FIREFIGHTER- EMT / PARAMEDIC

Firefighter Emt

The City of Sierra Vista is a drug-free workplace. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Firefighter EMT Pay scale : $17.64 - $25.70 Firefighter Paramedic Pay scale $20.73 - $28.79 Under the supervision of a Fire Captain or his / her assigned representative in the absence of the Fire Captain performs a variety of duties to respond to and manage emergency medical incidents, structural and non-structural fires, and hazardous material situations throughout the response area and on automatic and mutual aid assignments. Required to work twenty-four (24) hour shifts or forty (40) hour per week schedules as assigned. FLSA status : Non-Exempt. Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks :

• Initiates pre-hospital medical care to individuals, provides basic and / or advanced life support in accordance with Arizona laws, Arizona Department of Health Services rules and regulations, regional protocols and base hospital directions.
• Performs all fire suppression activities to combat and extinguish fires at a fire scene, including laying and / or connecting hose, directing water, and raising and climbing ladders.
• Utilizes a variety of fire suppression equipment including chain saws, axes, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
• Enters, searches for, and extricates individuals from burning structures
• Removes dangerous / damaged structures / furniture and fixtures.
• Performs activities to combat and extinguish wildland / brush fires
• Performs general maintenance of fire station, checks tools, equipment, supplies, and materials of each vehicle, including all fire suppression, emergency medical response, and Hazmat units to ensure that vehicles contain all required tools, equipment, supplies, and materials, and are in proper operating condition
• Performs community preparedness functions such as hydrant-testing, pre-fire planning, fire inspections, and station tours.
• Responds to hazardous materials calls, performs confined space rescues, and performs a variety of emergency rescue activities at fire, accident, hazardous material, or other emergency situations as a certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Operates radio and other communication equipment
• Participates in regular training drills / programs in emergency medical service, firefighting, and other related areas.
• Presents programs to public on safety, emergency medicine, and fire prevention and suppression topics, and conducts station tours.
• Maintains required drivers license and certifications in fire and emergency medicine.
• Writes reports accurately and in a timely manner, documenting incident data, patient assessment and patient treatment.
• Maintains positive working relationships.

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Qualifications :

Current Certifications Required : No felony convictions Ability to obtain non-restricted Arizona driver's license High school diploma or equivalent Healthcare Provider Level CPR Arizona EMT certification Arizona Firefighter 1&2 certification or IFSAC / PROBOARD Equivalent Candidate must show proof of enrollment in an approved Firefighter 1&2 certification course to apply and obtain Firefighter 1&2 certification within 12 months of hire. Speak, read, and write the English language Candidates must obtain a valid CPAT certificate / verification letter within 6 months of hire.

Preferred :

Degree must be from an institution accredited as recognized by the U.S Department of Education as indicated in the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.