What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC I (CD) position at Hanover County Government?
General Description: This is a skilled, technical position. The incumbent performs routine and complex tasks to provide emergency services to include fire suppression and patient care/life support.
Organization: The Firefighter/Medic position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Firefighter/Medic Ladder has four levels ranging from Firefighter/Medic I to Master Firefighter/Medic. Incumbents report to a Lieutenant and supervise no staff. Master Firefighter/Medics may serve as workflow leaders to lower-level Firefighter/Medics.
Essential Functions:
Responds to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies.
Leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of emergency patient care.
Examines patients, provides care and reports findings to an emergency department physician.
Conducts fire safety inspections and pre-fire planning for commercial buildings.
Drives/operates various types of fire/medical apparatus.
Assures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and in good running order.
Maintains cleanliness, state of readiness of stations, apparatus and all related equipment.
Performs community service activities, including fire safety education/prevention programs.
Completes all required reports of runs made by the crew and attends training sessions as required.
Maintains a good relationship with staff, volunteers, law enforcement, hospital staff and citizens.
Fosters volunteer involvement and membership to support a combination system.
Performs related work as assigned.
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
Chemicals – May be exposed to conditions, including routine exposure to severe weather, dust, smoke, noise, and fumes.
B. Environment
Field
C. Physical Effort
Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather situations. Must be able to carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
D. Non-exempt
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to prepare detailed written/electronic reports. Must demonstrate the ability to think/act quickly and appropriately in all situations. Knowledge of emergency care procedures/equipment, preferred.
Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with related education, experience, and training desired. A satisfactory VA DMV license is required to be hired. Upon hiring, new employee must complete and pass EMT-B certification, with current CPR, before Fire Academy begins. EMT-B, CPR, and Fire Academy must be completed & passed to continue employment. All practicing advanced EMS providers must maintain current ACLS certification. Paramedics must maintain national registry certification. Continuous training required to maintain employment and/or to advance in career development. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
Special Conditions:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
Complete Criminal Background Investigation
Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug test/Alcohol Screening/Agility test, and repeated in accordance with policy thereafter
Twelve-month probationary period
Shift Work, including weekends, holidays and nights and work beyond normal work schedule
Essential staff designation
Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
May not be a member of any of the Hanover County volunteer rescue squads or fire companies during employment
Shall perform work at his/her VA Certified EMS provider level of training (EMT-B, EMT-Enhanced, EMT-I, EMT-P), upon clearance by department Operational Medical Director (OMD).
This position is subject to the department's on-call procedures
Revision Date: September 2021
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Candidates are required to answer all application questions.
Qualified candidates will be invited to take a written test.
The CWH Next Generation Firefighter/EMT Study Guide may be ordered online at the candidate's expense - Shop | Industrial/Organizational Solutions
Candidates will be required to pass a written exam, a physical fitness ability test; attend a candidate panel interview; complete a full background investigation to include a polygraph test, and an occupational health physical.
A minimum of three reference letters are required at the time of interview, along with any fire or EMT certifications.
Candidates will be required to provide a copy of their diploma/degree to Human Resources; have a County background check; a DMV license check; and pass an NFPA firefighter physical.
Salary : $61,500
