Fire Fighter/Paramedic Certified

Lead Paramedic

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position serves as the lead paramedic and leader of the medical team. This position is further responsible for various firefighting and customer service-related activities. Major duties include but are not limited to:

1. Responds to emergency calls involving medical emergencies, all type fires, natural disasters, and hazmat incidents; responds to non-emergency service calls to assist the public; takes appropriate actions to minimize the loss of life and property.
2. Develops medical strategies and tactics and is responsible for the oversight and coordination of emergency medical care
3. Acts as a preceptor and mentor for other medical team members.
4. Ensures that the medical standard of care and departmental policies, procedures, medical protocols and standing orders are followed; provides input on new policies and medical protocols.
5. Ensures proper communication and documentation of the patient encounter.
6. Drives emergency vehicles to transport personnel to and from calls in a safe manner.
7. Performs search and rescue operations, extrication, evacuation, suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul duties.
8. Operates pumps on fire apparatus and brush truck as certified; hand tools, fans, extrication tools, and light sets.
9. Maintains current EMS and fire certifications through certification classes, drills, and continuing education.
10. Inspects, tests, and cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Firefighter reports any hazards or maintenance issues to Station Officer.
11. Inputs information in regards to incidents, patient care reports, apparatus reports, and training hours.
12. Participates in public Fire and EMS education programs; includes assisting with station tours, and standing by at public relations events.
13. Performs fire hydrant service by measuring water flow and pressures, cutting grass, cleaning, and painting.
14. Conducts pre-planning surveys of businesses to identify physical layout, hazards, and contact information prior to a fire incident.
15. Maintains station facilities and grounds by performing light and heavy general cleaning and maintenance.
16. Completes patient care records, billing information sheets, and incident reports.
17. Provides paramedic level medical intervention; stabilizes injuries; administers appropriate drugs; utilizes advanced monitoring and diagnostic EMS equipment.
18. Assesses and transports patients to the closest most appropriate medical facilities.
19. Conducts daily and weekly inventory of all medical supplies and equipment assigned to medic units and fire apparatus.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of Fire and EMS, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education or GED.
• Ability to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position after completing entry level training.
• Possession of a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to or meets current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association as a Firefighter 2 and complies with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of State of Ga. Paramedic license and possesses and maintains National Registry certification as a Paramedic. (Employee must be functioning as a Paramedic to meet the intent of the Paramedic job description in order to be eligible for promotion.)

Starting Salary - $65,386.01 To Apply - Fayette County, GA