Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Description Receives calls and notifies personnel; drives equipment in responding to emergency calls in the suppression of fire, including medical rescue assignments; performs entry, ventilation, salvage work; performs preventative maintenance and operates equipment; assists in the suppression of fire and in the protection of life and property; performs rescue operations and administers advanced first aid and cares for the ill or injured on the scene and in transit; directs other persons on medical responses; restocks ambulance supplies and checks equipment; cleans, tests, and maintains emergency equipment in the state of readiness; makes final inspections; performs clean-up , overhaul; responds to major alarms while off duty

Qualifications Knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics; knowledge of technical firefighting, first aid, and medical principles and techniques; ability to meet standards as to age, height, weight, and physical conditions established by the appointing authorities; ability to operate and maintain fire and rescue equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to render effective EMTP services; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility; ability to maintain acceptable cooperative relationships and communication with superiors, employees and the public.