PRN- Firefighter Paramedic

City of Mt Juliet; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Mt. Juliet seeks a part-time Firefighter-Paramedic to respond to emergencies, perform fire suppression, vehicle rescues, and provide pre-hospital medical care. You will support station operations and community outreach as needed.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee Paramedic license, Firefighter II certification, ACLS/PALS, and Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS; a valid driver's license is required; some training may involve travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Paramedic license and Firefighter II certification preferred.
• Current healthcare provider CPR/BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for service.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and EMS first response duties.
• Maintain and operate fire apparatus and equipment.
• Engage in ongoing training and community programs.

Skills

Firefighter II Certification

Paramedic Certification

ACLS

PALS

CPR/BLS Certification

EMS experience

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

FEMA ICS 100

FEMA ICS 200

FEMA ICS 700

FEMA ICS 800

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Part Time City Annex, Mt. Juliet, TN, US 1 Attachments

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1007

JOB TITLE: PRN Firefighter- Paramedic FLSA: Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

Firefighter-Paramedic performs responsible service work in fire suppression, fire prevention, vehicle rescues, land-based water rescues, emergency medical first response, hazardous materials first response, and other emergency and non-emergency requests for service.

SUPERVISION

Supervision will be provided by a Lieutenant or Captain depending on the firefighter’s assigned station. Firefighters will work under the overall direction of full-time Chief Officers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely respond to requests for emergency and non-emergency service; drive and operate apparatus and equipment; assist in the suppression of fires; conduct search and rescue; conduct ventilation; conduct salvage and overhaul; conduct extrication and other rescues; provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and non-emergency assistance.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain fire apparatus and equipment.
• Conduct life safety inspections of business and residences; prepare pre-fire plans and conduct private fire hydrant testing.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs through individual study of technical material and attend scheduled drills and classes. (Some training may require overnight travel at the City’s expense.)
• Conduct tours and educational programs for the public, schools, and community groups.
• Receive and transmit radio and telephone messages.
• Lead by example by adhering to, complying with, and supporting the City of Mt. Juliet’s Employee Personnel Manual, Fire Department of Mt. Juliet Chief’s Memorandums and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), and by following and enforcing 21 st century accepted fire service safety practices.
• Respond to requests for call-back staffing during major incidents, periods of high call volume, severe weather outbreaks, etc.
• Serve as Acting Officer in Charge (AOIC) in the absence of an Engineer, Lieutenant, or Captain.
• Serve on various formal and informal committees and work groups.
• Deploy locally, regionally, and nationally as part of requests for mutual aid.
• Perform related tasks and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or completion of a GED
• Be at least 18 years of age.

MINIMUM REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Must hold valid driver's license
• State of Tennessee Paramedic (PM) License (must be maintained as a condition of continued employment)
• Valid HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (Basic life support, CPR, AED) Certification (must be

maintained as a condition of continued employment).

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sensory Requirements : Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, visual cues or signals, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Environmental Factors : Essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions including smoke and fumes, hazardous chemicals and materials, intense heat, electrical hazards, confined spaces or high workplaces, extremely loud noises, and hazards or disasters natural or man-made; may encounter people with emotional stress disorders, trauma, or contagious diseases.
• Physical Ability : Ability to exert physical effort in strenuous work, with emphasis on climbing and balancing, but also involving frequent lifting, standing, walking both normal and uneven sometimes slippery surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, carrying, pushing, and or pulling of moderately to extremely heavy objects and materials (20-125 or greater); requires ability to constantly be in a position to drive a specialized vehicle; use of fingers, ability to grasp, and flexible wrist motions.

The City of Mt. Juliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of the classification description by the employee assigned to the position and the immediate supervisor.

JOB TITLE: PRN Firefighter- Paramedic FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB GROUP: Fire Department SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes

CLASSIFICATION: Essential

GENERAL SUMMARY

Firefighter-Paramedic performs responsible service work in fire suppression, fire prevention, vehicle rescues, land-based water rescues, emergency medical first response, hazardous materials first response, and other emergency and non-emergency requests for service.

SUPERVISION

Supervision will be provided by a Lieutenant or Captain depending on the firefighter’s assigned station. Firefighters will work under the overall direction of full-time Chief Officers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely respond to requests for emergency and non-emergency service; drive and operate apparatus and equipment; assist in the suppression of fires; conduct search and rescue; conduct ventilation; conduct salvage and overhaul; conduct extrication and other rescues; provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and non-emergency assistance.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain fire apparatus and equipment.
• Conduct life safety inspections of business and residences; prepare pre-fire plans and conduct private fire hydrant testing.
• Participate in continuing education and training programs through individual study of technical material and attend scheduled drills and classes. (Some training may require overnight travel at the City’s expense.)
• Conduct tours and educational programs for the public, schools, and community groups.
• Receive and transmit radio and telephone messages.
• Lead by example by adhering to, complying with, and supporting the City of Mt. Juliet’s Employee Personnel Manual, Fire Department of Mt. Juliet Chief’s Memorandums and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), and by following and enforcing 21 st century accepted fire service safety practices.
• Respond to requests for call-back staffing during major incidents, periods of high call volume, severe weather outbreaks, etc.
• Serve as Acting Officer in Charge (AOIC) in the absence of an Engineer, Lieutenant, or Captain.
• Serve on various formal and informal committees and work groups.
• Deploy locally, regionally, and nationally as part of requests for mutual aid.
• Perform related tasks and other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school graduate or completion of a GED
• Be at least 18 years of age.

MINIMUM REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Must hold valid driver's license
• Firefighter II Certification (IFSAC / Pro –Board)
• State of Tennessee Paramedic (PM) License (must be maintained as a condition of continued employment)
• Valid HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (Basic life support, CPR, AED) Certification (must be

maintained as a condition of continued employment).

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pre- Hospital Trauma Life Support
• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sensory Requirements : Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, visual cues or signals, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Environmental Factors : Essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions including smoke and fumes, hazardous chemicals and materials, intense heat, electrical hazards, confined spaces or high workplaces, extremely loud noises, and hazards or disasters natural or man-made; may encounter people with emotional stress disorders, trauma, or contagious diseases.
• Physical Ability : Ability to exert physical effort in strenuous work, with emphasis on climbing and balancing, but also involving frequent lifting, standing, walking both normal and uneven sometimes slippery surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, carrying, pushing, and or pulling of moderately to extremely heavy objects and materials (20-125 or greater); requires ability to constantly be in a position to drive a specialized vehicle; use of fingers, ability to grasp, and flexible wrist motions.

The City of Mt. Juliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of the classification description by the employee assigned to the position and the immediate supervisor.

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