DIAMOND SPRINGS
- EL DORADO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The Firefighter/Paramedic reports to the Captain. He/she has authority and responsibility for emergency medical care provided to the sick and injured. Under direction, he/she is responsible for firefighting and rescue activities. The Firefighter/Paramedic shall maintain the ambulance and assigned fire apparatus and equipment in a constant state of readiness. He/she shall drive and operate apparatus safely and with due regard for the welfare of the public and department. The Firefighter/Paramedic performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Ø Performs
daily apparatus inspections ensuring operational
readiness at all times.
Ø Responds
to fire and emergency incidents, operates
apparatus and performs fire suppression
and rescue tasks as directed.
Ø Provides
emergency medical care and transportation
for the sick and injured.
Ø Prepares
incident reports and other reports as required.
Ø Plans
and provides continuing medical training
for volunteer and career personnel.
Ø Participates
in company business inspections.
Ø Maintains
district stations and grounds in a neat
and clean condition.
Ø Assumes
responsibility for assigned collateral
duties.
Ø When qualified, serves as a company
officer in the absence of the Captain,
or as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Ø Fire suppression, rescue and
emergency medical care principles, practices,
techniques, and procedures.
Ø The Incident Command System as
adopted by FIRESCOPE.
Ø Laws related to fire protection,
fire prevention, and the delivery of emergency
medical service.
Ø Characteristics
of a wide variety of flammable and hazardous
materials.
Ø The principles of hydraulics
and mechanics of fire apparatus.
Ability To:
Ø Give clear and concise verbal
instructions.
Ø Understand and follow verbal
instructions and orders.
Ø Drive and operate district vehicles
and equipment.
Ø Express ideas clearly and concisely
both orally and in writing.
Ø Establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with employees, representatives
of other agencies, and the public.
Ø Trouble shoot mechanical problems,
and make minor repairs.
Ø Think clearly and act decisively
under stress.
Education and Certifications:
Ø California State Fire Marshal
Firefighter 1.
Ø American Heart Association CPR
Instructor.
Ø California State Emergency Medical
Technician 1 Instructor.
Experience:
Ø One year full time experience
as a career firefighter.
Ø One year recent experience as
an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
for application to this classification
Education and Certifications:
Ø Graduation from High School or
equivalent.
Ø California State Emergency Medical
Technician Paramedic.
Ø California Class B or Firefighter
Class B Driver License with Tank, Hazardous
Materials, and Air Brake endorsements.
Ø Hazardous Materials First Responder
Operational.
Experience:
Ø One year recent experience as a career firefighter, or two years recent experience as a volunteer firefighter, or equivalent.
Employees hired into this classification after July 1, 1995 shall:
Ø Maintain Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic license for the duration of employment.
Ø Obtain accreditation to work
as a Paramedic in El Dorado County within
three months of employment, and maintain
such accreditation for the duration of
employment.
Ø Maintain CPR-C certification
or equivalent for the duration of employment.
Ø Maintain a valid California Commercial
Class B or Firefighter Class B Driver License
with Tank, Hazardous Materials and Air
Brake endorsements for the duration of
employment.
Ø Satisfactorily
complete all individual performance standards
and Standard Company Evolution's required
of suppression personnel for the duration
of employment.
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