Firefighter/ Paramedic
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Summary of Position Responsibilities: This is a skilled position in which the individual will be required to fight fires and respond to emergency scenes for the purposes of protecting life and property. A Firefighter/Paramedic will respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness. A Firefighter/Paramedic is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on-line and off-line medical direction. While acting as Paramedic, has access to confidential, personal, and medical information and in providing appropriate patient care to their level of certification. Errors could result in improper disclosure of confidential information, personal injury, loss of life and property damage, could have legal and financial repercussions, and/or cause adverse public relations.
Description of Supervision/Supervisory Responsibilities: Firefighters are appointed by the Town Manager, and work under the general supervision and direction of the: firefighter in charge, Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief and Fire Chief in accordance with the Department’s chain of command, adhering to Department rules and regulations.
Essential Functions of Job: • Respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness. Regularly serves as the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on-line and off-line medical direction. • Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to, intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of various medications. • Responds to emergency scenes to protect life and property; performs administrative tasks, and maintains fire station and equipment up to established standards of the Department • Dons protective turnout gear and equipment before and at emergency scenes and proceeds to assigned apparatus upon receipt of call for service • Stands watch to receive incoming alarms and information, answers phones, and monitors access to the station house • Provides alarm communiqué to equipment operators/officers • Drives apparatus to and from, and positions apparatus at, emergency scene Page 2 of 3 Truro, MA Firefighter/ Paramedic FLSA-Non-Exempt March, 2021 • Connects or hooks up apparatus to fire hydrant and operates pumps to supply water in appropriate pressure and volume -- using hydrant wrenches, couplings, hoses, spanner wrenches, and other tools • Operates nozzle at front of hose line and sprays water, foam or other agent onto fire or other hazard, or into involved structure, to extinguish, contain and/or control incident • Advances or assists in advancing hose to seat of fire or other hazard • Stabilizes ladder trucks and elevates and operates aerial ladders and platforms in order to rescue victims, provides access for ventilation, operates master stream devices, etc. • Climbs mechanical ladders to perform search, rescue and other operations • Operates ladder from ground controls or from platform controls, while watching for power lines, trees and other overhead obstructions • Pries open, cuts, or breaks down doors, or otherwise gains entry into structures, vehicles, aircraft and other entrapments in order to search for and rescue victims and provide access to the emergency scene • Opens or breaks windows, chops or cuts holes in roofs, breaches walls or doors, and hangs fans in windows or doors to remove heat, smoke and/or gas from structures or entrapments • Searches assigned area in order to locate victims and to obtain further information about incident, following standard search procedures • Assists, hoists, carries or drags victims from emergency area by means of interior access (stairs, hallways, etc.) or, if necessary, by ladders, fire escapes, platforms, or other means of escape – using rescue harnesses, ropes, etc. • Administers CPR if necessary • Assists EMS personnel in administering medical treatment • Inspects buildings for fire prevention/hazardous materials code violations or hazards on a periodic basis or during their activities; inspects alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems, etc. • Checks, cleans, and maintains personal gear and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation • Checks, cleans, and maintains apparatus to ensure proper and safe operation • Checks, cleans, and maintains house facilities, including the performance, or assignment, of routine housekeeping chores Minimum Competencies: • Ability to follow both oral and written directions/instructions • Ability to work effectively in life threatening or high-pressure situations, as necessary • Good organizational skills; detail oriented, takes initiative and able to work independently • Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines • Honesty, reliability, discretion, and good judgment essential.
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