Firefighter EMT

Firefighter EMT

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Performs technical and specialized work functions associated with preparing for and responding to fire, rescue, and disaster emergency calls; protects life and property; supports fire safety, prevention, and equipment maintenance activities.

• Enforces all County Fire codes, ordinances, and state fire laws and regulations to protect life and property; complies with all rules, orders, and instructions issued by superior officers.
• Drives fire apparatus, emergency, and/or other fire vehicles to transport emergency/fire personnel and equipment to/from incident scene as necessary from any station.
• Maintains current knowledge of metro area and County geography/streets; selects most efficient route; utilizes warning lights and siren to alert traffic.
• Responds to emergency calls involving fires, hazardous materials, and vehicle accidents with a company; evaluates scene upon arrival; may direct traffic and control crowds.
• Provides control of fire situation including suppression and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue of victims, salvage and overhaul.
• Assists with fire cause and determination; recognizes and preserves evidence of arson.
• Selects and properly operates fire service tools and equipment including fire hoses, nozzles, appliances, and the components of sprinkler and standpipe systems; strategically positions fire apparatus; monitors controls and gauges.
• Locates water source; lays and connects hose, acts as nozzle or backup person in the direction of water streams, uses chemical fire extinguishers, and raises and climbs ladders.
• Identifies dangerous building conditions, electrical emergencies, hazardous materials, and ancillary health hazards; applies appropriate precautions and procedures; informs and/or evacuates individuals and implements appropriate medical protocols.
• Provides rehydration and first aid support during fire ground activities; may provide emergency medical care as a first responder including basic first aid, basic life support, manage obstructed airway, and/or other treatment.
• Performs various types of rescue operations as assigned, such as extrications of individuals from structures, trenches, machinery, or vehicles, water rescues, search for possible drowning victims, searches and rescues of fallen victims in high angle rescue situations in which rappelling is necessary, and/or animal rescue.
• Implements emergency techniques when trapped or disoriented; assists fellow firefighters and guides new recruits; maintains and wears protective clothing and self‑contained breathing apparatus as designed.
• Monitors and communicates effectively and coherently over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications; performs regular radio tests.
• Prepares, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains fire equipment, apparatus, hoses, tools, materials, turnout gear, first aid equipment, and vehicles for safe operation; performs post‑fire clean up; tests equipment on a regular basis.
• Conduces company surveys and inspections; notifies concerned parties of fire hazards; tests fire hydrants for proper function; issues burning permits as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations; attends community meetings; promotes and teaches fire safety and prevention; responds to questions and requests for information.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Maintains current field and code manuals, policies and procedures, employee handbooks, various maps, addresses, and related material for reference and/or review; maintains knowledge of rope rescue equipment and techniques.
• Attends shift meetings, seminars, drills, and training sessions as required to maintain knowledge of departmental and County Operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with medical and rescue techniques.
• Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, requests, records, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with daily…