Firefighter - Paramedic

City of Riverside (MO); Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside seeks a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic responsible for protecting citizens through firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical response. This role requires specialized training and various certifications. The candidate will engage with the community during events and maintain safety during all operations.

Benefits

In-house training programs

Specialized training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have certifications in Firefighter 1 & 2 and HAZMAT Operations.
• Must possess a Paramedic license along with valid CPAT & FSEE.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Control and extinguish fires and engage in search and rescue.
• Administer life-saving measures and respond to medical emergencies.
• Perform building inspections and participate in public relations events.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Situational Analysis

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Firefighter/Paramedic preserves the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Riverside by controlling and extinguishing fires, engaging in search and rescue, and responding to medical emergencies and administering life saving measures. The Department is an ALS non-transport EMS provider and contracts its ambulance transports.Primary responsibilities of the Firefighter/Paramedic include performing search and rescue; extinguishing fires with an ultra high pressure pump; responding to calls for service from a rescue pumper; performing ALS procedures and cardiac arrest protocols; administering advanced medications, intubating patients, and operating Zoll monitors; responding to specialty calls such as rope, water & ice rescue, Hazmat, & extrication from vehicles; performing building inspections, truck checks, & station cleaning; and participating in public relations opportunities such as National Night Out, special events, station tours, & car seat installation.

Firefighters are provided with the best training which includes a vigorous in-house training program. Outside training includes winter and summer fire schools and much more. Specialized training includes technical rescues, ice rescues, swift water rescues, and boat operations.
Must be 19 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, and be a U.S. citizen. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Must have a clean criminal record and driving history. Must be certified in Firefighter 1 & 2, and HAZMAT Operations. Must have a Paramedic license and a current CPAT & FSEE.
The ideal candidate must have effective written and verbal communication skills and be able to deal with a wide variety of people who may be distraught. They must be able to analyze situations and make decisions in a sometimes stressful environment. They must have basic computer skills, the ability to read a map & locate addresses, and the ability to operate equipment safely. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

The schedule for this position is a 48 on and 96 off cycle with 212 hours in a 28 day work period. This position will pick up empty shifts and may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and some overtime.