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09/15/2015
Firefighter/Paramedic
Deer Park-Silverton Joint Fire District
The full-time Firefighter/Paramedic serves directly under a shift supervisor in the Deer Park-Silverton Joint Fire District as appointed by the Fire Board. In the absence of a shift supervisor, the full-time Firefighter/Paramedic may act in the capacity of shift supervisor.
Duties of the Firefighter/Paramedic:
•Control and extinguish fires
•Protect life and property
•Administer emergency medical services to any sick or injured person(s)
•Maintain all equipment assigned by the Fire District in a ready state for use on emergency and non-emergency details
•Maintain and care for the facilities and equipment of the Fire District
•Participate in promoting fire prevention and safety within the community, as well as engage in public relations with the public
•Prepare complete and accurate reports of all fire and emergency medical runs in both emergency and non-emergency situations
•Perform periodic inspection and maintenance of Fire District fire hydrants to ensure their readiness for use
•Perform periodic inspections of specified structures within the Fire District to identify and recommend corrective actions for potential life safety hazards
•Participate in training and instruction as required and assigned
•Conduct command functions at emergency scenes in the absence of a higher ranking fire officer Operational Requirements of the Firefighter/Paramedic
•Have a working knowledge of current firefighting techniques and equipment
•Have a working knowledge of EMS operations and standards
•Have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
•Have a comprehensive knowledge of the boundaries of the Fire District and the roadways located therein
•Have a comprehensive knowledge and ability to operate all Fire District apparatus
•Have the ability to work with the public with tact and courtesy
Complete job description and evaluation process can be found at www.dpsjfd.org. Interested candidates should submit a resume and completed Deer Park-Silverton application no later than 1:00 PM Friday October 23, 2015.
Applications are available at 7050 Blue Ash Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236 or www.dpsjfd.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
