Firefighter Paramedic

ParamedicUnder general supervision of a Fire Department Company Officer, provides definitive care and treatment to persons in life-threatening medical situations; respond to both routine and emergency medical aids.Examples of Duties:The PARAMEDIC responds to medical emergencies; renders aid to injured parties; operates ambulances and other related medical equipment; Administers ACLS level medicines and procedures under medical control intervening in life-threatening medical emergencies utilizing the full scope of practice as assigned to a Paramedic under CCEMSA Protocol and practice; diagnoses medical problems and performs first-aid and resuscitator functions; participates in station, equipment and apparatus maintenance; attends training classes and drills; and other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Experience: ONE Year of full-time field experience as a PARAMEDIC is highly desirable.Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.License/Certificate: Possess and maintain, as a condition of employment, the following:A current State of California Class C Driver's License with an ambulance driver's endorsement.A current National Registry PARAMEDIC certification as defined by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA);A current CCEMSA PARAMEDIC card.A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.A Current ACLS certificationAttach ALL certifications in the application.Knowledge of:First aid methods;A basic understanding of fire based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivery system;Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);ACLS / PALS/ PHTLSPARAMEDIC scope of practice;PARAMEDIC procedures and equipment;English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;Principles and practices of customer service.Ability to:Perform PARAMEDIC duties and maintain PARAMEDIC certification;Perform competently under extreme pressure and in stressful situations;Understand and act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, instructions and written material;Retain presence of mind in emergency situations;Understand and carry out oral and written directions;Establish effective working relationships with staff and the general public;Maintain physical endurance and agility;Make accurate observations and rapid judgements;Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.Environmental Conditions: Exposure to varying inside temperatures, correspondent with seasonal climate outside; exposure to the hazards of emergency medical services, to smoke and hazardous material fumes, to heat from fires, seasonal elements at emergency sites; exposure to communicable diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, tuberculosis, meningococcal meningitis, various parasites, etc.)Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for minimal to frequent bending, turning, reaching, grasping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking; and moderate to heavy pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Physical strength and agility to lift and carry heavy objects, such as a gurney while transporting patients; lift, pull and operate gurney; climb ladders and stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl in tight spaces.