Paramedic & Firefighter: Elite Emergency Responder

City of Germantown, TN; Hall City (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Germantown, TN is seeking a qualified licensed Paramedic with or without firefighter experience to respond to emergencies and provide immediate medical care at the scene and during transport, until handed off to other medical personnel. You will perform all duties of a firefighter including fire suppression, rescue, and related inspections as part of the public-safety team.

Candidates must hold a Tennessee Paramedic license or be eligible for reciprocity and obtain licensure prior to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rescue and emergency medical principles, practices, apparatus and equipment.
• Knowledge of emergency care techniques and advanced life support techniques and skill in their application.
• Ability to analyze conditions and respond quickly according to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency care and advanced life support functions along with fire prevention, fire suppression, public education, and rescue duties; assigned to fire apparatus and ambulances.
• Participate in fire suppression and rescue activities; operate pumps, aerial ladders and other apparatus.
• Maintain inventory of drugs, medications, and intravenous fluids.
• Maintain records; prepare medical and patient care reports and other required reports.
• Perform fire prevention inspections of buildings and contents to ensure compliance with codes and provide information to owners and the public.

Skills

Emergency medical principles

Advanced life support

Fire-fighting principles

Condition analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Germantown, TN is seeking a qualified licensed Paramedic with or without firefighter experience to respond to emergencies and provide immediate medical care at the scene and during transport, until handed off to other medical personnel. You will perform all duties of a firefighter including fire suppression, rescue, and related inspections as part of the public-safety team.

Candidates must hold a Tennessee Paramedic license or be eligible for reciprocity and obtain licensure prior to