Firefighter (Paramedic)

Firefighting Crew Member

Serves as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew engaged in a full range of emergency response to include: fire, emergency medical, specialized rescue, and natural disasters.

Controls and extinguishes fires, operates hose lines, performs fire ground operations to include forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue and salvage and overhaul.

Drives and operates a full range of complex vehicles and apparatus to include fire engines, ladder trucks, technical rescue apparatus, medic units, and response trailers operating onboard systems.

Performs advanced and detailed patient assessment by conducting a systematic evaluation of the patient's condition.

Conducts and interprets electrocardiograms (EKG) depending on personal certification and local protocols.

Performs advanced airway techniques including the use of an esophageal or dual lumen airway device and oral intubation using laryngoscopy.

Assists paramedic personnel in advanced life support situations in a developmental capacity.

Alternates as Lead Firefighter responsible for directing and participating in firefighting activities, fire prevention functions, station and equipment maintenance, training and administrative duties.