Top 5 Firefighter paramedic Jobs in Roanoke, Va

Paramedic/Firefighter
Roanoke County, VA —Roanoke, VA
- $57,768.24 - $72,539.57 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Firefighter - Paramedic (ALS) - FT
Bedford County, Virginia —Bedford, VA
- $55,000 - $72,875 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
Chief of Fire & Rescue
Bedford County, Virginia —Bedford, VA
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- PALS Certification

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Paramedic/Firefighter

Roanoke County, VA -
Roanoke, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,768.24 - $72,539.57 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Credit union membership
Life insurance

Qualifications

Patient resuscitation
First aid
Adhering to traffic regulations
ACLS Certification
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Physical conditioning

Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs responsible protective services by providing advanced life support. Supervises the rescue unit on call and serves as attendant in charge of patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works at stations responding to calls for emergency assistance, acting as attendant of the rescue unit on call or as firefighter on fire apparatus
Provides emergency medical services using basic and advanced emergency life support and stabilization procedures at the scene of the accident or illness and during transport to medical facilities
Performs rescue from life-threatening situations and assists in the protection of property
Drives emergency vehicles and operates equipment
Prepares and maintains records and reports on emergency responses and patient responses, including legal accountability
Participates in training and education activities to keep informed and skilled in the latest techniques for advanced life support
Engages directly in fire suppression activities
Participates in fire, rescue and prevention training programs
Monitors health, safety, and physical condition of personnel at fires or other hazardous sites
Operates medical radio equipment
Replenishes supplies and performs vehicle maintenance before and after calls
Must adhere to all applicable Roanoke County and Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department policies and procedures.

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in routine maintenance of building and grounds at assigned stations
Provides emergency medical services training to schools, organizations and the public as requested

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Preferred: Emergency medical services and firefighting experience.

Certifications/ Licenses

Required: Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license, have a good driving record not to exceed negative three (-3) demerit points, and comply with state regulations covering drivers of emergency vehicles (includes successful completion of a provided Emergency Vehicle Operators Course). Must possess or become certified in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001 for Firefighter Level II. Possess an Intermediate or Paramedic Certificate valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must successfully complete provided Advanced Cardiac Life Support training becoming certified. Must complete Roanoke County’s ALS Medical Checkoff Program before serving as ALS attendant within twelve (12) months of employment. Must maintain all required licenses/ certifications. The employee must maintain the required hours of Continuing Education (60 hrs Paramedic & 55 hrs Intermediate). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be a part of the Continuing Education hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care and advanced life support techniques
Skill in providing emergency medical care and advance life support
Good knowledge of firefighting techniques
Thorough knowledge of the geographical layout of the County, including the street and road network
Ability to supervise other emergency medical services personnel, often under hazardous and stressful conditions
Ability to manage major emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions with regard to patient care
Ability to work together with others as a team
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to complete complex incident reports
Some aptitude for mechanical work.

Additional Requirements

Must be nineteen (19) years of age; successfully complete a physical agility test; and be in excellent physical condition and maintain good physical fitness standards. Subject to a complete criminal history background search with acceptable results. Must also be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs the activities of staff assigned to the rescue unit on call.

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