Responsibilities

• The Firefighter/EMT Paramedic reports to the Program Manager Relief #3
• The Firefighter/ EMT Paramedic serves as a team member to carry out fire suppression and technical rescue, medical emergency response, fire prevention and hazardous material emergency response activities. The Firefighter also performs various maintenance activities on fire equipment and fire station facilities.

Job Requirements

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations including fires, medical injuries and illness; hazardous materials spills; technical rescues such as river, trench, rope rescues, and auto, train and aircraft extrication; false alarms; flooding; and other situations, and carries out specific assigned duties such as connecting hoses, operating equipment, emergency vehicle driving and operation, positioning ladders, rescuing victims, and providing basic life support care as allowed as an EMT.
• Directs volunteers at emergency situations, when necessary, until additional responders arrive on the scene, or as assigned.
• Conducts fire prevention inspections of public buildings and local businesses requiring application of national fire codes and City standards. Works independently or as part of a team. Establishes relationship with building managers to effectively communicate fire codes and safety procedures.
• Identifies deficiencies, completes appropriate paperwork, references fire codes and notes explanations for property owners.
• Initiates corrective action according to established procedures.
• Creates rough drawings for every structure investigated and submits these to office staff to input into computer system.
• Conducts follow-up inspections and forwards violations to Fire Prevention Bureau.
• Maintains equipment in a state of readiness and performs maintenance to prolong the useful life of expensive equipment.
• Performs routine checks of equipment such as generators and air compressors, and records condition.
• Performs general fire station building and grounds maintenance as required.
• Cleans and services equipment following use to remove corrosive dirt, salt, etc. from equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment, hoses, hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Maintains personal protective gear and requests replacements when the functionality of equipment is compromised.
• Participates in and/or conducts training exercises, demonstrations, and instruction to prepare for emergency situations.
• Provides on-the-job training, mentoring, and some work direction to new firefighters.
• Trains peers on any specialized training received.
• Performs public relations and education activities.
• Conducts fire stations tours.
• Gives presentations, demonstrations and instruction on fire and safety procedures to the facility staff, children in care, and other interested parties.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information.
• Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Approved state or national accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Firefighter I & II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 Standards).
• Current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT).
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations. * Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

Bilingual (English and Spanish) fluent in writing, conversation, and reading.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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