To provide emergency medical services at the scene of an accident or illness. Supervises personnel directly involved in delivery of patient care. To provide support to fire personnel during fire operations.
Respond to alarms within one minute of receiving page from dispatch by consulting map or recalling from memory to determine location of emergency site while adhering to emergency driving laws regarding the use of lights and sirens
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury at emergency scene, administer appropriate treatment.
Supervises personnel directly involved in the delivery of patient care.
May perform training related to EMS.
Perform vehicle inspection and supplies check at the beginning of shift. Restock supplies and clean equipment following each call.
Lift stretcher and load patient(s) into ambulance. Transport patient to appropriate facility and/or destination while providing continuing care for patient during transport.
Write medical reports on patient’s condition, completing paperwork before the end of shift.
Assist Officer in Charge with daily operations.
Drives EMS/Fire apparatus to emergency scenes and maintains vehicle in state of readiness.
Assist with connecting supply lines, operating pumps, operating fire apparatus, managing fire ground support and rehab.
Participate in Fire/EMS prevention.
Public awareness and public speaking-teach EMS, First Aid, and CPR classes.
Maintains professional medical knowledge and operational skills.
Attend EMS and Fire classes at local, regional and national levels for continuing education and maintenance and/or advancement of certifications.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
