Certified Firefighter​/Paramedic

Job Summary

This position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service, and rescue activities.

• Responds to fire alarms and evaluates and carries out actions to efficiently control the emergency; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility as allowed by Georgia’s scope of practice and department protocols; performs at an advanced level of medical assessment and treatment.
• Responds to natural and man‑made disasters; participates in emergency response activities.
• Completes required training and maintains all required certifications.
• Inspects equipment to ensure it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment regularly; repairs and performs routine maintenance; ensures proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
• Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.
• Drives and operates firefighting and EMS vehicles, apparatus and equipment as assigned.
• Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes; provides tours of the fire station.
• Performs inspections and pre‑incident planning for city businesses.
• Completes fire hydrant and hose inspections and testing.
• Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.
• Performs related duties.

• Operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue/EMS work.
• Paramedic‑level emergency medical principles and applications.
• Firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics and equipment.
• Rules, regulations and standard operating procedures of the fire department.
• Equipment maintenance principles.
• Hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.
• Local, state and federal fire codes.
• Universal precautions relating to infection control.
• Human anatomy and physiology.
• Algebra, pharmacology and chemistry.
• Hazardous materials.

• Operation of all firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Extrication techniques.
• Advanced patient assessment.
• Use of a computer.
• Use of radios and communication equipment.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Oral and written communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a workplace of dignity and respect.

The Fire Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot‑checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, city ordinances and policies, fire rescue and EMS protocols, NFPA standards, the life safety code, and the international fire code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• The work consists of varied fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical service duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire prevention and suppression activities and the provision of emergency medical services. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of lives and property in the community.

• Contacts are typically with co‑workers, other City employees, representatives of other fire departments, hospital staff, representatives of state and federal agencies, vendors, local business owners, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, motivate personnel, and educate the public.

• Work is typically performed while sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• Work is…