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Paramedic Firefighter/ Paramedic Firefighter Recruit

City of Fountain · Fountain, CO

Paramedic Firefighter/ Paramedic Firefighter Recruit at City of Fountain in Fountain, CO. A first responder job listing aggregated on RESPONDin.

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Job Summary Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations and conducts patient care to include Advanced Life Support. May be assigned to an ambulance or fire engine. Conducts technical functions related to fire protection and suppression of all fires, rescue, EMS, and Hazmat, including responding to emergency situations. Performs daily inspections of all equipment, apparatus and firehouses to insure mission readiness. Provides fire protection and suppression, hazmat, rescue services and EMS services to people and animals, and serves the public in those capacities. Paramedic Firefighter Recruit $67,620.92 Per Year The purpose of this position is developing a trained Paramedic to learn the Firefighter job: to provide fire protection and suppression, hazmat, rescue services and EMS services to people and animals, and serve the public in those capacities. Paramedic Firefighter $87,071.56 Per Year The purpose of this position is to provide fire protection and suppression, hazmat, rescue services and EMS services to people and animals, and serve the public in those capacities. Duties and Responsibilities Maintains and supports a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization as a whole, fully embracing the cultural and values statements espoused by the City. Responds to all fire/rescue (animal and people), hazmat or medical calls and emergencies and provides care, direction or support as necessary in the particular area as dictated by his/her shift job; may be the sole respondent in some cases and may be required to coordinate volunteers or other agencies/departments at sites; responds and mitigates non-emergency situations. Conducts basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment ensuring access via communications equipment and responsive/readiness of emergency vehicles; ensures all medical supplies are stocked and ready on the assigned vehicle. Conducts maintenance of fire facilities, including custodial duties such as cleaning, repairing and related tasks. Assists in fire prevention activities, including performing facility inspections, providing educational materials or programs for citizens, businesses, schools, day care facilities and organized groups. Attends and provides formal recruit training on fire department issues, procedures, and programs for volunteer staff. May oversee EMS functions for the City, including responding to calls and assisting with developing and implementing procedures. Conducts all the duties of and responsibilities of a Firefighter and a Paramedic, and may act as the Supervisor at the firehouse or on scenes. Attends administrative meeting and departmental representatives as requested. Required to work 48-hour shifts at fire stations on station duty or on ambulance crew. Attends annual trainings to ensure all required certifications are current and maintained. Loss of required certifications may result in termination. Conducts patient care, identifies diagnostic signs and symptoms, may seek technical guidance of an emergency room physician prior to rendering treatment, and administers emergency care as determined necessary. Completes reports of emergency medical responses and patient care. Requests the purchase of medical supplies and equipment within departmental guidelines. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens and co-workers. Answers telephone, responds to citizen questions, and provides information as necessary. Conducts other duties and special projects as requested by superior. Supervisor Duties This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment While the majority of this position’s duties are performed inside, the incumbent will frequently spend time in the out-of-doors environment, in other premises, and/or in a vehicle responding to emergencies. This position may occasionally be subjected to situations of extreme heat or cold, and/or wet/humid conditions with or without temperature change on a substan