Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic to join our team. Fire/Medical cross trained staff. 6 personnel per shift out of one staffed station. 48/96 shift rotation. Approximately 2,200 calls per year.
Pay/Benefits:
- $25.76/hour.
- FURS pension retirement.
- $1200/month employer paid health insurance premium.
- IAFF Local 5505
Duties & Responsibilities
Emergency Medical Services
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport in accordance with paramedic scope of practice, department protocols, and medical direction.
- Accurately complete patient care reports and associated documentation in a timely manner.
- Operate safely and effectively during high-acuity and multi-patient incidents.
Fire Suppression and Fireground Operations
- Respond to structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle fires, and other fire-related emergencies.
- Perform fire attack, search and rescue, ventilation, overhaul, salvage, exposure protection, and fire containment operations.
- Deploy, operate, and maintain firefighting equipment including hoses, pumps, ladders, nozzles, forcible entry tools, thermal imaging cameras, and SCBA equipment.
- Participate in fire prevention activities, inspections, pre-planning, and public education programs.
- Maintain proficiency in fireground tactics, incident command principles, and firefighter safety procedures.
Apparatus and Equipment Operation
- Safely operate fire apparatus, ambulances, utility vehicles, boats, trailers, pumps, generators, and associated emergency response equipment when authorized.
- Conduct routine inspections, testing, cleaning, fueling, and maintenance of vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Identify mechanical deficiencies and report maintenance concerns promptly.
Rescue Operations
- Participate in vehicle extrication and stabilization operations using hydraulic, pneumatic, and hand-powered rescue tools.
- High-angle and low-angle rope rescue
- Swiftwater and flood rescue
- Confined space rescue
- Ice rescue
- Perform victim packaging, patient movement, rigging systems, and scene stabilization during rescue incidents.
Hazardous Materials Response
- Respond to hazardous materials incidents in accordance with department training and assigned certification level.
- Assist with scene isolation, hazard identification, decontamination, defensive mitigation, and incident support functions.
- Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment and follow department safety procedures during hazardous environments.
Training and Professional Development
- Participate in department drills, continuing education, certifications, and physical fitness activities.
- Maintain competency in firefighting, EMS, rescue, and specialized operational disciplines.
- Demonstrate initiative in skill development and operational readiness.
Station and Administrative Duties
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of fire stations, apparatus bays, living quarters, and department facilities.
- Perform equipment inventories, testing, and routine station maintenance tasks.
- Complete incident reports, training records, inspections, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
- Represent the department professionally during interactions with the public and partner agencies.
Teamwork and Conduct
- Function effectively within a team environment while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and communication.
- Follow department policies, chain of command, and safety procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and effective in stressful and rapidly evolving situations.
- Support crew cohesion, shared workload responsibilities, and operational efficiency.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, dragging, climbing, crawling, carrying equipment, operating tools, and working in extreme environmental conditions.
- Work in hazardous environments involving heat, smoke, fire, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, confined spaces, moving traffic, and adverse weather.
- Ability to wear and operate in structural firefighting PPE and SCBA for extended periods.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Paramedic license
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain and maintain department-required certifications
- Successful completion of department hiring standards, background investigation, and physical requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Firefighter I and II certifications
- EVOC or emergency vehicle operations training
- Technical rescue certifications
- Swiftwater rescue certification
- Hazardous materials operations certification
- Wildland firefighting certifications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
