EMT/Firefighter

EMT/Firefighter

The 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 Responsibilities

• Participate 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 Qualifications

• High 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/Certifications

• Current 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.