Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedic (Non IFSAC Certified)

In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Marysville Fire District Firefighter Job Description, this position provides initial emergency medical care and treatment to the sick and injured at an emergency response scene. The Firefighter/Paramedic will be primarily responsible for medical judgments made in the field in accordance with the protocols and guidelines of the Medical Control Physician, EMS protocols and Marysville Fire District SOPs.

The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by a supervisor. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responds to emergency incidents involving fire as part of a firefighting team, engages in all types of firefighting activities which include but are not limited to rescue, protection of exposures, confinement of fires, extinguishment of fire, overhaul of fire scenes, ventilation and salvage operations, responds to major alarms when called in from off duty, operates/utilizes all machinery, equipment and supplies appropriate for area of assignment.
• Responding to emergency medical alarms, locating patients and identifying the nature of any illness or injury and, under supervision or general orders, initiate and administer proper and continuous emergency medical treatment at the scene until patients are delivered to a medical facility for further treatment if necessary.
• Complying with Snohomish County EMS Protocols, Marysville Fire District Policies, Procedures and General Orders, Medical Control Physician direction and base hospital physicians recommendations after radio and/or phone consults.
• Transport of patients to a medical facility for further treatment, if necessary, as per Snohomish County EMS Protocols and Marysville Fire District Policies and Procedures.
• Responding to patient and family needs in a timely and professional manner. Communicating with the patient and family regarding conditions, treatment and recommended therapy.
• Obtaining detailed patient history, patient examination and assessment, timely and complete recording and filing of appropriate Marysville Fire District EMS documentation.
• Directing fire district personnel in patient care and treatment at the emergency scene and during transport to a medical facility.
• Driving appropriate district vehicles, as qualified, to the scene of a fire, accident, or EMS alarm.
• Responsibility for daily and weekly EMS apparatus checks and maintaining appropriate inspection documentation, reporting mechanical and defective equipment problems.
• Monitoring the medical supply inventory for the EMS apparatus, ordering and maintaining adequate reserve supply on EMS apparatus and maintaining the appropriate inventory and ordering documentation.
• Providing EMS training classes to fire district personnel on approved medical procedures and techniques. Providing continuing education classes for Marysville Fire District Firefighter/Paramedics, Firefighter EMTs and Firefighter First Responders.
• Maintaining and cleaning station facilities, grounds, and apparatus.
• Perform any other Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic related work as required.
  • 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines -- The Marysville Fire District reserves the right to evaluate and consider, at its discretion, any combination of education and experience that tends to indicate the applicant possesses the skills, knowledge and abilities listed herein.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years old.
• Hold a current Washington State DOH Paramedic Certification or Possess a National Registry Paramedic certification
• Prior experience as a volunteer or a career level firefighter is desirable.

• Principles, practices and emerging trends of modern firefighting, emergency operations and best practices as a Paramedic, including fire suppression/attack.

Ability to:

• Successfully complete Snohomish County EMS Agency credentialing
• Successfully complete Snohomish County Fire Training Academy within 12 months of hire, unless successfully completed previously.
• Read, analyze and interpret emergency care methods and techniques. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work calmly and systematically in stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Reason and make appropriate judgments and decisions under stress.
• Establish and maintain effective, amicable relations with co-workers and the public.
• Communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for each citizens rights.
• Successfully complete a written evaluation of paramedic knowledge, skills and abilities, and entry-level firefighting knowledge.
• Successfully complete an oral exam and evaluation by the Medical Services Administrator BC
• Successfully complete an oral interview with the Fire Chief.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug test as determined by the Departments physician.
• Successfully pass a psychological exam.
• Complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
• Successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period.
• Be of good moral character and temperament, conscientious habits and requires that the employee demonstrate good character through words and actions.
• To work irregular hours.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid Washington State Drivers License and a driving record acceptable to the Departments insurance carrier at all times.
• Possess and maintain a current Washington State and/or National Registry Paramedic Certification.
• Possess and/or acquire and maintain a current ACLS Certification.