Summary: Perform a variety of highly technical and specialized tasks involving and/or related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention, fire inspections, administration, and other special assignments as required.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties shown in this description and may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Essential Job Functions:
· Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
· Administers first aid and emergency medical care to injured/ill persons consistent with the level authorized by EMT-Basic or Paramedic certification , established medical protocols, and standard operating procedures.
· Secures safety of the incident scene.
· Determines medical status and priority of medical treatment.
· Stabilizes and immobilizes patients and prescribes a mode of transportation to emergency medical care facilities based on condition of patients.
· Follows established universal health precautions in the treatment and care of patients.
· Inspects, tests, cleans and maintains station facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus and hydrants as needed.
· Conducts inspections of businesses to identify possible fire or life safety hazards and educates business owners in fire prevention.
· Participates in daily training exercises and instruction to increase performance.
· Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public, other Department personnel, and other City departments.
· Interprets and explains City and Department policies and procedures to the public.
· Maintains all activity and material usage logs.
· Maintains inventory of medical supplies/equipment and fire equipment/supplies for assigned station and apparatus.
