Firefighter/Paramedic

Location 851 ORCHARD LN,BEAVERCREEK, OH, 45434-7228,United States Base Pay $74,226.00 - $95,104.00 / Year Job Category Firefighter, EMS, Public Safety Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Position Summary The Career Firefighter is responsible for protecting life and property by responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents. This position requires individuals to perform physically demanding and hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Firefighters must demonstrate sound judgment, teamwork, and commitment to public service, while maintaining their overall health and wellbeing; maintaining equipment; and participating in training activities. Work Schedule This employee generally works 24-hour shifts every third day totaling an average of 53 hours per week. Essential Functions of the Position Respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, rescues, and other emergency calls. Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Life Support (ALS) services in accordance with Ohio EMS protocols and certifications held. Suppress and extinguish fires using proper firefighting techniques. Rescue occupants from burning buildings, vehicles, or other emergency situations. Maintain physical strength and agility including the abilities to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, bend, crouch, kneel, reach at all levels, possess good hand-eye coordination, and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Maintain firefighting and EMS equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Operate fire apparatus and emergency vehicles; drive safely under emergency conditions and all weather and traffic conditions. Work well with co-workers and the public. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Participate in fire prevention, public education, and public safety programs. Attend and complete training and Continuing Education as required by the department and the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Complete detailed and accurate incident, medical, and other reports as required. Assist in inspections, hydrant testing, station duties, and other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ohio Firefighter II Certification Ohio Paramedic Certification Successful completion of background check, physical, and drug screening, and CPAT or Firefighter Mile testing. Working Conditions Physically demanding and potentially dangerous environment. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus use required. Extreme temperatures, confined spaces, and stressful situations. Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to remain on-call or respond during off-duty hours. Disclaimers Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown above. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. Beavercreek Township reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Beavercreek Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, absent undue hardship. Summary The Beavercreek Township Fire Department protects more than a 50 square mile area of Greene County. Five fully-staffed Fire Stations provide emergency medical and fire services within Beavercreek 24 hours a day. They provide fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and fire prevention services to the residents of Beavercreek Township, including the City of Beavercreek. Each fire station has a fire engine and a medical unit available to respond to emergencies. Service credit is available to firefighters who currently work full-time elsewhere with verification of continuous years of full-time service. #J-18808-Ljbffr