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Job description
Firefighter/ParamedicUnder general supervision, performs fire suppression/fire prevention duties; assesses, treats acutely ill and injured citizens; performs rescue procedures, operates emergency fire apparatus and emergency medical equipment; performs fire inspections and prevention programs; participates in Fire/EMS training, station and equipment maintenance; and performs related work as required.Performs and may lead fire suppression duties; deploys fire hose for suppression and water supply; enters fired building, locating, and extinguishing fire; searches for and rescues fire victims. Performs and leads salvage operations; raises and places ladder to preserve property; overhauls fire scene to prevent rekindle. May assist in determining origin and cause of fire; preserves fire scene for investigation. Operates and maintains fire apparatus including pumpers, aerial ladders and ambulances. Performs fire prevention inspections, pre-fire plans on commercial/public facilities; fire prevention educational programs; participates in on-going continuing education programs. Performs emergency medical duties; evaluates sick and injured persons; performs basic, and if certified, advanced pre-hospital care; operates technical medical monitoring equipment; stabilizes and lifts patients; calculates drug dosages; completes evaluation and treatment forms.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens or employees of organization. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to assess, plan, organize, and execute essential job functions without a need for constant supervision; ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of rules and regulations of the department and other authorities; ability to cooperate with fellow employees and general public, ability to communicate and interpret information of highly technical medical nature to patients and health professionals; ability to understand written and oral instructions; ability to exhibit emotional stability and courage in performing potentially dangerous duties under stress; must be of good moral character with ability to distinguish and disseminate sensitive information, must be free of any communicable disease while in a contagious stage; must become knowledgeable of geography of the City of Forest Park, locations and status of water supply system, and fire suppression systems. Performs equipment inspection, preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment, minor repairs to equipment, vehicles and facilities. May be required to assist in or conduct public education programs in Fire or EMS related subjects, completes records and reports. In addition to these duties, the Firefighter/Paramedic is required to participate in company-level fire safety inspections. May be assigned responsibility for a project or Area of Responsibility (AOR). In this event, the Firefighter/Paramedic will be required to plan and implement said project.Highschool graduate/GED, valid driver's license, good driving record and able to be insured by the City's insurance carrier, State of Ohio Certification as a Firefighter II and Paramedic. Applicants must be able to pass a background check, polygraph, and physical examination requirements.Part-time Fire employees are eligible to receive one week of paid vacation after working at least 1080 hours in the prior year.
Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45252, US
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