Firefighter-Paramedic

Starting Wage Range

$68,091.85/yr.

- $87,692.49/yr.

The Firefighter-Paramedic performs firefighting and emergency medical services, including but not limited to, fire prevention, control, and extinguishment, driving and operating firefighting apparatus and emergency vehicles, and performing rescues, medical treatment, training, public education, and station maintenance duties.

• Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous conditions, and related public service activities as required.
• Works as an integral part of a firefighting/EMS unit, utilizing procedures and techniques as prescribed by the department and supervising physician.
• Uses specialized firefighting, EMS, and rescue equipment/tools, demonstrating a high level of proficiency and skill.
• Drives, operates, and maintains fire/EMS apparatus and related equipment as prescribed by the department.
• Maintains fire stations, equipment, and grounds, including routine housekeeping and maintenance.
• Practices firefighting skills in organized drills.
• Performs fire suppression activities including establishing a water supply, advancing, and operating hose lines, search and rescue, ventilation, and salvage/overhaul operations.
• Performs emergency medical services, including assessment and treatment of patients per Fire District protocols.
• Provides patient care including extrication and preparation for movement, carrying and loading, transportation to medical facility.
• Other related EMS duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise balance the workload.
• Completes routine continuing education to maintain paramedic licensure.
• Communicates with hospital staff and other allied health personnel.
• Prepares patient care reports, billing information, and other documentation as required by the department and supervising physician.
• Develops and presents public safety education and prevention materials to local schools and civic groups.
• Conducts station tours.
• Completes pre-fire surveys and company-level inspections.
• Performs continuing paramedic educational instruction as assigned.
• Participates in various on-the-job training programs and other related duties as assigned.
• Serves as a CPR instructor as needed.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Must maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license or obtain one upon hire, qualify for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

• Must possess and maintain an Oregon EMT Paramedic certification.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass an annual medical physical based on NFPA standard 1582.
• NFPA Firefighter I.
• Firefighter II within one year of hire.
• ACLS certified. Certifications must be maintained as required by the Physician Advisor.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications obtained prior to or within trial service period.
• NFPA Driver within one year of hire.
• NFPA Pumper Operator within 1 year of hire.
• NFPA Firefighter II Certification and NFPA Fire Instructor I Certification are preferred.
• Schedule may vary, employees may be scheduled to work 8-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour or 48-hour shifts.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture required.

• Principles and practices of firefighting, emergency response, rescue, and fire prevention.
• Applicable federal, Tribal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Current literature, laws, regulations, and developments that impact fire and rescue activities.
• Principles and practices of business computer use and applications.
• Act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies and deal tactfully with the public.
• Perform effectively at elevated heights.
• Learn various fire suppression, fire prevention and emergency medical techniques, procedures and methods, including the operation of specialized firefighting apparatus.

• Learn the operation and…