Reserve Firefighter Paramedic

Firefighter / Paramedic

Respond to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical assistance to the public. Conduct fire prevention inspections; Perform general maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities; Engage in fire code enforcement and public education.

Essential Job Functions

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

• Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, ventilation equipment, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, and emergency medical equipment.
• Operate all types of ALS emergency medical equipment utilized by Mesquite Fire & Rescue Department.
• Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer emergency medical care until relieved by proper medical personnel.
• Transports sick and injured individuals from incident scene to the appropriate hospital when deemed medically necessary and provides appropriate medical care during transport.
• Preserve evidence at fire and medical scenes.
• Participate in fire station maintenance and housekeeping.
• Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills, and confined spaces.
• Attend special instruction in firefighting and emergency medical techniques; perform drills with other staff; become familiar with city layout, established response routes and hydrant system.
• Participate in school drills, provide public information on fire prevention, first aid, CPR and career opportunities.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and / or writing.

Materials and Equipment Used

Typical Qualifications

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Experience, Education and Training

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Education

License or Certificate

Supplemental Information

Prospective candidates for employment must pass the department's physical agility test within 3 months of hire or provide a current Candidate Physical Agility (CPAT) card.

Work in emergency medical situations, including vehicle accidents and other types of medical and rescue emergencies; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids, heights and noise.

Employees risk physical hazard from bio-hazards such as blood borne pathogen, drug paraphernalia, fire, smoke adverse weather conditions, working with and around heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools, heavy lifting, and other hazardous materials.

Position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing.