Fire Private II Lateral (FC 132) City of Memphis - 3.9 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $75,027.94 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Participating in emergency response calls as a firefighter Life-saving equipment checks Firefighting water supply technique Initial assessment (medical evaluation) Fire apparatus operation Evidence preservation Patient stabilization in emergency medicine Mid-level Ladder use Patient history taking Medical treatment knowledge Firefighting ventilation technique Patient care Cleaning Equipment inspection Emergency medicine Equipment maintenance Firefighting specialized equipment operation Extrication tools Hydraulics Emergency evacuation protocols Patient transport Hazardous materials incident response

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$75,027.94 - $75,027.94 Works under the direction of an assigned Lieutenant. Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office. Searches for victims in smoky areas and determines safest evacuation routes for self and victim. Pries open vehicles, equipment, or structures using specialized equipment such as the hydraulic rescue tool. Drags or carries an unconscious victim down ladders or stairs. Connects hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc. and advances charged hose lines to fight fire. Identifies flammable or hazardous materials. Lifts and maneuvers hand-held and hand-raised ladders. 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. Develops and maintains current knowledge of well-established firefighting procedures and maintains certifications and licenses. Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus. Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information. Conducts assessments of patients and administers emergency medical care as a pre-hospital care provider. Transports patients to the appropriate hospital for appropriate treatment in response to patient's condition.