Probationary Firefighter EMT/EMT-P

The Probationary Firefighter EMT/EMT-P serves as the principal hands-on labor in performing duties in both emergency and non-emergency situations related to fire protection, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and emergency management delivery.   

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Responds to an emergency based on dispatch instructions.
2. Performs special operations based on level of certification for the following: rope rescue, water rescue, confined space, hazardous materials, trench rescue, structural collapse, and vehicle/machinery extraction. 
3. Drives all department vehicles in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, and department rules and regulations.
4. Dons and doffs the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with department standard operating guidelines.
5. Reports to the Incident Commander for assignment of duties and maintains the appropriate communications and accountability throughout the incident.
6. Assists with determining the best route in responding to all emergent and non-emergent calls.
7. Ensures proper operational status of all apparatus equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) before, during, and after an incident.
8. Implements and utilizes the Incident Command System.
9. Maintains familiarization with the response area.
10. Protects evidence of fire cause and origin from further disturbance.
11. Properly uses department communication technologies (radio, phone, and computer).
12. Removes, carries, and places a ladder at an incident scene and may ascend or descend a ladder with or without a victim.
13. Operates all hydraulic and lifting systems of an aerial apparatus, and operates apparatus pumps, appliances, and equipment. May also assign placement of incoming apparatus.
14. Raises a hose pack or other tools from the ground to an above-ground elevation.
15. Establishes a water supply.
16. Establishes and advances an attack line.
17. Locates, contains, and extinguishes interior and exterior fires.
18. Conducts search and rescue activities.
19. Performs ventilation as directed.
20. Searches for fire extension, conserves property, and overhauls a fire scene.
21. Conducts fire activities on various types, styles, and slopes of roofs.
22. Climbs multiple flights of stairs while carrying equipment, or a victim.
23. Extinguishes fires using portable fire extinguishers.
24. Extricates victims entrapped in a motor vehicle or machinery.
25. Establishes scene safety zones.
26. Isolates and secures energy sources.
27. Conducts atmospheric monitoring of the environment.
28. Creates ingress and egress openings, as directed.
29. Performs forcible entry operations.
30. Assesses, triages, and treats victims at an incident scene within the scope of one’s certification and/or licensures.
31. Establishes medical, triage, rehabilitation, or other sectors as assigned by the Incident Commander. 
32. Packages and transports victims to a local medical facility.
33. Communicates with victims, family members, by-standers, and members of the public at the scene of an incident.
34. Cleans, inspects, and maintains all emergency response equipment.
35. Maintains department equipment, apparatus, and facilities and effectively communicates problems or concerns with such to superior officers and/or maintenance personnel.
36. Conducts daily inspections of all EMS equipment.
37. Checks drug expiration dates monthly.
38. Performs annual service test on fire hose.
39. Participates in the pre-planning of buildings and other structures in fire prevention programs.
40. Participates in all required department training, meetings, and activities.
41. Completes all required written and/or electronic communications.
42. Complies with all department safety guidelines while performing emergency and non-emergency functions.
43. Complies with all department rules and regulations, standard operating guidelines, and Town policies, as applicable.
44. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Town-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same. 
• Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Lets customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns. 
• Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy. 
• Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing. 
• Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions. 
• Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.

Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Oral Communication -Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, NEOGOV, Firehouse, KRONOS Workforce Central, KRONOS Workforce Tele staff, Z-Client, and ESOSUITE.
• A working knowledge of structure and function of the Fire Territory, local and county governments, local, state and federal laws affective employment practices, budgeting, funding, and emergency service organizations.
• A working knowledge of all Fire Territory policies, procedures, rules and regulations is required.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the geography of the Town and County is required.
• A working knowledge of the following is required:

1. Fire suppression theories, strategy, tactics, methods and procedures.
2. Fire prevention, inspection, code enforcement and investigation procedures.
3. Public education programs.
4. Pre-plan procedures.
5. How to develop specifications for equipment and facilities.
6. Emergency medical procedures.
7. Communication systems and procedures.
8. Budgeting, purchasing, and planning procedures.
9. Emergency vehicle operations.
10. Response areas.
11. Applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the operation of department vehicles.
12. Safe use, care and maintenance of all firefighting equipment.
13. Performing scene size-up.
14. Current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols.
15. Appropriate level of special operations.
16. Haz-Mat operations.

• The ability to operate all Fire Territory vehicles is required.
• The ability to use all Fire Territory equipment, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), and apparatus is required.
• The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with residents, vendors and other Town departments is required.
• Wears proper duty uniform and maintains a neat personal appearance in compliance with department rules and regulations.
• Assists with recordkeeping and maintenance requisition of apparatus.
• Maintains the department’s equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Assists in scheduling meetings and training, as required.
• Orients and assess new personnel in accordance with guidelines established by the Medical Director.
• Assumes leadership roles and responsibilities at the request of a superior officer.
• The ability to remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
• The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.
• The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. All of the above are required with or without the assigned personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to working in extreme outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; work in closed or confined spaces: fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to working in hazardous conditions to include: fire, smoke, electrical hazards, unstable structures, traffic hazards, and chemical, biological and radiological hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

This position requires a rotating schedule of 24 hours on duty, followed by 48 hours off duty. Other schedules may be assigned for special duty. It also requires the ability to drive Fire Territory vehicles. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000