Firefighter Paramedic

Firefighter Paramedic

The Firefighter Paramedic will perform specialized firefighter and Paramedic duties including fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency lifesaving, and rescue.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide Basic and Advanced Life Support care and treatment.
2. Check, maintain, and repair equipment and personal fire suppression gear; ensure cleanliness of fire station, and ensure proper storage of all related equipment.
3. Perform full range of fire suppression activities; use appropriate and safe procedures.
4. Perform various rescue and public assistance activities, which may include pest removal, assist with accidental lockouts, and welfare checks.
5. Provide various departmental support activities, which may include conduct public education courses, document patient encounters, and prepare incident reports.
6. Participate in continuous training and physical fitness programs.
7. Participate in the routine cleaning and maintenance of fire station facilities and equipment.
8. Attend training and continuing education to meet ongoing certification requirements. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Medical terminology and communication;
• Tribal policies and procedures;
• Fire Department rules and regulations;
• Fire Department standard operating procedures;
• Emergency Medical Treatment Standards and protocols;
• National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) Standards;
• International Fire Service Training Association (I.F.S.T.A.) Standards;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Apply advanced life support care techniques and practices;
• Apply fire suppression practices and principles;
• Effectively rendering first aid and basic emergency medical care;
• Effectively perform work of a hazardous nature under adverse conditions including but not limited to, confined areas, high places, during civil unrest, etc.;
• Follow instructions and work as a team member in a highly structured working environment;
• Maintain physical fitness, agility and mental alertness during extended periods of work;
• Follow oral and written instructions, policies, and procedures;
• Prepare written documents on various Fire Department programs and projects as requested.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required:

High School Diploma or GED. Special Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old;
• Must be a U.S. Citizen;
• Firefighter I and II Certifications;
• CPR and First Aid Certifications;
• ACLS Certification;
• Pediatric Advanced Life Saving Certification;
• Arizona EMT-P Certification;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• May be required to obtain an AZ State Driver/Operator Certification, and other various certifications; depending on assignment;
• Must passed Physical Fitness test annually;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends. This position is a 24-hour shift assignment, with the average workweek at 57.50 hours;
• Must have a FBI, BIA, and Tribal Court Clearance, which includes a Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current clearance from the aforementioned agencies will result in termination.