To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: Fire Department

Pay Grade: 216

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs considerably difficult work in the performance of skilled emergency medical services, fire suppression, and fire prevention duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs inspections of assigned vehicles and equipment at required intervals and after all incident responses.
• Provides emergency medical services and fire suppression services.
• Participates in laying hose lines, directing water and pressure streams, placing ladders, ventilating buildings, rescuing persons, placing salvage covers and performing clean-up operations.
• Participates in fire prevention inspections and pre-planning.
• Operates all necessary equipment required for the performance of EMS and fire suppression work.
• Interprets and understands DOT Emergency Response Guidebook and NFPA Hazardous Materials Handbook.
• Participates in cleaning and minor maintenance of quarters, equipment, and apparatus.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Completion of the Arizona Fire Fighter I & II requirements or a similar course as approved by the Fire Chief and completion of the ADHS Hazardous Materials First Responder course is mandatory prior to employment;
• Must possess an Arizona or National Registry EMT-B certification with preference given to an EMT- Paramedic.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must have valid State driver’s license.
• State of Arizona certification as an emergency medical technician or higher must be maintained.

Special Requirements:

• Will be required to pass a physical evaluation and agility test related to job duties.
• Employee will be subjected to on-call assignments and special projects as
• Employee will be required to notify the Fire Chief of all outside jobs (paid or volunteer). Fire Department operations may preclude employment in certain jobs that create conflict with the mission of the Fire Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of regulatory issues related to emergency situations and public and employee safety.
• Knowledge of atmospheric and gas detectors, various hand held measuring devices and investigative equipment.
• Ability to maintain either an Arizona EMT, or CEP certification.
• Ability to exhibit adequate verbal and written skills in business English.
• Ability to operate two-way radio.
• Ability to demonstrate telephone communication skills must be adequate.
• Ability to speak before groups of people of various sizes and ages is desirable.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various federal state and local agencies in the field of emergency services, enforcement, and community development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented approach.
• Ability to use various equipment and safety devices such as monitors, protective clothing, body substance isolation techniques etc. when handling patients in the emergency setting.
• Ability to operate standard passenger vehicles, light trucks, four-wheel drive vehicles, and fire trucks of various sizes.
• Ability to operate basic hand tools, forcible entry devices, extrication equipment, generators, lighting equipment, ventilation equipment and specialized rescue devices.
• Ability to use various equipment and safety devices such as monitors, SCBA, protective clothing, etc. in the handling of emergency situations.
• Ability to use suction devices, oxygen saturation monitor, blood glucose monitor, KED device, back board, traction splint, MAST pants, EVAC splints and pediatric securing devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, and talking, visual acuity and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work requires decision making that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if this position fails to make the appropriate decision at the time.

Page has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.