Internal Firefighter Paramedic Candidates

Job Description

• Inspects the working condition of fire equipment on a daily basis.
• Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular checks.
• Ensures that an adequate inventory of medical supplies is aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.
• Cleans and services assigned equipment, including water pumps.
• Drives fire apparatus to fire scenes.
• Ensures that assigned apparatus is properly equipped prior to leaving to respond to fire alarms.
• Operates apparatus at fire scene, including locating water supply, monitoring hose/nozzle pressure, calculating friction loss, and establishing fire streams.
• Renders emergency and life-saving medical assistance to those in need.
• Administers medication to victims on-site and in transit to a medical facility, if necessary.
• Supervises volunteer firefighters.
• Transports injured or sick persons to appropriate care facility.
• Extricates victims of accidents when necessary.
• Requests repairs and service of apparatus and equipment as necessary.
• Assists and/or participates in training exercises and continuing education to maintain certification.
• Assist in hydrant, plug, and line maintenance.
• Inspects building; completes pre-fire plans
• Provides fire safety information and educational programs to school, church, and civic groups.
• Prepares a variety of reports; maintains departmental files and records.
• Completes necessary state and local paperwork, including reports and billings.
• Preforms housekeeping and grounds keeping duties at the station.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a vaild driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EMS Certification.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Firefighting and rescue techniques.
• Fire apparatus and equipment.
• Hydraulics and fire streams.
• Local fire codes.
• Departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Supervisory practices and procedures.
• Streets and other local geography.
• Hazardous materials.
• Basic and advanced emergency medical and life- sustaining techniques, including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, and ventilation and other CPR techniques.
• Fire suppression techniques.
• Universal precautions relating to infection control.
• Basic algebra, pharmacology and chemistry for the administration of drug modalities.
• Medical terminology.
• Radio communications.

SKILLS IN:

• Oral and written communication.
• Operating fire equipment and apparatus.
• Administration of emergency medical techniques and the use of specialized equipment associated with advanced life support.
• Patient assessment.
• Driving in emergency situations.
• Using a computer.
• Using automobile extrication equipment and extrication techniques.

ABILITIES:

• Written and oral comprehension and expression.

Questions?

Contact Human Resources at 912-576-5660.