Fire Fighter / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Summary Of Duties

A Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) serves as a dual-role member of the department, with responsibilities in emergency medical care in addition to firefighting duties. Depending on the situation, these personnel provide basic life support, engage in extrication and rescue operations, or participate in firefighting and hazard control activities.

This role requires technical expertise, patient interaction, independent assessment and treatment of medical emergencies, adherence to established treatment protocols, and accurate documentation for medical records. Work is often performed under challenging conditions, with potential exposure to contagious diseases and environmental, chemical, or physical hazards.

WORK PERFORMED (in addition to firefighting duties)

In addition to firefighting responsibilities, a Firefighter/EMT:

1. Administers basic life support to sick, injured, or convalescent individuals at emergency scenes or during transport to medical facilities.

2. Provides emergency medical care, including hemorrhage control, automated external defibrillation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway maintenance, and fracture stabilization.

3. Records essential event information, patient condition, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations.

4. Follows established medical protocols.

5. Relays patient information to physicians both via radio transmission and direct contact.

6. Maintains daily response logs and equipment inventories.

7. Operates emergency vehicles during responses and patient transportation to hospitals.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS (in addition to those of a Firefighter)

In addition to the qualifications of a Firefighter, a Firefighter/EMT possesses:

1. Training in emergency medical procedures.

2. Knowledge of symptoms of medical emergencies and appropriate responses.

3. The ability to evaluate patient conditions and deliver emergency medical care.

4. Proficiency in operating emergency vehicles.

5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with superiors, colleagues, and the public.

6. Quick and effective response in emergency situations.

7. Effective oral and written communication skills.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCECompletion of a standard senior high school or technical school program. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) should hold a license or certification obtained through specialized coursework in prehospital emergency medicine, following recognized agency standards that adhere to the Department of Transportation EMS Curricula as a minimum scope of education. Levels of training include EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Rotating shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bar Harbor, ME 04609: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person