What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter - Paramedic position at Pima Agency AK Chin Indian Community?
Job Description
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications :
The following certifications are required : AZ State IFSAC / ProBoard / DOD Firefighter I and II, Arizona State Certified Emergency Medical Paramedic level with appropriate CPR / ALS certifications, Hazardous Materials first responder Operations Level (AZ State / IFSAC / Proboard / DOD). Must be able to obtain Wildland Firefighter certification within one (1) year of hire. Must be able to lift and move up to 100 lbs. and be able to pass a medical examination and physical agility fitness examination. Must have a valid Arizona Class D Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete a background check.
Additional Requirements :
It will be the sole responsibility of the employee to maintain, keep current and track their own certification(s) including, but not limited to : EMCT, CPR, EMT-Defib, EMT-IV, etc.
Example of Duties :
- Performs a full range of fire suppression activities at the fire scene, including deploying and / or connecting hose, directing water streams, raising / climbing ladders, and utilizing equipment, such as pike poles, smoke ejectors, forcible entry tools and other emergency assistance equipment.
- Performs a variety of emergency medical pre-hospital activities at fire, accident, or other emergency scenes; administers emergency care at the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic level.
- Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and minor repair tasks necessary to keep the duty station and related equipment clean, stored properly, and fully functional.
- Performs training activities to maintain / improve fire suppression / emergency medical skills / physical conditioning.
- Checks personal fire suppression gear, protective clothing, and related equipment to ensure that it is clean and fully functional.
- Checks tools, equipment, supplies, and materials assigned to vehicles used to suppress fires / respond to emergency services calls to ensure that vehicles contain all required tools, equipment, supplies, and materials and that everything is clean and fully functional.
- Responds to non-emergency calls by performing public assistance, support of community activities, snake removals, bee swarm control, smoke detector maintenance, and other types of support.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Other Requirements :
