Firefighter-Paramedic (Lateral Transfer Only)

Storey, County of (NV); Virginia City (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Storey County Fire Protection District is seeking a Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to fires, medical calls, and hazardous situations across the district. The role includes training staff, directing operations as needed, and maintaining equipment and records.

A Nevada Paramedic certification and a valid driver’s license are required, with pre-employment medical and ongoing training mandatory. The position may involve evening and weekend shifts at various district locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program and certification as a Paramedic.
• Possess a current Nevada Driver's License.
• Submit to a pre-employment physical examination.
• Experience in firefighting and emergency medical services with a progressive all-risk fire department.
• Advanced degree in fire, health or environmental science would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms; operates pumps, ladders, hoses, and related equipment.
• Directs and participates in ventilation, rescues, and removal of hazards.
• May lead incident response as initial incident commander until relieved.
• Train and supervise staff in the absence of Fire Captain; develop lesson plans.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency Medical

Team Leadership

Training Delivery

Education

Paramedic Certification

Advanced degree in fire/health (desirable)

Job description

Candidates successfully hired through the Firefighter Lateral process may be eligible to receive credit for time served. Pay shall be provided at 5% above or below the candidate's current base wages with their previous employer, without exceeding SCFPD step 3 (out of 5 possible steps). Lateral candidates will receive a preloaded leave balance of 48 hours of annual leave and 96 hours of sick leave.

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.

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this position. The Firefighter/Paramedic duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responds to fire alarms, operates pumps, auxiliary equipment, fire hose, ladders, extinguishers, tools, and other related equipment. Is comfortable in confined spaces and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus. Will also direct the activities of his/her assigned apparatus ensuring that responding personnel are appropriately dressed, adequately trained, and properly briefed to insure the rapid, efficient, and effective mitigation of incidents. The Firefighter/Paramedic may work as the initial incident commander until relieved by the Fire Captain or Battalion Chief.
• Directs and participates in the ventilation of burning buildings by opening windows and skylights using power equipment. Remove persons from danger, administer first aid to injured persons, and preform salvage operations.
• Responds to vehicle accident scenes; directs and performs extrication techniques using specialized heavy hydraulic equipment during emergency situations.
• Is called upon to make decisions as to the best method of carrying out medical calls, and emergency rescues and extinguishing structural and wildland fires.
• The Firefighter/Paramedic may direct the placement and size of hose lines, the placement of ladders, the ventilation of buildings, and is required to perform at and/or assist in the performance of all emergency operations.
• May direct overhaul operations, including securing of buildings following a fire to insure there is no rekindle and to preserve the scene for fire investigation.
• Assists with the cleaning of quarters, apparatus and equipment.
• May develop lesson plans and deliver training to personnel assigned to his/her shift, including the volunteer membership.
• Completes ongoing shift work, project work, assists with fire prevention activities and public education programs when required.
• Keeps abreast of modern principles and practices of structural and wildland fire suppression, EMS, Hazardous Materials, and technical rescue.
• Shall be responsible for writing and completing incident reports, entering daily activities in the Storey County Fire Protection daily shift log and maintaining such records as required by District policy, procedures and administrative directive
• Studies the locations of streets, fire hydrants, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and Knox box locations for the entire district.
• Accurately maintain and complete all required paperwork and documentation.
• Assists Fire Inspectors with inspections of commercial occupancies as requested/required, participates in pre-fire planning and becomes familiar with various floor plans, types of construction and hazards associated with each occupancy.
• Drives and operates fire apparatus and staff vehicles and assists in medical emergencies, rescues, and transports to hospitals.
• Greets and assists the public in a helpful and positive manner.
• Monitors budget expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Makes certain specific and important information is relayed to other shifts.

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.