Position Summary
The Part-Time Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. The successful candidate performs within the scope of the policies and procedures of Smithfield Fire & EMS and in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid, rescue or ambulance, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public education. The successful candidate must function effectively as part of a highly trained team under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases.
The successful candidate is required to attend regularly scheduled training to maintain the high level of knowledge, skill, and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter and EMS provider in accordance with state law, county protocols, and standard operating procedures.
The work performance of a successful candidate is continuously evaluated for general knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team.
Receives direction from the captain, or other chief officers.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance.
- Places equipment, lays and connects hose
- Operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams
- Raises and climbs ladders
- Uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus.
- May enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims.
- Participates in fire prevention programs including public education events and fire code enforcement inspections.
- Responds to requests for emergency medical care and evaluates patient's condition and/or injuries and administers aid and interventions as per protocol
- Monitors patient's vital signs, administering medications, establishing, and maintaining adequate airways, controlling bleeding, and splinting broken bones and provides advanced life support at the scene and during transported to hospital.
- Performs daily preventative inspection and maintenance on the station and its contents, various fire apparatus, equipment, ambulances, and EMS equipment
- Cleans exterior and interior of vehicle
- Assures fire apparatus and ambulances are properly stocked with necessary supplies
- Apprises supervisor as needed to purchase replacement materials or schedule complex repairs.
- Performs duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or high school equivalent (i.e. GED).
- Must have a good driving record, possess, and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a fire department physical examination and physical agility test.
- Must pass background check and drug screen.
- Current Firefighter 1 & 2 Certifications from the Utah Fire Rescue Academy.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Modern fire service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
- Fire protection systems, evacuation considerations, and building construction regulations for fire safety.
- Personal computers along with Windows, Word, presentation software, and spreadsheet and database management software.
Skills:
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
Abilities:
- Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
- Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on firefighting, hydraulics, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment, and apparatus, and other classes associated with recognized firefighter and EMS standards.
- Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
- Assist in performing protective inspections of structures and businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre-incident surveys for tactical planning.
- Assist in conducting fire-safety education classes.
- Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location, extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
- Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
- To work odd hours, daytime, nights, weekends, holidays; must be willing to work in unfavorable work conditions including snowstorms, heat, cold, rain and wind.
- Work within a paramilitary organization and respond readily to directives.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public; to work effectively as a team member.
- Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders, and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
- Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift operation logs, to accommodate needs of the Department including computer data entry.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Must be able to:
- Frequently lift/carry a variety of fire equipment and occasionally move injured persons (requires upper body strength as needed to drag, move, or place heavy objects, such as smoke ejectors, victims, charged hose lines, etc.)
- Prolonged, rigorous physical activity during emergency situations
- Climb and balance on ladders
- Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Reach for handle tools and equipment
- Feel objects for temperature, shape, and other characteristics
- Use fingers to make minute adjustments, tie knots, etc.
- Listen for specific sounds during emergency
- Demonstrate normal vision and color recognition
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical hazard from fire, equipment, traffic, smoke inhalation, and falling objects at emergency scenes, and exposure to health risks may occur. Performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gases, extremes in temperatures, cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, contagious diseases, and terminal illness.
The successful candidate will respond to fire, emergency medical and hospital inter-facility transfer calls, and provide train to the public and other emergency responders. Performs a variety of working level Firefighter/ Advanced EMT duties at a fire and ambulance station. Inspects, maintains, and repairs all department fire and EMS vehicles, supplies and equipment, maintains building and grounds. Works with other full time and part time fire department and ambulance personnel.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Position is open until filled.
