Firefighter​/EMT

Operates on a 48/96 schedule.

Definition
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The purpose of this position is to provide emergency medical care, save lives, and protect property. This is accomplished by responding to emergency medical and fire calls for service. Other responsibilities include providing public relations and education; inspecting and cleaning emergency equipment; maintaining operations base unit; and performing other duties as requested.

Essential Job Functions
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The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties, and may be required to perform additional, position related tasks.

• Responds to emergency medical calls by monitoring radio communications; driving an ambulance or fire apparatus; providing necessary medical care per state and department protocol according to qualifications/licensure; operating medical equipment; extricating and lifting patients; documenting services and procedures; providing excellent customer service; documenting calls for service; inputting information into computer program(s); establishing or assuming incident command and using the incident command system.
• Responds to emergency fire calls by driving emergency vehicle(s); wearing personal protective equipment; performing firefighter activities; operating pumps and related equipment; laying hose; performing fire attack, containment, and extinguishment tasks; assisting with Haz-Mat situations; writing and entering Fire and EMS reports into the current tracking system; establishing or assuming incident command and using the incident command system.
• Provides public fire prevention and fire education presentations; distributing brochures; performing demonstrations; researching statistics; and providing CPR and First Aid classes.
• Inspect and clean emergency equipment by providing daily unit checks; disinfecting interior of emergency vehicles; cleaning unit interior after each call; washing outside of unit daily or as needed; restocking unit after each call; and cleaning fire equipment after each use.
• Maintains fire station(s) by sweeping and mopping floors; washing, drying, and putting away dishes and laundry; cleaning showers and restrooms; stocking medical supplies; cleaning bay area; cleaning and maintaining the fire station grounds.
• Inventory management/tracking for assigned fire apparatus and equipment;
  Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities. May lead, guide, and train entry level employees to perform related work.
• Read, interpret, and respond to email correspondence. Understand department and County policies and procedures, state laws, and operating procedures. Understand and follow the chain of command.

Other Requirements: The incumbent in this position must comply with the established safety guidelines of the County.

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the date of hire.
• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
• Must possess current NM EMT Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic License
• Must possess a Valid CPR certification (AHA)

(Must be obtained within the first year of hire)

• IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certification, or equivalent
• IFSAC Firefighter I Certification, or equivalent
• IFSAC Firefighter II Certification, or equivalent
• IS 100, 200, 700, and 2200.
• Current DOT Physical
• ACLS and PALS

(Final offer of employment is contingent upon the outcome of)

• Incumbent must complete and pass a pre-employment background investigation and may be required to pass a drug analysis test.
• Incumbent may be required to pass an…