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Salary Starting at $56,446
*Up to an additional $3,340 for previous work experience*
•24/48 schedule.
•FRS State Retirement.
•100% County Funded Medical and Dental Insurance.
•County Funded FSA ($1,000 annually).
•Paid Sick and Annual Leave (increases with longevity).
•100% County Funded Life Insurance.
•12 Paid Holidays Annually.
•100% County Funded Fire College.
•100% County Funded Paramedic School.
•Deferred Compensation Plan.
•Annual Raises.
•Annual Leave Buy-Back Program.
•In-House Certificate Training.
•Annual Incentive Pay (up to $5750 annually).
•Specialty Team Opportunities Available.
•On Site 3 Story Live Fire Training Facility.
•On Site RIT Training Facility.
Summary This is responsible technical work in the Fire Rescue Services Department protecting life and property by performing firefighting, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for safely transporting a crew and medical equipment to the patient, assisting in providing immediate care to the critically ill or injured on an emergency basis, transporting the patient to a medical facility, and performing firefighter duties including combating, extinguishing and preventing fires as required.
Work is performed within standard guidelines and an employee is expected to exercise independent judgment, based upon firefighting and emergency medical training.
Work is performed under a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through observation of results obtained.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responds to fire alarms, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and other emergency calls.
Selects hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire.
Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning structures.
Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance.
Searches buildings and rescues victims from structures and vehicles.
Protects property from water and smoke by use of waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
Provides first responder emergency medical care including basic life support, first aid, and CPR to injured persons and those overcome by fire and smoke.
Assists paramedics and other qualified personnel in advanced life support emergency medical care.
Tests and maintains power tools and equipment.
Communicates with superior during fire by portable two-way radio.
Rescues individuals and animals from situations in which they are physically trapped.
Contains, controls, and decontaminates hazardous materials spills.
Performs a variety of salvage and clean-up operations, including removing water, chemicals, and debris.
Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Makes presentations on fire safety, burn prevention, and fire prevention to schools and community groups.
Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques.
Fills fire extinguishers in institutions or industrial plants.
Issues forms to building owners, listing fire regulation violations to be corrected.
Drives and operates firefighting vehicles and equipment.
Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulse-less, non-breathing patient.
Monitors cardiac patient.
Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body.
Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
Administers injections of medications and drugs.
Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
Observes, records, and reports to physician patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Drives to and from emergency scenes.
Communicates with hospital, physician, and other medical personnel in person and by radio-telephone.
Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and application of new drugs, material, and equipment.
Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities.
Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment.
Cleans and performs minor maintenance to assigned emergency vehicle and station on a daily basis.
In the event of an emergency or non-emergency situation a 24-hour on call status is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue ; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software.
