FIREFIGHTER-ADV EMT

Department: Fire

FLSA Status (exempt/non-exempt): Non-Exempt

Division:

Job Status (part/full/temp/seasonal): Full-time

Reports To: Fire Captain

Position Summary

The Firefighter-ADV EMT position performs specialized work in providing life-saving services (EMS) and the prevention and suppression of fires. ADV EMT duties include responding with ambulance service to emergency medical service calls and transporting sick and injured persons in the response area. Firefighting work includes combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, as well as, operating and maintaining fire department equipment and apparatus. Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures, but independent judgment may be required in certain circumstances.

While we always prefer that employees live within Lyon County, our residency policy has been amended. Employees are required to reside within Lyon county or the counties immediately surrounding. We work the Berkley shift schedule (24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 4 days off). There is no mandatory call back although a substantial amount of call back time is available.

Essential Functions

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical and other emergency calls;
• Makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary;
• Assists in rescue operations involving vehicle accidents, structure fires and industrial accidents;
• Drives and operates fire fighting apparatus, vehicles and equipment as qualified;
• Correctly implements emergency medical procedures at the scene of an accident, emergency or fire;
• Correctly applies emergency medical apparatus at the scene of an accident, emergency or fire;
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment, including power saws, generators, hydraulic porta-power, ladders, etc.;
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire dept. equipment and facilities;
• Completes appropriate records and reports;
• Attends drills and classes for fire and emergency medical services;
• Responds with an ambulance to medical calls and assists with emergency medical services;

Marginal Functions

• Assists with fire inspections;
• Performs general office duties.

This position may perform other duties deemed necessary as needed.

Firefighter-ADV EMT Position Requirements

Experience: The employee in this position is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after one year in the position.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications: Certification as Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Must maintain all required certifications.

License: Requires a current and valid regular Class B Kansas driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, &Abilities:

• thorough knowledge of EMS methods, procedures and technique.
• good oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• ability to receive and interpret written and oral instructions
• ability to operate all fire-fighting equipment and vehicles, rescue equipment, ambulance vehicles and equipment and apparatus and other department equipment

Problem-solving is a factor in this position. Problems include determining strategies for fire suppression methods to be used on EMS calls.

Decision Making: Decision making is a factor in this position. Decisions include the selection of proper methods and techniques for rescue and fire suppression activities. Decisions include determining

appropriate emergency treatments, administering medications and calculating doses.

Financial Accountability: Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department and does not participate in the annual department budget process.

Supervision: Overall supervision is provided and job-related decisions are reviewed by the company officer. This position does not have supervisory responsibility for subordinate personnel.

Personal

Relations:Frequent contact with city departments and the general public is to be expected.

Working Conditions: Physical effort is required. Extreme weather, blood-borne pathogens, toxic fumes and hazardous situations during fire fighting and emergency medical response are factors in this

position.

Physical Requirements:

• requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push extremely heavy (200 pounds or more) objects and the ability to ascend and descend ladders using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• ability to work in high places maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling
• requires the ability to successfully pass physical fitness tests

Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids used in this position:

• Quint
• City pumpers
• County pumpers
• grass truck
• tanker/tenders
• rescue truck
• ambulance
• Hazmat equipment
• water rescue equipment and boats
• all PPE
• medical supplies
• fit testing equipment

Computer equipment and software used in this position:

• laptop
• desktop computer
• project for PowerPoint presentations
• fit testing equipment
• Software:

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Corel Word Perfect, Fire Studio 4.0, Emergency Reporting, Fit Tester Software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequency Code Scale

N=Never

R=Rarely

O=Occasionally

F=Frequently

C=Constantly

Never occurs

Less than 1 hour/week

Up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

2/3 or more of the time

Physical Demand

Frequency Mark

Description

Physical Demand

Frequency Mark

Description

Standing

O

Making presentations

Pushing/

Pulling

R

File drawers

F

Observing work sites

O

Equipment

F

Observing work duties

R

Tables & chairs

C

Communicating with

co-workers

Hoses

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard

Climbing

F

Stairs

O

Telephone keyboard

O

Ladders

R

Calculator

R

Step stools

O

Calibrating equipment

O

Onto equipment

Walking

R

To other departments/offices

Vision

F

Reading

C

Around work site

O

Computer screen

C

Driving

C

Observing equipment

Lifting

F

Supplies

Foot controls

F

Driving

O

Equipment

O

Operating heavy equipment

R

Files

Carrying

F

Supplies

Balancing

O

On ladders

F

Equipment

O

On equipment

R

Files

O

On step stools

Sitting

F

Desk work

Bending

O

Filing in lower drawers

O

Meetings

F

Driving

O

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

F

Making repairs

Reaching

F

For supplies

Crouching

R

Filing in lower drawers

R

For files

O

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Handling

F

Paperwork

Hearing

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

N

Monies

C

Listening to equipment

Kneeling

N

Filing in lower drawers

Twisting

C

From computer to telephone & counter

O

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

F

Getting inside vehicle

Crawling

R

Under equipment

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

R

Inside attics/pipes/ditches

OVERALL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

Sedentary

Exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

Light

Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly

AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree

Medium

Exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

Heavy

Exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly

X

Very Heavy

Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Environmental conditions

Never

Seasonally

Several times per month

Several times per week

Daily

Extreme temperature

(heat, cold, extreme temp changes from outside work)

X

Wetness and/or humidity

(bodily discomfort from moisture)

X

Respiratory Hazards

(fumes, gases, chemicals, dust and dirt

X

Noise and vibration

(sufficient to cause hearing loss)

X

Physical hazards

(high voltage, dangerous machinery, aggressive prisoners, patients-not customers)

X

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS:

Conditions

N=Never

R=Rarely

O=Occasionally

F=Frequently

C=Constantly

Never occurs

Less than 1 hour per week

1/3 or more of the time

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

2/3 or more of the time

Mechanical Hazards

X

Chemical Hazards

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Fire Hazards

X

Explosives

X

Communicable Diseases

X

Physical Danger or Abuse

X

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Non Physical Demands

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Time Pressures

X

Emergency Situations

X

Frequent Change of Tasks

X

Irregular Schedule/Overtime

X

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

X

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

X

Tedious or Exacting Work

X

Noisy/Distracting Environment

X

This job description was last updated on (08/07/2017). Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,350.00 - $85,910.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• certification as an Advanced EMT (Required)

Work Location: In person