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07/23/2014

Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic (EMT-P)

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

• POSITION DESCRIPTION (5/04/01)
  
  Position: Firefighter/ EMT/Paramedic (EMT-P)
  
  Reports To: Lieutenant or Assistant Chief (Station Officer)
  
  Group/Department: Fire and Emergency Services
  
  Work Location: Fire Stations and Locations throughout the City
  
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  Position Summary:
  
  Firefighters are responsible for the protection of lives and preservation of property, through the delivery of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), fire prevention and other related services.
  
  Job Dimensions:
  
  The Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services suppression forces are comprised of three (3) eleven person crews that work every third day. The City has a main fire station (Fire Station #1) located in the downtown area and a second fire station located near the City's main commercial area, interstate highway, and industries. The Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic is primarily responsible for responding to emergency calls for medical services, fire suppression, hazardous materials, river rescue, trench rescue, etc. on a variety fire and emergency apparatus. Calls to the department for fire and emergency services exceed 3,000 per year.
  
  Nature and Scope:
  
  The Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic position is located in the Fire Group, Operations Division. This division consist of 27 Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic's, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Assistant Chiefs. Firefighters report to the Lieutenant or Assistant Chief serving as shift commander. Senior Firefighter/ EMT/Paramedic's may serve as supervisors when there is no officer on duty or at the scene of an emergency incident. Firefighter/EMT's with Paramedic Certification may also assume supervisory responsibilities at EMS calls. During routine station duties and some emergency situations the incumbent may have to work with little or no direct supervision.
  
  The Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic works closely with the Police Department in responding to emergency calls. The incumbent will often work with hospital emergency room staff and other local emergency service organizations.
  
  
  The major responsibilities of Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic's include:
  
  
• Rescuing endangered occupants from burning buildings, extinguishing fires, preventing fire spread and preserving property through fire attack, salvage, ventilation and overhaul techniques.
• Hazardous materials mitigation, within the scope of their training.
• Fast water rescue operations using specialized techniques and equipment to remove victims from swift moving current, within the scope of their training
• Daily inspection, maintenance and cleaning of department apparatus and equipment.
• Trench rescue operations, which utilize specialized rescue techniques and equipment to remove victims from excavation, site cave ins.
• Delivering of Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support medical services.
• Extrication operations which utilize special rescue techniques and equipment to remove victims trapped in industrial and farm equipment, automobile accidents, confined spaces and other situations.
• Continuous in service and advanced training to maintain and upgrade skills and proficiency for service delivery.
• Assisting the Fire Prevention Bureau in inspections, tests and educational programs. Conduct public tours of the Fire and Emergency Services Department facilities.
• Conducting pre-planed fire inspections to familiarize members with the various commercial, institutional and industrial facilities and operations within our fire district.
• Daily cleaning and maintenance of fire station facilities.
• Rope rescue operations, which utilize specialized rescue techniques and equipment to remove victims above or below grade, within the scope of their training.
  
  Major Challenges:
  
  
• Communicating with individuals from a wide range of educational, social and economic backgrounds that may be emotionally distraught.
• Mentally and physically work in an environment that deals with disease, trauma, and death of adults and children.
• Going from routine assignments to full physical activity at an emergency scene.
  
  Other Requirements:
  
  
•  Ability to operate fire pumps, aerial devices, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
• The ability to drive emergency vehicles.
• Must be able to work outdoors, year around, in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to generate and maintain accurate reports and preplan information.
• Physically able to perform work functions as established in the Physical Capabilities and Medical Examination.
• Ability to make life and death decisions in extremely short periods of time under emergency conditions.
• Working in a high-risk environment involving contagious diseases, as well as toxic and hazardous atmospheres.
• Subject to structural collapse, auto accidents, burns and other trauma resulting from emergency scene injuries.
• Making decisions while performing work functions that may result in life threatening situations for the individual and citizens.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  
• Successfully pass Civil Service Entrance Examination and selection process, which includes, interviews, background inquiries, physical examination, polygraph testing and psychological profile.
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age and no more than 31 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Have or be able to obtain a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Fire Fighter Level II and an EMT A certification.
• All new Firefighters hired after January 1, 1996, shall be required to obtain certification as a Paramedic within 36 months of the date of employment and shall be required to maintain this certification for a period of 15 years from the initial date of certification.
  
  
  

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