FIREFIGHTER EMT

NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA
Classification Specification

FIREFIGHTER, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (2512)
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide emergency medical treatment to citizens and to prevent, suppress
and extinguish fires and to perform other related firefighting activities. Incumbents in this classification possess
National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Firefighter I and II certifications and National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle
accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations;
responds to instructions from dispatcher; and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.

Provides protection of life and property; suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue,
extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in
buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations
such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; and assists with cleanup activities.

Performs basic life rescue duties: administers basic first aid, CPR, and medical treatment; or stabilizes victims who
are dealing traumatic medical issues: and may respond to airway management, cardiac emergencies, allergic
reactions, altered medical status, cerebral vascular accidents, or various medical traumas.

Provides advanced emergency medical care to injured and sick persons: conducts physical examination of patients;
obtains medical histories; identifies and evaluates various mechanisms of injury; formulates treatment plans; and
extricates, stabilizes, and transports patients.

Communicates with medical personnel at emergency treatment facility: obtains instructions regarding further
treatment; arranges for reception of patients at treatment facility; and performs proper techniques associated with
moving patients between incident site, stretcher, ambulance, and treatment facility bed.

Newton County, Georgia Firefighter, EMT

Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire education activities: conducts fire safety programs,
apparatus displays, and skills demonstrations; conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; and participates in
community events and fundraisers.

Maintains a state of readiness/preparation for emergency response: checks/maintains stock of equipment and
supplies on fire and emergency vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to
emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment,
hoses/pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly
stocked and operational.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools
in operable condition, which may include inspecting/testing equipment, replacing fluids, greasing equipment,
replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning quarters, or grounds maintenance; monitors equipment
operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable regulations, policies and procedures;
maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in
physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and attends shift meetings,
workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: prepares, completes, receives, reviews, processes, forwards or retains,
as appropriate, various forms, reports, incident reports, daily activity logs, inventory counts, vehicle maintenance
logs, patient care reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation
of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,
database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to
complete essential functions.

Operates or utilizes various firefighting equipment, emergency medical equipment, power tools, hand tools, and
supplies in order to complete assignments: operates and maintains fire apparatus, hoses, pumps, saws, ladders,
hydraulic tools, fans, hydrants, communications equipment, personal protective equipment, first aid equipment, and
other tools and equipment.

Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, medical personnel, the public, and other individuals as
needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required with vocational or technical training in firefighting, fire science, emergency
medical services, or closely related field; supplemented by two years of work in firefighting; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for
this job.

Newton County, Georgia Firefighter, EMT

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Class F Georgia driver’s license. Must
possess and maintain the following additional certifications: National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Firefighter I
and II; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising
discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose
of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide paraprofessional medical treatment to others.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control
the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May
include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods
and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or
unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the organization.

ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on
climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling,
and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may
occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds,
odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents,
animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, or rude/irate customers.

Newton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective
and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.