This is an FLSA non-exempt position under direction of the Fire Chief and general supervision of the company commander. This position has all the job duties, responsibilities, and authority of a Firefighter (see Job Description "Firefighter") with the additional duties and responsibilities of the lead emergency medical provider. Under general supervision, responds to a wide variety of emergency and non-emergency calls for service; assumes command as needed; performs emergency care as needed; performs general firefighting skills as needed; maintains the apparatus and medical equipment; maintains protective clothing and house dress as prescribed; Performs hazardous tasks requiring strenuous exertion under emergency and non-emergency conditions. completes necessary Fire Department forms; participates in continuing education programs; instructs CPR, and EMS classes.
 
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

This position requires:

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the Firefighter classification
• Knowledge of Fire Department emergency procedures and non-emergency functions
• Knowledge of and ability to apply emergency medical procedures, including advanced techniques and procedures required to stabilize, maintain, and/or restore basic life functions commensurate with their level of certification
• Knowledge of proper inspection and maintenance procedures for all medical, rescue and fire related equipment
• Knowledge of city streets and geography
• Knowledge of State traffic laws and regulations and state statutes governing operation of emergency vehicles, including ability to perform requirements of current edition of NFPA 1002, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
• The safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle in all weather conditions
• Ability to successfully use and operate motorized and non-motorized equipment and apparatus
• Ability to maneuver and safely operate all types of fire apparatus routinely and under emergency situations
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances, policies and procedures relating to fire prevention, inspection, and suppression including working knowledge of Uniform Fire Codes and Ordinances
• Must maintain a strong working knowledge of the Pueblo County Prehospital Practice Guidelines commensurate with their level of certification
• Skills and ability to work as a team and to work with the public
• Ability to assume command at the scene of emergencies
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability and skill to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Must stay current on all required classes
• Must be able to perform all job duties in a safe manner

• Lives, eats, and sleeps at the station during 24-hour or more work shift assignments, including weekends and holidays, and works overtime with little or no notice
• Maintains considerate living practices and good hygiene, as well as adapting and altering living practices with respect to other individuals while on duty is a must
• Engages in strenuous physical activity during daylight and night hours for extended periods with adverse and/or interrupted sleep and rest patterns
• Due to the nature of unpredictable and unforeseeable events that characterize the fire service, the work requires varying degrees of physical responses from sedentary work to very heavy work
• Operates in all weather and catastrophic conditions; natural disasters; extreme heat or cold; high wind; dense smoke; close proximity to fire, fumes, and toxic or explosive atmospheres; high noise levels; extreme heights; structurally weakened buildings; traffic hazards; hazardous medical emergencies; etc.
• Performs prolonged walking, standing, climbing, lifting, and is in and out of vehicle/apparatus on a frequent basis
• Works in and wears fire department PPE including a self-contained breathing apparatus and hearing protection during emergency operations for extended periods of time

As a condition of continued employment, individuals must:

• Stay current on all licenses and certifications as required to perform the job
• Be willing to participate in an ongoing physical fitness program
• Maintain active status as an EMT Intermediate or higher with the designated Pueblo Fire Department Medical Advisor

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout the term of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain required licenses and certifications may result in disciplinary action up to and including demotion or termination.