The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the member is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The member is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
• The member must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 130 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Position functions 50% in an office environment with no notable adverse environmental condition factors and 50% outside in all types of weather conditions and varied environments involved in emergency response.
• Protective clothing/devices used include: hearing protection, biohazard protection (safety goggles, face mask, nitrile gloves).
• Frequent use of a department computer requiring hand coordination, motor skills, talking, hearing and strong visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulder level and lifting EMS equipment/supplies up to 100 lbs.
• The member is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration.
• The individual may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of duties.