Firefighter/Paramedic

The Firefighter/Paramedic is a dual-role member of the department, having advanced emergency medical care responsibilities in addition to firefighting duties. Depending on the nature of the emergency, these personnel provide basic and advanced life support, perform extrication and rescue, and are responsible for combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, as well as saving lives and property. A Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for rapidly and efficiently performing various duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable hazard. This position is technical and skilled in nature and requires the ability to interact with patients, independently assess and treat medical emergencies, follow established advanced treatment protocols, supervise patient care, and document findings and events for the patient’s medical record. Work is often carried out under stressful conditions and may involve exposure to contagious disease, environmental hazards, chemicals, or physical violence. The Firefighter/Paramedic’s work includes routine duties in the maintenance of firefighting equipment and fire department property. This individual is responsible for carrying out specific orders and directions from superior officers in both emergency and maintenance operations. Considerable independence of judgment and action is expected in situations of extreme urgency where immediate supervision is not possible.