Firefighter Paramedic

City of DuPont Lateral Firefighter/ Paramedic (Applicant must be a current Certified Paramedic)

This recruitment is to establish a hiring list for anticipated vacancies for Lateral Firefighter Paramedics. The Firefighter Paramedic is a full-time, non-exempt position. The hourly rate range for this is position is $32.16 to $42.89, plus excellent benefits.

Note:

the annual pay rate listed above is based on an annual work schedule of 2560 hours, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of DuPont and the DuPont Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 3829) found here:
Labor Agreements | DuPont, WA
- Official Website (dupontwa.gov).

The DuPont Fire Department has a dedicated, professional and passionate staff who serve the citizens, businesses and visitors of our desirable community. This recruitment will enhance the ability of the department to provide those we serve with a significantly higher level of medical care and intervention.

The staff for the City of DuPont and its Fire Department strive to serve our community through a shared dedication of excellence, respect for diversity, and a commitment to those we serve. The Fire Department works a 48/96-hour shift schedule (including events, call back, deployments, etc.), operating out of one centrally located fire station and providing emergency and non-emergency response to fire, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials, wildland incidents, citizen assists and many other types of calls.

The department currently runs over 1000 calls per year, of which is about 70% medical.

The Firefighter’s work includes responding to and dealing with emergency situations, natural conditions that pose a threat to life and property, and incidents of service to the citizens. Employees in this position are responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting activities, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, fire inspections activities, public education, and other like duties.

This position performs a full range of emergency work under adverse and strenuous physical conditions. Firefighters have a high risk of exposure to hazardous conditions, toxic chemicals and infectious diseases encountered during firefighting or emergency medical incidents.

Firefighters perform duties in the following areas: emergency firefighting operations, technical rescue operations, hazardous materials operations, emergency medical operations, company level fire and life safety building inspections, other fire prevention programs which includes public education, minor maintenance of apparatus, equipment, and facilities, testing of fire hydrants, hose and ladders, and maintenance of quarters in accordance with Department Standard Operating Procedures. Firefighters are responsible to maintain their readiness and skill proficiency through education, training, and a focus on their wellness (psychological, physiological, and physical).

Work performance of this position will be evaluated by their respective Fire Captain for the quality of work, level of proficiency and knowledge of drills, equipment, and related responsibilities. The Firefighter is also evaluated for their ability to work as part of a team in the effective and timely achievement of department goals and objectives. Such evaluation will be based on their level of experience and rank relative to their status;

probationary, third, second, and first class.

Works under the close supervision of the Fire Captain.

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• Maintain a high level of moral, ethical, and legal behavior and attitude.
• May perform hazardous tasks for long periods of time in emergency conditions of high stress, strenuous physical exertion under such conditions as heights, cramped surroundings, extreme temperatures, smoky environments, and limited visibility.
• Remove persons from danger and administer emergency medical aid as required.
• Participate in fire drills and attend classes on firefighting, emergency medical services, disaster control, etc.
• Maintain skill level through ongoing training to prevent degradation of skills.
• Responsible to ensure all advanced life support equipment, medications and inventory is present, in good working order, response ready and accounted for.
• Receive emergency alarms; operate radio and other communications equipment under routine and emergency conditions.
• Perform and maintain physical conditioning in accordance with…