Firefighter/EMT

EMT/FirefighterThe EMT/Firefighter serves as a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) primarily responsible for providing basic life support (BLS) emergency medical care, stabilization, and transport of the sick and injured. In addition, the EMT/Firefighter may perform secondary duties in fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, and other emergency or non-emergency operations as assigned. This position requires strong patient care skills, teamwork, and physical readiness to serve the community in both EMS and fire-based responses.Emergency Medical Services (Primary Role)Provide basic life support (BLS) assessment, treatment, and transport in accordance with medical protocols, department guidelines, and state regulations.Perform patient assessments and provide approved EMT-level interventions including airway management, CPR, bleeding control, splinting, oxygen administration, AED utilization, and other approved treatments.Assist Paramedics with advanced life support (ALS) procedures and patient care as directed.Monitor and document patient conditions and communicate relevant information to receiving healthcare facilities.Complete accurate and timely electronic patient care reports (ePCR) in compliance with HIPAA and quality assurance standards.Maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies in a constant state of readiness.Participate in EMS quality improvement, continuing education, and skill verification programs.Firefighting & Rescue (Secondary Role)Respond to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and special operations incidents as assigned.Perform fire suppression duties including advancing hoselines, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and search and rescue operations.Operate firefighting tools, equipment, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) safely and effectively.Support technical rescue operations including vehicle extrication, water rescue, confined space rescue, and other special operations incidents as trained and directed.Assist in protecting life, property, and the environment during emergency incidents.Additional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in daily station duties, training, and physical fitness activities to maintain operational readiness.Conduct public education, fire prevention, and community risk reduction activities.Operate department vehicles in a safe and responsible manner while adhering to department policies and applicable laws.Maintain proficiency in both EMS and firefighting disciplines through continuing education and departmental training.Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory officers.Typical QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required.College coursework in Fire Science, EMS, or a related field preferred.Previous EMS, fire service, or public safety experience preferred.Licenses/CertificationsCurrent State EMT certification (or National Registry EMT with ability to obtain State certification).Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.Ability to obtain Firefighter I certification (or equivalent). Firefighter II preferred.Ability to obtain Hazardous Materials Operations certification.Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.Ability to obtain EVOC/CEVO certification.