Ff​/Paramedic Certified

Position: FF/ PARAMEDIC CERTIFIED

This is a full‑time position with benefits. The role serves as the lead paramedic and leader of the medical team, and is further responsible for various firefighting and customer service–related activities.

Major Duties

• Responds to emergency calls involving medical emergencies, all types of fires, natural disasters, and hazmat incidents; responds to non–emergency service calls to assist the public; takes appropriate actions to minimize loss of life and property.
• Develops medical strategies and tactics and is responsible for the oversight and coordination of emergency medical care.
• Acts as a preceptor and mentor for other medical team members.
• Ensures that the medical standard of care and departmental policies, procedures, medical protocols and standing orders are followed; provides input on new policies and medical protocols.
• Ensures proper communication and documentation of the patient encounter.
• Drives emergency vehicles to transport personnel to and from calls in a safe manner.
• Performs search and rescue operations, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul duties.
• Operates pumps on fire apparatus and brush truck as certified; hand tools, fans, extrication tools, and light sets.
• Maintains current EMS and fire certifications through certification classes, drills, and continuing education.
• Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Firefighter reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
• Inputs information in regard to incidents, patient care reports, apparatus reports, and training hours.
• Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, and standing by at public relations events.
• Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
• Conducts pre‑planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
• Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
• Completes patient care records, billing information sheets, and incident reports.
• Provides paramedic level medical intervention; stabilizes injuries; administers appropriate drugs; utilizes advanced monitoring and diagnostic EMS equipment.
• Assesses and transports patients to the closest most appropriate medical facilities.
• Conducts daily and weekly inventory of all medical supplies and equipment assigned to medic units and fire apparatus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of Fire and EMS, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or GED.
• Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position after completing entry level training.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as a Firefighter II and complies with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of State of Georgia paramedic license and (employee must be functioning as a paramedic) a National Registry certification as a Paramedic.

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