Firefighter - Paramedic

Storey, County of (NV); Virginia City (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Storey County seeks a Firefighter-Paramedic to perform a wide range of firefighting and emergency medical duties, respond to calls, and assist in rescue operations. The role includes training others, supervising when needed, and maintaining equipment and facilities across night and weekend shifts at multiple district locations.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, ongoing certification maintenance, and contributing to non-emergency activities such as pre-fire planning and fire

Qualifications

• Combination of training, education, and experience to provide required knowledge and abilities.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program and certification as a Paramedic.
• Advanced degree in fire, health or environmental science would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Combat fires and respond to emergency medical calls.
• Extract and rescue individuals from fire and entrapment.
• Provide medical treatment and patient care on scene and en route.
• Operate and maintain fire department equipment, apparatus, and stations.
• Participate in training and supervise staff in absence of Fire Captain.

Skills

Firefighting

Paramedic

EMS

Leadership

Education

Paramedic Certification

Advanced degree in fire/health/science

Job description

Under direction this position is responsible for preforming a wide variety of tasks while engaged in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, in responding to emergency medical calls, extracting and rescuing individuals from fire and entrapment, treating the sick and injured, response and mitigation of hazardous materials incidents, operation and maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus and stations on an assigned shift, as well as additional duties as assigned. This position also will train regularly, may review work and supervise and assign staff in the absence of a fire captain. This position requires evening and weekend duties which will be performed at various locations within the district.The Firefighter-Paramedic has the responsibility for motivating, supervising, and the development and presentation of training activities to both paid and volunteer fire fighters in the absence of and/or with direction from the Fire Captain. The Firefighter-Paramedic may be responsible for prioritizing and completing tasks associated with non-emergency response activities such as pre-fire planning, fire safety education, and on-shift training activities in the absence of and/or with direction from the Fire Captain. Incumbents are required to participate in the care and maintenance of the fire stations, apparatus equipment, and grounds. The Firefighter-Paramedic must be skilled in and capable of performing firefighting duties, and preform these duties as necessary.

Special Requirements:

Possess a current Nevada Driver's License to operate and drive equipment. Must maintain all required certifications for continued employment. Submit to a pre-employment physical examination.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

• Experience in the firefighting and emergency medical services similar to those provided by working as a Firefighter/Paramedic with a progressive all risk fire department.
• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program and certification as a Paramedic
• Advanced degree in fire, health or environmental science would be highly desirable.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/storeycounty/classspecs.

Storey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Storey County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.