Firefighter/Minimum EMT

Firefighter EmtMUST HAVE CURRENT KS EMT OR HIGHER, OR NATIONAL EMT OR HIGHER EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATION. MUST ALSO HAVE A CURRENT CPAT (CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST) This position is a frontline entry level, probationary, public safety position requiring abilities in firefighting, rescue, fire prevention and EMS under the responsibility of the direct supervisor. Work of the Firefighter EMT, AEMT or Paramedic involves responsibility for the protection of life and property damage, maintaining departmental equipment, facilities, as well as promoting fire prevention practices and other pertinent safety information to the public. Work is performed using the application of standard firefighting and EMS techniques within the policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, rules and regulations. Salary based on certification.Examples Of DutiesCompletion of needed qualifications to meet the minimum Job Performance Requirements for NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Firefighter I.Performs firefighting activities including driving departmental vehicles, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.Performs EMS activities, to include patient care and/or transport.Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.Receives and relays all emergent and non-emergent communications.Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in support of fire prevention and/or building code compliance programs.Maintains departmental equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs general maintenance and upkeep of departmental facilities and equipment.Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, communications, and EMS.Assist with presentation of programs to the community on safety, EMS, and fire prevention topics.Performs salvage and over-haul operations.Prepares, maintains and submits for review various reports necessary to departmental operations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures regarding patient care report documentation, to include reports on EMS runs.Performs all other related duties as assigned.Typical QualificationsRequirements:Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.Must possess and maintain a Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services/National Registry of Emergency Medical Services Technicians certificate for Emergency Medical Technician, (EMT; AEMT, or EMT-Paramedic).CPAT is required.Must be able and have the ability to undergo Firefighter qualifications in accordance with NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications.Must possess a valid driver's license.Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening and criminal background check.Knowledge of:Successful competition of probationary training established by the department.Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment within the department.Apply standard firefighting, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.Perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.Ability to:Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment, apply standard firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; communicate clearly and effectively either orally or in writing.Ability to frequently solve complex problems, including citizen concerns and complaints.Ability to make decisions concerning patient care and basic firefighting activities as needed.Ability to establish good working relationships within the department and with the community.Ability to achieve NFPA Equivalent to Firefighter I & II; NIMS 100,200,700,800, Wildland S- 130, S-190;Ability to think and act effectively in emergency and stressful situationsAbility to perform fire-fighting functions or other emergency operations while wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).Skills:Working knowledge of driver safety and EMS.Basic computer skills.Supplemental InformationWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene.Junction City Fire Department (JCFD) is a Fire based EMS system. In your first year with the Fire Department, you will be trained under close supervision for the protection of life and property. Training includes working as an EMS Technician at your current level of qualification and understanding your role as a Firefighter/EMS Technician with the JCFD. We make sure you have great training at your side because we believe your success is our success!Join the brave men and women on the Junction City Fire Department team and give back to this community who are dedicated to serving its citizens.This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.