What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter AEMT position at City of Lebanon, NH?
Department
Fire Department
Location
Lebanon, NH
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
$26.58 - $35.63 per hour
Date
2025.04.01
Description
Are you seeking a dynamic career opportunity in a picturesque setting? Look no further than here at the City of Lebanon! Nestled in the heart of the Upper Valley, Lebanon offers the perfect blend of professional growth and an exceptional quality of life. The City of Lebanon boasts a vibrant and thriving community, with excellent schools, diverse cultural events, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of New England, Lebanon is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and kayaking, all within minutes of your doorstep. The changing seasons bring a fresh perspective and endless recreational opportunities.
With a diverse economic engine, driven by a unique combination of health institutions, education, corporate headquarters, high tech/bio tech industry, local businesses, and a robust year-round tourist industry based on the plentiful natural resources of the area, Lebanon is an extremely desirable destination. Lebanon's strategic location provides easy access to major cities like Boston, MA, and Montreal, Canada. Enjoy the tranquility of small-town living, while being just a short drive away from metropolitan excitement.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We encourage innovative ideas and provide the resources to bring them to life.- Career Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Benefit from ongoing training, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement within the City. Your success is our success.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible work schedules, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefit package, and family friendly policies, ensure that you have the time to enjoy all that Lebanon has to offer. Our low cost, full range of benefits are designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
- Community Involvement: Make a difference in the community where you work. We support and participate in local initiatives, encouraging our employees to engage in volunteer activities and community projects.
The City of Lebanon is looking for a motivated professional to join the Fire Department as a Firefighter-AEMT. This class of Firefighter is responsible for performing, maintaining and updating a wide range of technical skills relating to fire prevention, life safety education, suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials operation, and related activities. The Firefighter performs these skills and exercises some supervision in the physically, emotionally and mentally demanding environments of emergency response and to a lesser degree in the day-to-day operation, collateral duties, maintenance and training of the fire service profession.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Incumbent works as directed or assigned, the incumbent provides direct supervision and is responsible for all subordinates assigned. With no officer present, as the senior firefighter present at an emergency scene will take command until relieved by an officer. The incumbent may have regularly assigned tasks and duties in which considerable independence and initiative is exercised. With respect to assigned collateral duties, the incumbent may exercise supervision of LFD team members and budgetary issues specific to the assigned duty.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Incumbent works as a Firefighter/EMT under the direct supervision of the Shift Commander, Station Officer or designee. The incumbents will carry out the lawful orders and directions given by any LFD officer. During emergency responses, the incumbent is supervised in accordance with the Incident Command System as needed.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls. Receives supervision through the chain of command or the Incident Command System. If the Firefighter is the senior member on scene, will assume command, evaluate the situation, do initial size up, make technical decisions for controlling the emergency, direct apparatus, read, assimilate, interpret and act upon information contained in pre-plan books, hazardous materials manuals and other technical resources. Assign personnel and equipment as needed and continue until relieved by a more senior member.
- Performs routine maintenance and basic trouble shooting on LFD facilities apparatus and equipment as assigned.
- Performs, as assigned, clerical duties including making our reports, roll calls, vehicle maintenance reports, and any other reports prescribed by LFD.
- Performs, under supervision, fire prevention inspections; indoctrinates the general public on fire safety and emergency life rescue. Reporting noted or known violations to the supervisor and participates in pre-fire planning activities.
- Instructs subordinates, as assigned, in the operation of a variety of firefighting vehicles, tools, power equipment, emergency medical equipment, and other related firefighting and rescue equipment.
- Able to drive and operate all LFD motorized fire apparatus. Able to operate, identify safety/operational parameters for all LFD equipment. Performs daily chores and apparatus weekly and daily checks, assures that assigned apparatus and equipment is in condition for emergency response; as the assigned operator is responsible for the response readiness of the apparatus assigned and its equipment.
