Firefighter-EMT-Paramedic

City of Santa Fe Springs; Havelock (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

City of Havelock seeks a dual-certified Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic to respond to fire and medical emergencies, provide on-scene care, and operate firefighting equipment.

The role requires 24-hour shifts across two stations, ongoing training, and diligent completion of reports and logs while supporting public safety and community outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and a high school graduate or GED.
• Current NC driver’s license without restrictions.
• Current NC Firefighter and EMT-Paramedic certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and medical emergency calls; manage on-scene operations and firefighting tactics.
• Render basic to paramedical care including IVs and medications; transport patients to facilities.
• Complete scene reports, required forms, and equipment inventories; assist in training new personnel.

Skills

Firefighting

EMT-Paramedic

Emergency medical procedures

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Driver’s license

NC Firefighter certification

NC EMT-Paramedic certification

Tools

Emergency vehicle operation

Job description

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists

To respond to both fire and emergency related medical calls for service

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs as a certified Firefighter and as an EMT-Paramedic. Emphasis of the work is on responding to emergency service calls and applying firefighting technology to extinguish fires, or provide emergency medical treatment, or a combination of both depending on circumstances of each response. Employees are dually trained as both Firefighters and EMT-Paramedics. Employees work 24 hour shifts at two (2) stations and are assigned to designated apparatus based on skills and qualifications. Work is supervised by a Fire Captain\EMT-Paramedic or other superior and is evaluated on the employee’s knowledge of firefighting and EMT-Paramedic services, initiative, and on-scene performance with directives.

• Inspect condition of systems/equipment at beginning of each shift including horns/sirens, turn signals, brakes, batteries, hoses, pumps, turnout gear, gurneys, and related equipment
• Inspect and validate inventory and expiration dates of all medical related supplies in med boxes and vehicular storage compartments
• Responds to emergency calls for fire and/or medical assistance; makes decision to request additional fire units if situation expands beyond initial call; directs fire apparatus to specific location to attack fire and gives orders to personnel to apply specific firefighting tactics; maintains in charge of the fire scene until and unless relieved by a senior fire official; uses prescribed tools and techniques for safe extrication of victims
• Renders basic to paramedical care to patients including providing IV solutions and various drugs and other defined treatments; obtains patient demographics and medical history if possible; transports patients to the requested or appropriate medical facility and observes patient while traveling; records changes in condition or vital signs & provides additional care as needed or directed by emergency room personnel or physician; provides reports of observations/treatment, equipment used, and changes in patient during transport
• Remains on-site until fire has been extinguished; conducts salvage of fire scene; makes note of suspicious elements which might be related to arson and alerts supervisors to conditions; completes fire scene reports for insurance purposes and/or as required by law
• Completes various forms and reports; documents activities on each call and actions taken
• Supplies unit with necessary fire and medical supplies before placing unit back in service
• Performs housekeeping duties (washing vehicles, cleaning station, etc
• Studies street and road maps and networks for most efficient routes to possible emergency call locations; documents unknown street conditions and reports to communication center
• Helps train and evaluate new personnel and participates in applicable Fire and EMT techniques, standards, and equipment; completes daily evaluation form on their performance
• Interacts with the public, patients, medical professionals, and public safety personnel in a multitude of situations many of which are high stress and potentially life threatening
• Provides support services in Public Health emergencies including vaccinations, mass prophylaxis, and staffing mass clinics as needed and available
• Provides public relations services by exhibiting fire and EMT apparatus and services at schools, rest homes, shopping malls, and other public areas
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of fire science and applicable equipment and tactics employed to extinguish fires
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques including various medical supplies, drugs, solutions, and equipment used in emergency medical care
• Considerable knowledge of city/county geography and location of roads and streets
• Knowledge of radio communications equipment operation and procedures
• Skill in the response to and extinguishment of various types of fires and emergencies; skill in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in need of emergency medical care
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations
• Ability to train and evaluate the performance of new or lower level Fire-EMT personnel
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and initiative while assigned to a specific unit
• Ability to safely operate designated fire and paramedic vehicles at high rates of speed
• Ability to lift and manipulate substantial weights in the performance of duties whether it be equipment and gear, patients, or medical supplies
• Ability to interact with others in a tactful, courteous, and firm manner
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers, law enforcement personnel, and on-scene staff

