Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

City of Aberdeen; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Platoon, 24-48-24-96 Schedule

Paid Sick, Vacation & Holidays

Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage

Washington State LEOFF II Retirement

Deferred Compensation with Match

Educational Incentive

Longevity Incentive

Job summary

City of Aberdeen is seeking paramedic-certified firefighters to provide emergency medical care and fire suppression in Aberdeen and surrounding community. You will coordinate patient care at medical response scenes and operate fire apparatus as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, transporting patients by ambulance, maintaining equipment, and participating in ongoing department training. A strong commitment to public safety and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified paramedic with ability to obtain state certification.
• Minimum 12 months consecutive full-time firefighter/paramedic experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License by date of hire.
• Ability to pass background, medical and psychological screenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care at medical response scenes with physician supervision as needed.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls; transport patients by ambulance.
• Operate fire apparatus and firefighting equipment; perform scene safety tasks.
• Maintain emergency equipment and replenish medications as needed.
• Participate in training and department-wide programs; assist in firefighting methods.

Skills

Paramedic Certification

Emergency Medical Care

Firefighting

Scene Coordination

Public Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington Driver’s License by hire

Paramedic Certification (WA or National Registry)

Tools

Fire apparatus operation

Ladders and hoses

Emergency equipment maintenance

Job description

Coordinates and provides emergency and non-emergency care for ill and injured patients as well as providing fire suppression and prevention services to the public in Aberdeen and the surrounding community and performing general maintenance and repairs on fire apparatus, equipment and facilities .Positions require paramedic training to provide emergency medical care such as cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, intravenous and drug therapy and airway management with endotracheal intubation. Paramedics work under general supervision of a superior officer, but are expected to coordinate patient care at medical response scenes.

Firefighter duties include use of ladders, hose lines, and hand and power tools and equipment to fight fires and perform clean-up at fire scenes. Incumbents receive ongoing training and practice in fire suppression and investigation techniques and in driving a fire engine or ladder truck.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one by date of hire.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification with the ability to obtain State Certification.
• Minimum of twelve (12) months consecutive full-time, career firefighter/paramedic work experience. Must be currently employed or have been laid off, separated or retired in good standing within the last twelve (12) months.
• Ability to pass extensive background checks to include criminal, psychological and medical screening.
• No CPAT required.

Desirable Qualifications

• IFSAC Firefighter I. Candidates hired without an IFSAC Firefighter I certification may be subject to attending a Firefighter I academy as part of the probationary process.

Position Benefits

• 4 Platoon, 24-48-24-96 Schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation & Holiday Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage
• Medical Savings Account/VEBA Account
• City Paid Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage available
• Retiree Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
• Washington State LEOFF II Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plans with Employer Contribution Match
• Educational Incentive
• Longevity Incentive

Evaluates sick and injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations to establish medical history and formulate a plan of treatment. Coordinates and provides treatment to patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician in cases of medical emergency, acute illness or injury.

Coordinates the transport or transfer of patients using the City ambulance service administered by the department; may be required to lift gurney and patient into ambulance.

Maintains emergency aid equipment and replenishes medications and supplies used for patient care.

Completes forms, records and reports to document varied activities and services provided to the public.

Uses appropriate firefighting equipment and techniques to extinguish fires in buildings, terrain, automobiles or other situations which may involve oil, chemicals, electrical or other flammable or combustible materials or origins.

Responds to various hazardous environments wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and using specialized tools and equipment to save lives, protect property, suppress fires and administer first aid to the sick and injured.

Performs clean-up of the fire scene by removing debris using shovels and pitchforks and cleaning or restocking equipment and materials.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for medical aid and transports patients by ambulance to residences, resthomes, hospitals or other medical facilities. Provides or assists in the emergency treatment and care of ill or injured patients which may require lifting and carrying gurney and patient up and down stairwells, up and down uneven and/or steep terrain and lifting into ambulance.

Drives fire apparatus and ambulances when required.

Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to department facilities including building exterior and grounds, apparatus and equipment. Cleans and maintains the work, sleeping and eating areas of the fire stations. Cleaning requires the use of brooms and mops; maintenance includes painting of interior and exterior walls of fire stations using ladders.

Provides routine cleaning of vehicles and equipment.

Tests or troubleshoots problems with facility, equipment, apparatus and fire protection systems such as radios and paging equipment, and recorders.

Test starts all gasoline powered hand tools on a weekly basis.

Tests fire hydrants for amount of fire flow.

Prepares and maintains reports and records of activities, incidents, inspections or other information.

Assists in performing fire inspections of public and private buildings for pre-fire planning or compliance with fire codes.

Assists the public with non-emergency requests or complaints.

Participates in department training programs to learn or upgrade skills in firefighting methods, equipment or services.

Provides emergency medical service training for department staff and volunteers.

Provides educational programs and training to the public in first aid, CPR and other related topics.

Assists in investigation of fire incidents by securing the fire scene, taking photographs and preparing sketches, identifying evidence and providing written and oral reports of the incident.

Assists in answering telephones and other clerical duties as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of: Principles, practices and methods of emergency medical care; geography and fire department services provided in the County and City.

Ability to: Diagnose and treat patients requiring emergency and non-emergency medical care; coordinate and direct the work of other staff at the scene of medical response; learn and understand principles, practices and techniques of fire suppression, prevention and investigation; perform strenuous activity under adverse conditions; climb ladders and work at considerable heights; respond quickly and exercise sound judgment in emergency situations; follow oral instructions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the general public; live in a communal environment and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, law enforcement and medical community.