice and performs under the direction of the Southwest Medical Protocols that have been established.

• Shall be capable of operating both as a member of a team and working independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
• Shall be capable of physically and emotionally coping with highly stressful situations.
• Shall be capable of using a variety of hand tools.
• Shall be capable of using a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Shall be capable of working in a hazardous environment and being exposed to the many hazards encountered on a fire, medical, and any other emergency scene.
• Shall be capable of operating portable fire…