Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral
Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral
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22-04-2025
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22-04-2025
Job Description
Introduction
Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to advance your career in the Fire Service by joining the New Haven Fire Department an ISO Class 1 Fire Dept.
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TO QUALIFY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:
- Must possess Valid Paramedic Certification/License (from any State).
- Must possess Valid Current National Registry Certification as a Paramedic.
- Must Possess Firefighter 1 & 2 from an accredited regional school or fire academy.
- Must possess Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations from an accredited regional school or fire academy.
- Must have obtained CPAT certification within one year prior to application.
- Have graduated from high school or possess State Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Possess a valid drivers license.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS include:
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
Annual sick leave accrual
Pension Plan
Sick leave buy back option
Optional 457 Deferred Comp Plan
Education Incentive/ paid recertifications
3 on / 3 off work rotation
Employee Assistance Program / Peer Support / Wellness Programs
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
Annual sick leave accrual
Pension Plan
Sick leave buy back option
Optional 457 Deferred Comp Plan
Education Incentive/ paid recertifications
3 on / 3 off work rotation
Employee Assistance Program / Peer Support / Wellness Programs
A welcoming diverse and inclusive workplace
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UPCOMING CPAT EXAMS!
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is skilled firefighting work in combating extinguishing and preventing fires; in rendering medical assistance at medical and other emergency scenes; and in operating and maintaining Fire Department equipment apparatus and quarters.
Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property through performing firefighting rescue Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Advanced Life Support and related duties. Work is performed as a team; including training and participation in the use of firefighting and emergency medical apparatus performance of which may be hazardous under emergency conditions. Work may require strenuous exertion under such environments as smoke fire heat confined spaces and infectious disease.
In addition to the general duties of firefighting and paramedic activities a significant portion of time is devoted to drill and studying methods and techniques inspecting premises for fire hazards routine duties in the care of station and equipment maintenance and other departmental duties as assigned.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess nature and extent of injuries and illnesses to establish and prioritize medical assistance.
- May administer medication intravenously use equipment such as EKGs or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals in prehospital settings.
- Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
- Observe record and report to physician the patients condition or injury the treatment provided and reactions to or treatment.
- Transfer patients to the emergency area of the hospital or other healthcare facility.
- Responds to fire alarms with a company; drives apparatus; operates and uses pumps and ladders uses chemical extinguishers bar hooks lines and other equipment.
- Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or by cutting openings in roofs and floors; removes persons from danger; administers emergency medical care to ill or injured persons.
- Performs salvage operations by placing salvage covers sweeping water and removing debris.
- Performs emergency medical assistance to fire victims and/or as first responders to medical and other emergency situations until arrival of other medically qualified personnel.
- Participates in daily training sessions; reads and studies assigned materials regarding firefighting emergency medical care fire prevention and related subjects studies the theory and techniques of firefighting emergency medical care hydraulics fire chemistry and related subjects; participates in a variety of drills and instructions.
- Inspects buildings and premises for familiarization; checks for fire hazards; participates in the inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants cleaning away snow ice and grass for accessibility.
- Operates fire apparatus and may assume command of a fire company on occasional basis.
- Participates in preplanning survey of commercial industrial and institutional structures.
- Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of Fire Department property; cleans and maintains fire stations and equipment; performs other maintenance duties.
- Performs fire prevention and public fire education work.
- Performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
At time of application must:
- Have graduated from high school or possess State Equivalency Diploma (GED);
- Possess a valid drivers license;
- Be at least 18 years of age.
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties evolutions and methods within a reasonable working test period.
- Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.
- Ability to learn locations of streets principal buildings and other physical features of New Haven.
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
- Ability to learn emergency medical care techniques.
- Skilled in mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Ability to demonstrate physical strength and agility and the ability to perform arduous tasks under strenuous and adverse conditions.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required at time of application:
- Valid Paramedic Certification/License (from any State).
- Valid Current National Registry Certification as a Paramedic.
- Must Possess Firefighter 1 & 2 from an accredited regional school or fire academy.
- Must possess Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations from an accredited regional school or fire academy.
- If Paramedic License is not from CT you must obtain CT Paramedic License within 1 year from date of hire and maintain that certification for 10 (ten) years from the date of hire (per the collective bargaining agreement).
- If not medically authorized from Yale Center for EMS you must obtain medical authorization through Sponsor Hospital within 1 year from date of hire and maintain in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.
- Candidates for this classification must be able to meet established educational physical and medical requirements.
- Trainees must pass all Fire Academy curriculum and obtain all necessary certifications and/or licenses as required by the Fire Department for graduation from the Academy.
- Must also obtain appropriate State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle drivers license as required by nature of assignment.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
*Employees in the Firefighters classification who maintain their EMTP certification shall receive an annual retention bonus of $15000 which shall be payable in biweekly installments.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 825 International Association of Firefighters AFLCIO.
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Annual sick leave accrual
- Pension Plan
- Sick leave buy back option
- Optional 457 Deferred Comp Plan
- Education Incentive/ paid recertifications
- 3 on / 3 off work rotation
- Employee Assistance Program / Peer Support / Wellness Programs
Position is subject to background/credit check psychological medical and drug test upon conditional offer of employment.
Selection Plan
TO APPLY:
The nonrefundable Application Fee may be waived in cases if applicant meets eligibility criteria. Instructions for waiving fees are included in the Applicant Guide available at or HERE.
- Go to the job announcement and Applicant Guide. Follow all instructions for completing and submitting your application.
- Click Apply Now button on complete and submit your application and all requested documents.
- Submit your application fee (or fee waiver).
Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be evaluated.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information will be used to determine the eligibility list.
APPLICATIONS ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE at .
Position is subject to a NONREFUNDABLE Application Fee of $35.00. Fee waiver is available.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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