- Functions at the minimum EMS Certification of EMT Basic; maintaining, upgrading and performing required medical services as directed or required. May be responsible for advanced levels of care, following State EMS and Hospital emergency medical protocols.
- Required to plug out private fire alarm systems, street and master boxes. Has a basic knowledge of alarm systems, components, and related duties.
- Inspect and issue burn permits.
- When meeting levels of Hazardous Material certification may become a LFD representative on a mutual Aid Hazardous Material team.
- Performs other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass the New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training entrance examination consisting of a common knowledge written test and job based physical ability test.
- Must be able to successfully complete the pre-employment physical.
It is assumed by the LFD that applicants and new members have no working knowledge of the LFD. The Firefighter is expected to gain the required knowledge in an efficient and timely manner. Along with Firefighter Level II Certification within one (1) year, the Firefighter will have a good basic knowledge of the workings of the fire service and LFD as outlined in this document.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Must possess or be able to acquire within three (3) months of date of hire, a valid driver’s license to operate motorized fire apparatus.
- Must possess a minimum certification as EMT Basic.
- Must be able to complete New Hampshire Certified Firefighters Level II within one (1) year from date of hire.
A candidate for this position should have knowledge, skills and ability of a Firefighter and certified EMT Basic. An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of modern emergency services operations and techniques. Hazardous material procedures. Street and hydrant locations. High hazard occupancies. Fire department apparatus and equipment. Considerable mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the maintenance of equipment. Thorough knowledge of LFD standing orders, directives, and standard operating procedures. Considerable knowledge of building construction, codes, and physics as it applies to firefighting.
Skills: Customer service and awareness. Basic computer skills.
Ability: Ability to react calmly and quickly under duress and strain. Ability to use, maintain and enhance base knowledge. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing tin the preparation of report, records, memos, and the like. Ability to proficiently operate motorized fire apparatus.
Physical Requirements:
The incumbent is exposed to a difficult work environment, in most cases characterized by a moderately noisy office setting, but during an emergency the incumbent must respond, and at that time the incumbent could be faced with any number of hazards. Due to the nature of the environment, it is difficult to predict hazards. Generally, works in extreme temperatures with protective gear weighting in excess of 50 pounds. The incumbent is exposed to high places, toxic or caustic chemicals, near moving or mechanic parts, is exposed to risk of electric shock, risk of radiation, infectious disease, and stress up to1/3 of the time; outdoor weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particle, or the extremes of heat/cold up to 2/3 of the time. The incumbent is exposed to occupational risks typical of a firefighter, working alongside said members as necessary in a small department as well as tending to administrative requirements. These risks include the products of combustion, infectious disease exposure, fall hazards, entrapment, atmospheric and products hazards, life safety exposure, and heavy equipment hazards.
The incumbent is required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms up to 1/3 of the time; to stand, walk, climb or balance, be exposed to stress and emotional demands up to 2/3 of the time; and talk or listen/hear, or use hands more than 2/3 of the time. The incumbent frequently lifts up to 30 lbs., and occasionally lifts up to or more than 100 lbs. Equipment operated includes trucks in excess of 26,001 lbs., light trucks, automobile, heavy and light equipment, medical equipment, pneumatic tools, power and hand tools, office machines, computers, and emergency vehicles/special emergency equipment. Equipment includes extrication equipment: rams, cutters, spreaders, air bags, hydraulic jacks; air sampling equipment: multi-gas meters; heights rescue equipment: ropes, harnesses, slings, baskets; water rescue equipment: cold water suits, boat, outboard, life jackets; and a variety of other equipment including: phones, calculators, pens, pencils, flashlights, radios, aerial ladders, positive pressure ventilation fans, portable pumps, main pumping engines, reference books, technical manuals ,the Internet, cameo, and cameras.
Hours of Work:
Shifts vary
Join us at the City of Lebanon and discover a place where your career can flourish while you enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills, passions, and well-being. Your future starts here!
Exempt : No
Type : FT Employee
Department : Fire Department
Location : Lebanon, NH
Salary : $27 - $36
