Paramedic/Firefighter

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Fire Department command staff, a Paramedic/Firefighter will respond to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies.  Responsible for providing pre-hospital care to victims of injury or illness. When not accompanied by a Paramedic Officer, the Paramedic/Firefighter is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from on-line medical direction.  Furthermore, this position responds to fire-related alarms and other calls for service, participates in proactive non-emergency community risk-reduction activities, training, station work, and equipment maintenance activities. (This position works 2912 hours instead of 2080 hours per year.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures at the Paramedic scope of medical practice including, but not limited to: intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of various medications.  Safely and efficiently transfers/extricates and moves patients from incident scenes to transporting ambulances. Accompany, monitor, support, and provide medical interventions as needed during patient transport.
  
  
• Drives, operates and or staffs an ambulance, rescue unit or other apparatus as assigned and/or operates as a member of paramedic level Fire Suppression Company.
  
  
• Accurately completes detailed written and verbal reports on patient care activities to hospital emergency departments and for the purpose of documentation of organizational activities in a timely manner.  Provides documentation and accounting for all activities and duties as assigned and required.
  
  
• Performs a thorough, daily inspection for readiness of the apparatus and equipment to which he/she is assigned or responsible for; notifies station officer of any condition requiring repair or maintenance; ensures that the inventory of supplies, medication, and equipment is complete; assures that apparatus, equipment, and related records are maintained and in good order in a timely manner.
  
  
• Respond in a timely manner to fire related alarms as directed with assigned company, effectively and efficiently per department procedures and guidelines.
  
  
• Lay, connect hose, operate pumping apparatus, operate, and direct water streams, raise and climb ladders, ventilate burning structures; enters buildings to evacuate occupants.
  
  
• Responds to a variety of general emergency rescue calls, including but not limited to: auto accidents, gas system leaks, wildland and structural fires, search and rescue incidents.
  
  
• Participates in department and external training, community education and proactive community risk-reduction activities, as well as complete all other duties as assigned.
  
  
• Serves as an officer in charge when directed to or as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications:  All listed qualifications are required for employment.

• A high school diploma or the equivalent (GED).
• A valid Class D or above state of WI driver’s license
• Certified in WI as a Firefighter Level I
• Licensed in WI as an EMT-Paramedic
• Certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Effective and efficient execution of the following:

• Working knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques, methods, and practices.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical maneuvering in challenging environments.
• Working knowledge of paramedic level medical procedures and patient assessment techniques.
• Ability to perform job related mathematic computations and formulas.
• Use of proper business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation in written coms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communications.
• Ability to use electronic job-related applications/apps, programs or equipment.
• Ability to employ socially acceptable techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, often in situations that may be stressful.
• Ability to foster teamwork, and provide a positive attitude and work environment with all co-workers.
• Demonstrate physical aptitude at a level required by general firefighting activities.
• Ability to act quickly, appropriately, and effectively in emergency and non-emergency settings.
• Ability to operate and maintain composure while utilizing voice radio equipment.
• Understanding of and following oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Understanding of and acting in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and instructions.
• Ability to represent oneself in a manner that reflects positively on the organization and all co-workers.   
• This position must also work closely with the volunteer/POC members of the Cedarburg Fire Department.  It is encouraged that the full-time Firefighter Paramedic also supports the volunteer fundraising activities of Firemen’s Park Incorporated.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Fire Science
• Certified in WI Firefighter Level II
• Certified in WI Fire Inspector I (required within one year scheduling dependent)
• Certified in WI Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator- Pumper (required within two years scheduling dependent)
• Certified in WI Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator – Aerial (required within 3 years scheduling dependent)
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications

All successful candidates will be subject to in-depth background investigation, a psychological evaluation and pre-employment physical and medical including: drug screening and agility test prior to installation, and will serve a 1-year term of probation from start date.  Term of probation may be extended based on job performance.

Salary : $61,750