Emergency Medical Technician – Fireline (EMTF)

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician – Fireline (EMTF)

Company: The American Firefighter Company

Reports to: COO

Job Summary: American Fire Co. is seeking skilled and dedicated Emergency Medical Technicians

(EMTF) to provide essential emergency medical services (EMS) on active firelines and other physically

demanding assignments. This critical role supports the health and safety of personnel in remote and high-

stress environments, often serving as the sole medical provider for extended periods.

The EMTF operates under the supervision of a physician medical director and collaborates with incident

management teams to provide lifesaving care, ensure safe evacuations, and support fireline operations.

Job Duties:

• Provide EMS services on firelines, in remote areas, and under challenging environmental

conditions.

• Operate under the direction of a physician medical director, ensuring all actions align with

scope-of-practice guidelines and state licensure.

• Maintain awareness of fireline operations and adhere to all safety protocols.

• Use Incident Command System (ICS) terminology, organization, and command structure.

• Follow established processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and

distributing information.

• Ensure basic understanding of multichannel Radio operation.

• Use plain language and ICS Terminology

• Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Manage Risk

• Ensure proper refurbishing and resupply of food, water and supplies for the ambulance.

• Ensure cleanliness of the ambulance including removing trash.

• Follow company standard operating procedures (SOPs), company behavior expectations and

other company policies.

Training Requirements

• Required EMS training and certifications for the state you are working in.

• Obtain I-100, IS-700a, S-130, L-180, S-190 certifications prior to start of job.

Work Hours:

On-call June-October or when the season is complete.

Hours vary depending on assignment.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Teamwork

• Coordination

• Organization

• Time management

• Equipment maintenance

• Dependability

Requirements:

• NREMT/State EMT

• Ability to pass a work capacity pack test

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Ability to sit, stand, lift 50 pounds, bend, etc.

Preferred Requirements:

• I-100, IS-700a, S-130, L-180, S-190

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $600.00 per day

Schedule:

• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $600