Firefighter (Paramedic)

Firefighter (Paramedic)The major duties include but are not limited to:Provides advanced or detailed patient assessment, conducting systematic physical examination to determine treatment methods used which may include invasive procedures, electrocardiology procedures, advanced and invasive airway procedures and administers medications and solutions orally or intravenously;Controls and extinguishes fires, operates hose lines, makes forced entries, ventilates structures, performs or assists in rescue operations, uses a variety of hand tools, hydraulic tools and portable fire extinguishers;Drives and operates motorized firefighting and rescue vehicles;Performs hazardous materials response such as stops or controls release, employs hazard and risk assessment techniques;Assists in incident critiques and debriefings;Prepares incident reports and documentation;Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections of apparatus and equipment; and,Performs all other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, 72 hoursVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Firefighter (Paramedic) / PD02723ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized US Department of Veterans Affairs