Education and Experience

• Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or have a GED
• Current NC driver’s license without restrictions
• Current certification in NC as a Firefighter and an EMT-Paramedic

Special Requirements

• NC “Non-commercial class B” driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• NC certification as Level II Firefighter, EMT-P, EMT-Defibrillation and Emergency Rescue Technician
• NC certified as an Emergency Vehicle Driver
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BTLS (Basic Trauma Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Hazmat (Hazardous Material Operation level training)

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt (Section 7(k) of the FLSA provides that employees engaged in fire protection or law enforcement may be paid overtime on a “work period” basis. A work period may be from 7 consecutive days to 28 consecutive days in length. For work periods of at least 7 but less than 28 days, overtime pay is required when the number of hours worked exceeds the number of hours that bears the same relationship to 212 (fire) or 171 (police) as the number of days in the work period bears to 28. For example, fire protection personnel are due overtime under such a plan after 106 hours worked during a 14-day work period, while law enforcement personnel must receive overtime after 86 hours worked during a 14-day work period).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, in compliance with federal and North Carolina employment laws.

The City of Havelock provides excellent compensation and benefits for its employees. Some of the benefits are listed below:

Paid Holidays

The City of Havelock provides up to nine (9) paid holidays per year for its regular employees. 11 total paid days.

Health and Dental Insurance

The city provides comprehensive major medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for all full-time employees. Employees may elect coverage for dependents at an additional cost through payroll deduction. Coverage begins after ninety (90) days of employment. The health insurance also includes a prescription plan.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

All City of Havelock employees are covered by the city for on-the-job injuries at no cost to the employee.

Life Insurance/Short Term Disability

Group Life insurance is provided to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. The amount of coverage is $40,000 Life and $40,000 AD&DD. The City of Havelock also covers full-time employees with a short-term disability plan.

Additional Insurance

The City of Havelock makes several payroll deduction programs available to its employees who wish to participate in additional types of insurance programs; such as supplemental life, cancer, Hospital Indemnity Plan (HIP), accident, intensive care coverage and long-term disability.

Local Government Retirement Plan

Employees become members of the State Retirement System on the first day of employment. Membership is mandatory and requires a six percent (6%) contribution by the employee. The City of Havelock also makes a substantial contribution to each employee’s account. An employee becomes vested after five (5) years of creditable service in the retirement system.

401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plan

401(k) is a supplemental retirement program administered by Empower Retirement. Participation in the 401(k) program is an easy and voluntary way to accumulate money for retirement via payroll deduction. The City of Havelock makes contributions equal to 5% of salary to each employee’s retirement account. There is no match required.

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Employees may contribute a certain amount of their pay into the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. All contributions are pre-taxed.

Civil Leave

Regular employees who are called to jury duty or subpoenaed as a witness in a criminal or civil proceeding are granted up to two weeks of leave with pay.

Sick Leave

Employees earn approximately eight (8) sick leave hours per month, with no maximum accumulation. Upon retirement, each twenty (20) days of sick leave benefits may be applied toward retirement.

Annual Leave

Employees earn approximately eight (8) annual leave hours per month. Annual Leave is pro-rated according to years of service. The maximum accumulation of Annual Leave is 240 hours. Any accumulated annual leave balance over 240 hours, 318 hours for fire shift personnel, and 252 hours for police shift personnel. Hours above the amounts as of the end of the pay period which includes December 31st, will be converted to sick leave.

Military Leave

Regular employees who are members of any branch of the United States Armed Forces Reserves are granted up to ten (10) paid working days per calendar year for military training. During this period employees continue to earn and accrue benefits. Employees are entitled to all job rights specified by the USERRA.

Funeral Leave

Two days of funeral leave is granted to regular, full-time employees per occurrence for the death of the affected employee’s immediate family.

Flexible Spending Account

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a great way for employees to save money to use toward medical and/or dependent care expenses. Every dollar contributed to a FSA is on a pre-tax basis.