Volunteer Emergency Responder

Dodge County Emergency Response Team

Job Location:

Dodge County, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Volunteer Emergency Responder supports Dodge County Emergency Response Team Inc.s mission statement and vision. This is done by providing emergency traffic incident management services during large-scale or long-term incidents throughout Dodge County as requested by various police fire or EMS addition to emergency incidents the Volunteer Emergency Responder also assists with local municipal private and not-for-profit events such as parades run/walks and the like.
Responsibilities:
Specialized Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Basic knowledge of police fire and EMS operations
Basic knowledge of Traffic Incident Management
Situational adaptability
Ability to handle high-stress situations and environments

Primary Accountabilities:
Emergency Traffic Incident Management and Response (60%):

Respond to various emergencies throughout Dodge County such as motor vehicle collisions structure fires natural disasters and downed power lines in accordance with FEMA ICS and NIMS guidelines
Report to the DCERT Incident Commander to establish accountability and receive assignment
Assist with setting up traffic detour one-way road operation or other traffic management in accordance with WI TIME guidelines
Provide scene security and safety by maintaining the traffic detour and restricting access to the scene
Notify the Incident Commander and/or Dodge County Central Communications Center of any safety or security matter
Once the incident is resolved quickly and efficiently opening the roadway for traffic use
Above all operating in the safest manner possible
Report to the DCERT Incident Commander to establish accountability and receive assignment

Assisting with Scheduled Events (30%):

Assist with setting up traffic detours one-way road operations or other traffic management in accordance with WI TIME guidelines
Provide event security services as needed by monitoring access points and/or patrolling the event grounds
Once the event is completed or the shift is completed quickly and efficiently opening the roadway for traffic use if applicable
Above all operating in the safest manner possible

Administrative Functions (10%)

Attend required regular business meetings
Attend special business meetings as needed
Complete incident reports as required
Abide by By-Laws and Policies and Procedures
Assist the Board of Directors as needed
Complete all required training as prescribed in Policies and Procedures

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have an acceptable driving record
Must have an acceptable criminal background
Must be willing to work or be on call days nights weekends and holidays as needed (except during applicants normal work hours)

Dodge County Emergency Response Team Inc. (DCERT) does not discriminate in membership on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in a professional organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor. DCERT will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Basic knowledge of police fire and EMS operations
Basic knowledge of Traffic Incident Management
Situational adaptability
Ability to handle high-stress situations and environments

Primary Accountabilities:
Emergency Traffic Incident Management and Response (60%):

Respond to various emergencies throughout Dodge County such as motor vehicle collisions structure fires natural disasters and downed power lines in accordance with FEMA ICS and NIMS guidelines
Report to the DCERT Incident Commander to establish accountability and receive assignment
Assist with setting up traffic detour one-way road operation or other traffic management in accordance with WI TIME guidelines
Provide scene security and safety by maintaining the traffic detour and restricting access to the scene
Notify the Incident Commander and/or Dodge County Central Communications Center of any safety or security matter
Once the incident is resolved quickly and efficiently opening the roadway for traffic use
Above all operating in the safest manner possible
Report to the DCERT Incident Commander to establish accountability and receive assignment

Assisting with Scheduled Events (30%):

Assist with setting up traffic detours one-way road operations or other traffic management in accordance with WI TIME guidelines
Provide event security services as needed by monitoring access points and/or patrolling the event grounds
Once the event is completed or the shift is completed quickly and efficiently opening the roadway for traffic use if applicable
Above all operating in the safest manner possible

Administrative Functions (10%)

Attend required regular business meetings
Attend special business meetings as needed
Complete incident reports as required
Abide by By-Laws and Policies and Procedures
Assist the Board of Directors as needed
Complete all required training as prescribed in Policies and Procedures

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have an acceptable driving record
Must have an acceptable criminal background
Must be willing to work or be on call days nights weekends and holidays as needed (except during applicants normal work hours)