EMT Probationary (FC130)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under an assigned fire station Lieutenant to support both Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations in medical situations. Administers medical treatment in response to patients medical condition. Implements property orders and protocols when transporting patient using ambulance. Communicates with medical personnel at the hospital regarding medical treatment and/or condition of the patient. Educates the public on fire safety prevention and hazard mitigation. Promotes and supports public safety initiatives such as smoke detector programs prevention education in schools and commercial pre-incident planning. Handles emergency call and drives ambulance to transport patients to hospitals or medical facilities. Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office. Gathers medical information by questioning patient or other bystanders to collect medical information. Assists with loading and unloading patients into or from the ambulance. Utilizes protective equipment such as air pack turnouts and gloves. Explores the safest evacuation routes to carry and assist conscious and unconscious victims. Utilizes specialized equipment also known as the jaws-of-life to pry open vehicles equipment or structures. Assembles hoses and couplings to water sources pumps nozzles etc. and advances charged hose lines to fight the fire. Identifies flammable or hazardous materials. Extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat. Opens holes in structures using axes pike poles or other equipment. Preserves evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator. Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus

OTHER FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with staff and the public. Requires walking running crawling standing lifting climbing or stooping. Requires the ability lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders. Assists other Firefighters in lifting and carrying a victim and stretcher weighing an average 220-240 pounds (160180-pound victim average and 60-pound stretcher). Requires the ability to operate an automobile.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works from assigned fire station to perform firefighting/paramedic duties in emergency vehicles such as ambulances trucks pumpers or other apparatus at the scene of fires and/or on emergency calls. Works a twenty-four (24) hour shift fifty-six (56) hours a week. Exposure to infections and diseases that are contagious. Exposed to extreme weather conditions. Assists hospital personnel in emergency situations. Deals with the public under possibly stressful and/or dangerous conditions. Performs firefighting duties exposed to extreme heat heavy smoke and toxic fumes at fire scenes.