FIREFIGHTER/EMT-MEDIC

Salary:

Firefighter EMT - $50,520.68 Annually, Full-Time: This amount includes a 5% end of probation increase and full holiday incentives.

Firefighter Paramedic - $60,769.94 Annually, Full Time: This amount includes a 5% end of probation increase, paramedic incentive (upon clearance by the Medical Director), and full holiday incentives.

Benefits: Step Pay Plan, 100% employer paid health and life insurance, employee paid dental and vision; sick leave, vacation leave, safety days, two optional holidays annually and 8 paid holidays.

• 5% incentive with State Certified Pump Operator
• 5% increase per degree from accredited colleges or universities

GENERAL PURPOSE

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid and rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Deputy Chief.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May assist to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of other Firefighters, new recruits, or other part-time department personnel, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.

Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.

Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment and keeps logs as required.

Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment.

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; wash and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.

Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.

Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.

Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.

Assists in training new employees as assigned.

Serves on various employee committees

Other duties as required