EMT PARAMEDIC OR INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED UPON HIRE

The purpose of the position is to train in, and assist with, providing protective services and medical treatment for injured or sick persons. The position is responsible for training to respond to fires and emergency situations, providing assistance to mitigate the emergency, providing advanced, pre-hospital emergency medical services, transporting patients for further care, and preparing related logs, records, and reports. The position works according to set procedures under direct supervision.

Trains for exterior and interior firefighting and take actions to mitigate other situations such as natural disasters, hazardous spills, or other dangerous situations.

Trains in, and assists with, identifying persons requiring immediate care, providing advanced, pre-hospital medical services, and transporting victims for further medical care.

Assists with response to fires and other emergencies; assesses situation, takes mitigating actions, and rescues persons from danger as required.

Assists with making inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects; performs cleaning and maintenance tasks in and about assigned station.

Performs routine tasks, such as recordkeeping, data entry, supplies maintenance, faxing, phoning, and copying.

Attends continuing education or in-service instruction in firefighting methods, equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, medical services, and related subjects.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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