EMT Firefighter ALS (Lateral-Entry)

CivicPlus, LLC; Virginia; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Botetourt County seeks an EMT Firefighter ALS (Lateral-Entry) to perform fire suppression, advanced medical care, rescue, and prevention duties among a responsive public safety team.

As an essential position, the role may require emergency call-backs and work during weather events; incumbents must coordinate with volunteer units and may rotate among divisions to support operations, training, and administration.

Qualifications

• EMT and Firefighter certifications required or in progress
• Ability to interact with volunteer units at scenes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsabilités

• Provide EMT and fire suppression services
• Participate in community outreach and public safety education
• Support division assignments as needed

Connaissances

EMT certification

Firefighter certification

Emergency response

Description du poste

Botetourt County is currently accepting applications for EMT Firefighter ALS (Lateral-Entry)

Performs responsible protective service work involving fire suppression, emergency medical care, specialized rescue, hazardous material mitigation, prevention activities, pre-planning, building inspections, training, physical fitness and other non-emergency support as required. All personnel in this position are responsible for EMT essential job functions. Personnel may only function as both an EMT and Firefighter only when all firefighting components, certifications and/or requirements have been satisfied. Will perform customer service/community service projects of a varied nature to include such tasks as safety outreach to the elderly, public education and as a community contact for the County’s public safety team. Due to the structure of the fire and emergency medical services in Botetourt County, individuals in this position must have the ability to interact with volunteer units based on the prevailing situation at the scene of an emergency incident. This position may be assigned to various divisions (operations, training, prevention, administration) or stations based on the needs and best interests of the department. Utilizing excellent communication and organizational skills, ensures that the citizens of and visitors to Botetourt County receive the best possible emergency services.

This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work regardless of weather conditions and/or when general county offices are closed. May be subject to emergency call back. Persons in this position will encounter sensitive information in the performance of their duties and are expected to maintain that information confidentially.