Firefighter/EMT - Rural Metro

Responsibilities

Firefighter EMT

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FIREFIGHTER EMT FULL-TIME Opportunity

$39,934 per year, (average annual salary, paid hourly)

We are hiring Firefighter EMTs with a passion for firefighting and patient care combined with the drive to succeed and deliver high-quality care.

Job Summary :

Firefighter EMT’s under general supervision perform fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response and emergency rescue and medical assistance duties to protect life and property;

performs related responsibilities as required

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED required.
• State issued, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications as a minimum : Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Operations.
• If assigned to an airport operation State, IFSAC, ProBoard or FAA (FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION) Airport Firefighter certification.
• State issued or National Registered EMT-B.
• Current CPR / AED certification.
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Rural / Metro policy. DUI (Driving Under the Influence) within the last 5 years is disqualifying.
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Available to work overtime as assigned and as needed on an emergency basis.
• Must meet local standards pertaining to qualifications, training and / or eligibility for hiring placement or promotion.

Responsibilities : Customer Service

Customer Service

• Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.
• Work involves serving the public.
• Work requires cooperative / supportive interaction with co-workers, supervisors, doctors, and other healthcare workers.
• Work requires interaction with representatives of other City departments, other fire departments and local, state, and federal agencies.

Fire Suppression

• Performs fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms.
• Assists in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and Wildland fires, applying the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire.
• Operates various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control; drives and operates fire apparatus;

search and rescue; ventilation and salvage operations.

Provides written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene.

Emergency Medical Services

• Responds to emergency medical calls by evaluating situations.
• Provides emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both on scene and in a moving vehicle.
• Transfers patients to medical facilities.
• Treat patients in accordance with established Emergency Medical Service Protocols and Rural / Metro Fire Department policy.
• Provide written reports detailing patient care.

Communications

• Portable radios are used as a means of communication.
• Must conduct all radio communications in a professional, respectful manner.

Maintenance

• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned.
• Ensure all vehicle and equipment discrepancies are documented and reported to the on-duty Fire Captain.
• Perform daily maintenance of facilities by cleaning, inspecting, and any other facility maintenance deemed necessary.

Training

Participate in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to; live fire drills, performance evaluation drills, ongoing skills maintenance, practice and training, annual OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) drills, EMS (Emergency Medical Service) major skills and any other mandatory Company training.

Compliance

• Reviews paperwork for accuracy and correct process.
• Must participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.
• Implements corrective / preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance / Audit Committee.
• Cooperates with Internal Audit, Compliance and HR (Human Resources) on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.
• Complies and enforces all policies and procedures.
• Must successfully complete all required Compliance Training within the required period.
• Must have no compliance related corrective action during the current review period.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.