Firefighter (Paramedic)

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Drives firefighting vehicle to scene of fire following predetermined routes or selecting alternate routes when necessary.

Responds to accidents and other emergencies on and off depot involving injury and illnesses, sometimes encountering situations which may be life threatening.

Operates hose lines, ladders, hydrants, and performs or assists in rescue operations in the control and extinguishment of fires.

Provides fire protection for buildings, shops, warehouses, ammunition storage areas, fuel storage areas, ground cover areas and a variety of other structural and related areas.

Performs invasive airway procedures that may include needle or surgical cricothyrotomy, pleural decompression, nasal intubation, and application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).