Part-time Firefighter​/Paramedic

Receives calls and notifies personnel; drives equipment in responding to emergency calls in the suppression of ire, including medical rescue assignments; performs entry, ventilation, and salvage work; performs preventative maintenance and operates equipment; assists in the suppression of ire and in the protection of life and property; performs rescue operations and administers advanced first aid and advanced life supports services and cares for the ill or injured on the scene and in transit;

directs other persons on medical responses; restocks ambulance supplies and checks equipment; cleans, tests, and maintains emergency equipment in the state of readiness; makes final inspections; performs clean-up , overhaul, and salvage work; responds to major alarms while off duty

Qualifications

Knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics; knowledge of technical firefighting, first aid, and medical principles and techniques; ability to meet standards as to age, height, weight, and physical conditions established by the appointing authorities; ability to operate and maintain ire and rescue equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to render effective paramedic services; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports;

mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility; ability to maintain acceptable cooperative relationships and communication with superiors, employees, and the public.

Hourly rate of $24.82

Education, Training and Experience

• A minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent

• possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license

• licensed as a Paramedic (must maintain CPR, ACLS & PALS) in the State of Missouri
• Certification as a Firefighter I & II