Fire/Medic Trainee

Under supervision of a Fire Captain, is responsible for responding to fire alarms and assisting in fighting fires; responds to emergency medical alarms and administers treatment and transportation of sick or injured persons to medical facilities; participates in fire station maintenance; engages in training and exercise programs as directed; performs other related duties as required. This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Performs duties of a certified Firefighter II, according to best practices and standards set forth by the Division of Fire
• Perform duties as a certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, when applicable, according to best practices and standards set forth by the Division of Fire
• Participates in continuing training by attending drills, studying technical material, and attending conferences and meetings relating to the latest firefighting techniques and equipment
• Works irregular, on-call, and/or emergency hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Maintains licenses and certifications as required
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
• May be required to respond to major fires while off duty
• May make building fire prevention inspections throughout the City
• Maintains records of findings
• Re-inspects properties where violations of the fire prevention code have been found
• May assist in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities
• Present programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics
• May be required to maintain firefighting and EMS equipment and fire station as assigned
• In the absence of the Fire Captain, may be assigned to work out of class and perform the duties of a Fire Captain in accordance with the best practices and standards set forth by the

Division of Fire Knowledge of:

• Emergency medical practices, procedures, and equipment
• Tactical firefighting principles and techniques Skill in:
• Performing the duties of a firefighter
• Performing the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, when applicable Ability to:
• Operate medical and fire suppression equipment
• Prepare reports
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
• Perform work in an office environment and at site of working fire or accident

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ANDWORKING ENVIRONMENT

The primary duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger. Therefore, the following physical abilities are deemed essential:

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and perform fire-fighting tasks (e.

g., hose line operations, extensive crawling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions, including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods

• Ability to wear an SCBA, which includes a demand valve-type positive-pressure face piece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads, exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological hazards, and/or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA
• Ability to climb six or more flights of stairs while wearing a fire protective ensemble, including SCBA, weighing at least 50 lb (22.6 kg) or more, and carrying equipment/tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb (9 to 18 kg)
• While wearing PPE and SCBA, the ability to search, find, and rescue-drag or carry victims ranging from newborns to adults weighing over 200 lb (90 kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility
• While wearing PPE and SCBA, advance water-filled hose lines up to 2 1/2 in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy [approximately 150 ft (50 m)], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles
• While wearing PPE and SCBA, climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces that might be wet or icy, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines or other hazards
• Ability to tolerate unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication(s), or hydration
• Ability to operate fire apparatus or other vehicles in an emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens
• Ability to perform critical, time-sensitive, complex problem-solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces, which is further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions
• Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hose lines and/or fixed protection systems (sprinklers)
• Ability to function as an integral component of a team, where sudden incapacitation of a member can result in mission failure or in risk of injury or death to civilians or other team members

QUALIFICATIONS

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• indicates developed after employment).

Knowledge of:

• Emergency medical practices, procedures, and equipment
• Tactical firefighting principles and techniques Skill in:
• Performing the duties of a firefighter
• Performing the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, when applicable Ability to:
• Operate medical and fire suppression equipment
• Prepare reports
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
• Perform work in an office environment and at site of working fire or accident Candidates must provide the following documents/certifications:
• Copy of Driver's License
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Personal History Questionnaire
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED
• College Diploma (If applicable)
• Military Experience - DD214 (If applicable)