Firefighter/Paramedic LTE

City of Monona; Monona (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Monona is seeking an LTE Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to fire, rescue, hazmat and medical emergencies. You will provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care and make medical decisions under standing orders and medical direction.

The role involves operating ambulances and apparatus, maintaining equipment and records, and participating in drills, education programs and routine training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Wisconsin Firefighter I certification required.
• State of Wisconsin Paramedic certification required.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Current PALS certification required.
• Current BLS CPR certification required.
• ICS 100 / ICS 700 / NIMS 800 certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue, hazmat and medical emergencies as part of a team and under the Fire Chief's supervision.
• Provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care and make medical decisions per standing orders, protocols and medical direction.
• Drive and operate ambulance and fire apparatus; complete patient care reports to hospitals.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and inventory; ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Participate in drills, training evolutions, public education programs and daily physical training.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State of Wisconsin Firefighter I certification

State of Wisconsin Paramedic certification

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification

Current BLS CPR certification

ICS 100 / ICS 700 / NIMS 800

Job description

Under the direct supervision of the City of Monona Fire Chief, an LTE Firefighter/Paramedic provides direct services, individually and as a member of a team, in response to fire, rescue, hazmat and other incidents. Additionally, an LTE Firefighter/Paramedic responds to medical emergencies and provides pre-hospital ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT care to victims of injury or illness. An LTE Firefighter/Paramedic makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders from on-line and off-line medical direction.

Copies of the following documents MUST be submitted with your application. Failure to submit any of these documents will result in an incomplete application.

1. Coverletter
2. Resume
3. State of Wisconsin Firefighter I certification
4. State of Wisconsin Paramedic certification
5. Proof of required additional certifications (ACLS / PALS / BLS CPR / IC S / NIMS)

After applications are evaluated and scored based on experience, education, and qualifications, applicants may be invited to an assessment center which may consist of the following parts:

• Medical assessment by medical direction and department team
• Interview panel consisting of department leadership
• Written exam

Following the assessment center, applicants shall be ranked based on performance, interviewing and medical assessment capabilities. Depending on number of ranked applicants, there may be a second interview with the Chief. Conditional job offers may be made after a thorough background check.

The following duties are normal for this position. They should not be construed as all-inclusive; other duties may be added as needed:

• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to, intravenous fluid administration, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, and administration of various medications.
• Drives and operates ambulance or other apparatus as assigned. Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
• Performs a thorough, daily inspection of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned; notifies OIC of any condition requiring repair or maintenance; insures that the inventory of supplies and equipment is complete; assures that apparatus, equipment, and records are maintained and in good order.
• Checks all medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
• Lays hose lines; operates nozzles, pumps and hydrants; utilizes fire extinguishers and performs other actions to suppress fire; operates hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
• Participates in salvage operation and post-fire operations; uses salvage covers, floor runners and other related equipment to reduce property damage from heat, smoke, fire, gases, and water.
• Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed.
• Cleans and performs general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
• Transfers, lifts and moves patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents at an awareness level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public.
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic groups and other locations as requested.
• Conducts departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee’s job functions.
• Utilizes city computer system for patient care documentation, record keeping, pre-incident planning, and other job related functions.
• Drives and operates fire apparatus under the direction of the OIC and according to procedures as outlined in the City of Monona Fire Department SOGs.
• Participates in daily physical training.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State of Wisconsin Firefighter I certification
• State of Wisconsin Paramedic certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Current BLS CPR certification
• ICS 100 / IC S / IC S 700 / NIMS 800
• Able to pass department human performance evaluation based on job description
• The ability to meet all the special requirements listed below

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 19 years or older
• Valid and insurable driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must be of good moral character.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years’ paramedic experience with a career/combination department
• State of WisconsinFirefighter IIcertification
• Current NRP certification
• Experience workingwithvolunteers
• Resident of the City of Monona