PT Firefighter/EMT-C Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

PT Firefighter/EMT-C Upper Providence Township 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision of the Chief of Fire & Emergency Services, this employee responds to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency assistance to the public. This position also assists with fire prevention inspections, prepares pre-plans, incident reporting oversight and performs general maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to alarms of fire and other emergencies with the appropriate fire apparatus, lays and connects hoses, raises, and climbs ground ladders, performs rescues, extinguishes fires, controls leaks and spills of hazardous substances and other related duties as may be required by the Chief. Safely drives and operates all vehicles used by the Fire Department including pumper and aerial ladder/ platform apparatus as assigned. Operates complex firefighting and rescue equipment included but not limited to the following: Self-contained breathing apparatus, cascade systems, hydraulic rescue equipment and gasoline-powered saws. As part of a team, performs on-site inspections of public or private buildings for the purpose of determining compliance with the Fire Code of Upper Providence Township and/or for the purpose of pre fire planning. Performs basic life support activities as an EMT, i.e., CPR, patient stabilization, first aid. Assists Advanced Life Support Units as needed. Inspects, tests, and maintains fire apparatus and equipment and performs general station cleaning duties. Prepares and maintains reports and records of activities, incidents, inspections, and other required information. Utilizes computer software such as Microsoft Office and records management systems. Participates in fire department training programs to learn or enhance skills in firefighting methods, equipment, or services. Participates and teaches fire safety education at public relations and educational events and activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE TO PERFORM WORK

Principles and practices of fire suppression, prevention, and education; use and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and apparatus; department regulations, geography of the township, basic life support techniques and Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) equipment; hazardous material recognition and control; Department Standard Operating Guidelines.

ABILITY TO

Learn the principles and procedures of modern fire-fighting prevention, suppression and investigation and apply techniques; react quickly and calmly (in emergencies). Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other employees, and volunteer response personnel. Function and maintain composure in life-or-death decisions during emergency and/ or adverse conditions. Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and recognize actual and potentially dangerous situations and determine the proper course of action. Organize and prioritize workload effectively. Use manual, power, and specialized firefighting tools in the performance of duties. Learn and operate complex equipment. Learn and operate large and complex vehicles. Read and write the English language in a fluent, comprehensible, and concise manner. Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form. Must be able to compose and submit reports in a clear, concise, and complete manner. Reports must be thorough and easily understood by both fire professionals and the public. Learn and use basic computer skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Must successfully complete pre-employment and random drug screening for duration of employment. Must successfully complete pre-employment and annual physical examination for duration of employment.

• Successful completion of a Candidate Physical Ability Test is required prior to employment. A test is tentatively scheduled to begin in August 2025. Additional details will be provided for applicants during the interview process. Documentation confirming successful completion of CPAT within the preceding two years of job posting date will be accepted.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position normally requires full use of sight, hearing, speech, arms, hands, legs, and feet, lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Must be able to work at heights in excess of twenty (20) feet.

EDUCATION/TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

This position must maintain the following at minimum throughout employment as well as additional education/training/certification/licensure required by the Chief. High school diploma, and Certification through the PA State Fire Academy

• or•IFSAC•or•Pro-board in all the following areas: Firefighter I (NFPA 1001) Technician level Vehicle and Machinery Rescue (NFPA 1006) or PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Hazardous Materials Operations (NFPA 472)

NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) Valid PA State Class C Driver’s License Certificates of attainment for the successful completion of an approved Fire Service Emergency Vehicle Driver Training course Water Rescue Emergency Response (WRER) or obtain within one year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Firefighter II (NFPA 1001) Fire Inspector I (NFPA 1031 or ICC) PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Boat Operator Valid PA State Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with no restrictions Pump I & II or Driver Operator Pumper (NFPA 1002)

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work inside and outside, exposure to all extremes of the environment. Experience frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres. Work in wet, icy, or muddy areas. Work in or be exposed to areas containing toxic and non-toxic fumes, dust, and gases. Perform a variety of tasks on slippery and/or hazardous surfaces such as rooftops or from ladders. Work in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible. Exposed to all hazards of firefighting, hazardous material, and medical responses, traffic incidents, and other potential hazardous environments. May be required to perform duties while faced with traumatic and emotionally challenging situations in course of duties. Employee is subject to 24 hour “call back” at the discretion of the Chief.