Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

Nltfpd; Incline Village (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to emergencies and provide paramedic-level care on scene. You will direct team actions, perform lifesaving interventions, and coordinate with medical staff under district protocols.

The role requires a Nevada paramedic license or National Registry, ACLS/PALS, CPR, and Firefighter Academy completion. Working weeks include shifts, with on-call and training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current full-time career Firefighter/Paramedic or in lay-off status.
• Successful completion of Firefighter Academy.
• Nevada paramedic license or National Registry Paramedic; ACLS; PALS; CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provides fire suppression, rescue, and EMS for the community.
• Acts as a first responder to emergencies.
• Provides first aid and lifesaving duties.
• Administers life support care in pre-hospital setting as directed by a physician.
• Assesses illness/injury and prioritizes procedures.
• Operates ALS ambulances and transports patients.
• Maintains records and equipment inventories.
• Performs equipment inspections and station upkeep.
• Participates in pre-fire planning and public fire safety education.
• Maintains physical fitness through drills and training.

Skills

Fire suppression

Emergency medical

Paramedic

ACLS

PALS

CPR

Public education

Team leadership

On-scene direction

Defibrillator

Education

High school diploma

Firefighter Academy

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Defibrillator

ECG monitor

IV therapy

Ventilatory equipment

SCBA

Job description

Under the direction of the Fire Captain, the Firefighter/Paramedic responds to emergency and routine alarms as part of a firefighting/emergency services team; provides on-scene direction to team members while delivering paramedic-level patient care in accordance with district protocols; provides public education and performs other related duties.

Job Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical types of duties performed by the Firefighter. These are intended as examples only and are not to be interpreted as exclusive or inclusive of the Firefighter's duties.

• Provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services for the community.
• Acts as a first responder to all types of emergencies.
• Provides first aid and lifesaving duties.
• Administers life support care to sick and injured persons in a pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by a physician:

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patient, using defibrillator, or as directed by physician. Monitors cardiac patient, using electrocardiograph.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in body.
• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patient.
• Administers injections of medications and drugs, following established protocols.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs.
• Assists in extricating trapped victims, placing them on backboards, hoisting them to gurneys while wearing turnouts (35 lbs.) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (45 lbs.), and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center.
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• May communicate with physician and other medical personnel via radio or telephone.

• Responds to all rescue calls.
• Supports and assists other fire and medical personnel as directed on medical calls.
• Operates Advanced Life Support Ambulances and various agency vehicles safely; treats and transports patients in accordance with the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District's (NLTFPD) protocols.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as controlled drug inventory, equipment and station logs, and EMS reports.
• Ensures that equipment is fully prepared and functional at all times.
• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of apparatus, equipment, and the fire station.
• Performs and documents required equipment inspections as assigned.
• Participates in pre-fire planning, fire prevention inspections, fire prevention, and Public fire safety education.
• Engages in drills and participates in a self-directed exercise program to maintain physical fitness.
• In the event of a major fire or emergency, may be called in from off duty to work an extended period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Current full-time career Firefighter/Paramedic or in lay-off status.
• Successful completion of Firefighter Academy.

Required Licenses and Certifications (at time of appointment):

• A valid Driver's license
• Current State of Nevada Paramedic, EMS-RN, or current National Registry Paramedic license/certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• CPR certification

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor's degree.
• Two (2) years or more of experience as an Advanced Life Support patient care provider in Washoe County.

Working Hours:

The Firefighter Paramedic position is hourly and follows a 56-hour workweek, with occasional travel, weekend, holiday work, and attendance at meetings outside regular scheduled hours.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Maintain physical abilities and stamina to perform job tasks, including vision, hearing, body mobility, manual dexterity, and ability to work in various conditions.
• Must not pose a direct threat to themselves, others, or public safety.
• Annual physical fitness examination as per District policy.
• This role is a designated safety-sensitive position and therefore subject to the following drug and alcohol tests; (1) Pre-employment, (2) reasonable suspicion, (3) post-accident or incident, and (4) return-to-duty or follow-up.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Note: This job description is subject to change and may not encompass all duties related to the position.