EMT

Field Training Officer (FTO)

General Statement of Duties:

An employee in this class functions as an EMT, AEMT or Paramedic performing lifesaving procedures, care, and defensive driving in the delivery of EMS
through the response of transport of patients for First Call Ambulance. Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Field/Shift Supervisors, General Manager,
and/or Regional ALS/BLS Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Below is partial list of duties to establish an understanding of the basic responsibilities of this job and is not intended to be a full and complete representation of all duties that this job may require.

Definition:

The field training officer (FTO) is responsible for the training, guidance, and evaluation of new probationary personnel.

He or She will oversee all aspects of the training progression and ensure that the trainee is prepared and equipped to act as an attendant-in charge without supervision.

The FTO will endorse the trainee for release from the FTEP when this level of competency has been attained.