Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Dallas, Oregon; Dallas (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PERS

Job summary

The City of Dallas in Oregon seeks a dedicated firefighter to perform firefighting, EMS, and prevention duties, safely operating apparatus and medical units in emergencies and routine operations.

Responsibilities include driving to scenes, delivering life-saving EMS care, maintaining equipment, and participating in drills and training to stay ready for all emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies and deal tactfully with the public.
• Must have IC S100, IC S200 and IC S700 certification.

Responsibilities

• Drives fire apparatus to scene of emergency, deploys hose, and operates pump and firefighting equipment until extinguishment of fire.
• Drives medical units to emergency incidents; performs emergency medical care and services to their EMT level; transports patients to enhanced medical care.
• Assists with any other work as might be indicated by the type of emergency or as directed.
• Assists in fire extinguishment depending on conditions and if so directed.
• Cleans fire station and grounds, cleans and services all fire equipment as assigned.
• Maintains apparatus in a constant state of readiness, makes daily inspections and performs necessary maintenance and repair.
• Maintains records and submits reports as may be required. Participates in fire drills and attends classes in fire and medical techniques.
• Performs housekeeping and maintenance duties at the station as assigned.
• Inspects hydrants, clearing weeds and brush; paints and marks hydrant locations.
• Removes people from danger, performs emergency life support functions as a qualified EMS provider.
• May assist in instruction of firefighter(s) in efficient and modern practices and principles of fire fighting and rescue and EMS skills.
• Performs fire prevention inspections as assigned.
• Attends schools and classes to learn advanced principles and techniques in use and operation of fire service apparatus, fire techniques and medical emergency skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues that contain blood borne pathogens.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety

Driving emergency vehicles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Oregon Paramedic license

NWCG Firefighter Type 2

DPSST Firefighter I certification

DPSST Driver Operator certification

Tools

DPSST Driver Operator certification

DPSST Apparatus Operator/Pumper certification

Job description

General Statement of Duties

Performs firefighting, emergency medical services, and fire prevention duties, including safely driving firefighting apparatus and medical units both during emergency responses to the scene of the emergency and during routine daily operations. These duties also include operating equipment at the fire or medical scene, extinguishing fires, and saving lives and property.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Drives fire apparatus to scene of emergency, deploys hose, and operates pump and firefighting equipment until extinguishment of fire. Drives medical units to emergency incidents; performs emergency medical care and services to their EMT level; transports patients to enhanced medical care. Assists with any other work as might be indicated by the type of emergency or as directed.

Assists in fire extinguishment depending on conditions and if so directed.

Cleans fire station and grounds, cleans and services all fire equipment as assigned.

Maintains apparatus in a constant state of readiness, makes daily inspections and performs necessary maintenance and repair. Maintains records and submits reports as may be required. Participates in fire drills and attends classes in fire and medical techniques.

Performs housekeeping and maintenance duties at the station as assigned. Inspects hydrants, clearing weeds and brush; paints and marks hydrant locations.

Removes people from danger, performs emergency life support functions as a qualified EMS provider.

May assist in instruction of firefighter(s) in efficient and modern practices and principles of fire fighting and rescue and EMS skills.

Performs fire prevention inspections as assigned.

Attends schools and classes to learn advanced principles and techniques in use and operation of fire service apparatus, fire techniques and medical emergency skills.

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues that contain blood borne pathogens.

Minimum Qualifications

General qualifications include:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record
• Must possess ability to act promptly and use good judgment in emergencies and deal tactfully with the public.
• Must have IC S100, IC S200 and IC S700 certification

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess DPSST Firefighter I certification
• Must possess DPSST Driver Operator certification
• Must possess an Oregon Paramedic license
• Must be certified as NWCG Firefighter Type 2
• Must pass an annual medical physical based on NFPA Standard 1582
• Must possess or obtain within 12 months of hire DPSST Apparatus Operator/Pumper certification

Preferred Qualifications

• DPSST Fire Instructor I certification
• DPSST Firefighter II certification
• NWCG Firefighter Type 1

The City of Dallas offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, PERS, paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave, deferred compensation plans.