Firefighter/EMT

Under the general supervision of the Fire Lieutenant, performs work in response to fire, medical emergency or public assistance requests as necessary to protect life and property. Can expect to perform primary patient care as a certified EMT within scope of practice and departmental standards. Can expect to operate and maintain fire vehicles, medic units, telemetry systems and all other firefighting and emergency medical equipment. Can also expect to participate in fire prevention activities and training activities of all related fields. Can expect to complete all associated reports in a timely manner. Performs station and vehicle maintenance and other duties as required. Work in this position normally does not involve direct supervision of subordinates; however, the Firefighter may at times be required to act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of a superior officer. Performs related work as required.Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires including rescue, entry, ventilation and salvage.

Drives assigned apparatus to the scene of emergencies.

Operates pumping engines to supply regulated amounts of water pressure.

May operate an aerial ladder.

After fire or training activities, maintains equipment to return it to readiness for further calls.

Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and associated equipment.

Maintains fire station and grounds.

Performs duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Responds to requests for emergency medical assistance.

Operates medical telemetry and patient monitoring equipment as permitted by scope of practice.

Drives medic units, and all other apparatus and vehicles.

Assists in making residential, commercial and industrial inspections to discover and eliminate potential fire hazards.

Educates the public in fire prevention and being prepared for fire suppression tactics.

May teach in-service training.

Participates in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.

Assists in hydrant inspections.

Operates departmental radio communications.

Receives alarms and notifies appropriate personnel.

Summons on-call personnel.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of Fire Department property.

Cleans and washes walls and floors, makes minor repairs, paints, and otherwise maintains quarters. High School diploma or equivalent required. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver's license. Must possess and maintain Ohio EMT Certification and State of Ohio Firefighter II certification. Must successfully complete and maintain paramedic certification course and all training within prescribed amount of time as determined by management.
Knowledge of elementary physics and mechanics.

Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression.

Ability to learn and apply EMT and paramedic training.

Ability to learn and operate medical telemetry equipment as permitted by scope of practice.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and the public.

Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports.

Mechanical aptitude.

Physical endurance and agility.