Emergency Patient Transport: Transport injured or sick individuals from the fireline to fire camp or medical facilities.
First Aid Assessment: Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish first aid procedures.
On-Site First Aid: Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at the site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicles.
Medical Expertise: Apply knowledge of pathophysiology and related disease processes of the acute patient.
Effective Communication: Communicate and develop interpersonal relationships with medical unit leaders and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Equipment Care: Maintain and care for equipment and vehicles by completing daily, weekly, and monthly rig checks, promptly reporting any issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EMS Experience: Ambulance and EMS experience is preferred.
Wilderness Medicine: Wilderness medicine experience is preferred.
Adaptability: Ability to function independently and comfortably in a wilderness setting.
Self-Motivation: Self-motivated to learn about the intricacies of the fire industry.
Calm Under Pressure: Capable of staying calm in stressful situations and calling in multiple resources as needed.
Organizational Skills: Ability to stay organized and follow a chain of command, including Incident Command System (ICS) procedures.
Reliability: Trustworthy and forthcoming in all responsibilities.
Availability: Able to work 14-21 consecutive days.
Camping Skills: Willing and able to camp out and sleep in a tent.
REQUIREMENTS BEFORE HIRE:
Licensing: Hold a California EMT License associated with any California LEMSA.
Certifications: Possess a current BLS Certification.
Driving: If you have a California driver's license, you must have an Ambulance Driver's Certification and a Clean Driving Record.
Training: Attend our Fireline EMS Refresher in April 2024 (invitations will be sent after the first interview).
Safety Certification: Complete Incident Safety Awareness for the Hired Vendor Class and RT-130 | Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher during our Fireline EMS Refresher.
Physical Fitness: Pass the NWCG Work Capacity Test at the arduous level, which involves a 3-mile walk under 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack, available in-house during our Fireline EMS Refresher.
REQUIREMENTS BEFORE FIRST DAY OF WORK:
Firefighter Training: Complete the online S-130 - Firefighter Training and S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior courses.
Incident Command System: Complete online courses, including ICS - 100, ICS - 200, ICS - 700, and ICS - 800, introducing you to the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System.
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Driving Skills: Experience in driving 4WD vehicles or UTVs.
Trailer Handling: Proficiency in towing and backing trailers.
Rescue Certifications: Possession of certifications such as High Angle Rope Rescue Technician, LARRO | Low Angle Rope Rescue Operator, Swiftwater Rescue Technician.