Part Time Firefigher/EMT

Oxford, City of (OH); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford City Fire Department is seeking a Firefighter/EMT to protect life and property and provide EMS response. The role requires completing firefighting and EMS duties, including equipment operation and at-scene safety.

Qualified applicants must have EMT-Basic and Firefighter I certifications, CPR, a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must possess EMT Basic and Firefighter I Certification issued by the State of Ohio.
• Must have CPR certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and other incidents to protect life and property.
• Operates fire suppression and EMS equipment; positions vehicles at scene.
• Provides emergency medical treatment and preserves patient confidentiality.
• Inspects for fire hazards and conducts prevention education.
• Prepares reports, maintains records, and communicates with the public.
• Performs station and equipment maintenance; restocks supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

EMT-Basic

Firefighter I Certification

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Participates in fire suppression, prevention, and rescue activities in protecting life, property and the environment, and to provide emergency medical treatment response to medical emergencies.

• Drives various pumpers, aerial and rescue fire apparatus, EMS vehicles to emergencies and properly position and operate vehicles at the scene.
• Responds to various types of emergencies including fires and fire alarms, accidents, medical emergencies, water rescue, hazardous materials spills and releases, and natural and technological disasters.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protects medical records from unauthorized disclosure.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials and EMS emergency activities.
• Serves as a hose operator in firefighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire.
• Inspects commercial, residential and other occupancies for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances and for emergency pre-planning.
• Conduct fire prevention inspection and education programs.
• Prepare reports with respect to work operations; maintain and update department maps, run cards and equipment records; receive and process reports from citizens; observe and report violations of laws and ordinances; clean and maintain station quarters.
• Performs maintenance of facilities and equipment by cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and any other maintenance deemed necessary.
• Performs checks and inventories of EMS and fire and rescue apparatus to insure that medical supplies, medications, instruments and equipment are present in proper quantities and in proper operating condition, including being within expiration dates as appropriate. Corrects and reports discrepancies. Restocks supplies, medications and equipment as needed to maintain proper operating levels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school graduate or GED; not less than 18 years of age; possession of a valid state driver's license; must possess Emergency Medical Technician Basic and Firefighter I Certification issued by the State of Ohio, must possess valid CPR certification. Must have any combination of education, training and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job.