What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Fire Fighter/EMS Provider position at Town of Hanover, NH?
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This position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous material, and rescue activities. Incumbent may be designated as Firefighter/EMT-Advanced or Firefighter/Paramedic depending on certification, with preference to Paramedic certification.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility.Responds to hazardous materials response and mitigation incidents.Responds to natural and man-made disasters; participates in emergency response activities.Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.Drives and operates firefighting and EMS vehicles, apparatus and equipment as assigned.Participates in and assists with training sessions.Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.Maintains and adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.Cleans and disinfects assigned vehicles after each use.Performs fire prevention inspections and related activities as assigned.Performs pre-fire incident planning.Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes.Provides tours of the fire station.Issues burn permits.Assists in the installation and maintenance of the municipal alarm system.Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.Performs the duties of the Fire Captain in his or her absence as assigned.Performs related duties.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue/EMS work.Knowledge of emergency medical principles and applications.Knowledge of Firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the fire department.Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.Knowledge of building construction and related codes, fire-ground hydraulics and the location of hazardous occupancies in the municipality.Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.Knowledge of universal precautions relating to infection control.Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry.Knowledge of hazardous materials.Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.Skill in extrication techniques.Skill in patient assessment.Skill in the use of a computer.Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.Skill in interpersonal relations.Skill in oral and written communication.
This position performs fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous material, and rescue activities. Incumbent may be designated as Firefighter/EMT-Advanced or Firefighter/Paramedic depending on certification, with preference to Paramedic certification.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the appropriate medical facility.Responds to hazardous materials response and mitigation incidents.Responds to natural and man-made disasters; participates in emergency response activities.Completes required reports detailing fire and medical incident responses.Drives and operates firefighting and EMS vehicles, apparatus and equipment as assigned.Participates in and assists with training sessions.Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.Maintains and adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular inspections.Cleans and disinfects assigned vehicles after each use.Performs fire prevention inspections and related activities as assigned.Performs pre-fire incident planning.Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes.Provides tours of the fire station.Issues burn permits.Assists in the installation and maintenance of the municipal alarm system.Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.Performs the duties of the Fire Captain in his or her absence as assigned.Performs related duties.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue/EMS work.Knowledge of emergency medical principles and applications.Knowledge of Firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the fire department.Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.Knowledge of building construction and related codes, fire-ground hydraulics and the location of hazardous occupancies in the municipality.Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.Knowledge of universal precautions relating to infection control.Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.Knowledge of algebra, pharmacology, and chemistry.Knowledge of hazardous materials.Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment, including motor vehicles.Skill in extrication techniques.Skill in patient assessment.Skill in the use of a computer.Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.Skill in interpersonal relations.Skill in oral and written communication.
