FIRE FIGHTER PARAMEDIC

Suppresses fires, preserves life and property from the elements of disaster and renders medical care to sick and injured

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)

• Participates in fire company activities including fire suppression, rescue, public assistance, fire investigation, fire prevention, pre-fire planning, fire company training, public education, and routine maintenance of apparatus, equipment and fire department facilities
• Performs rescues, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, medical aid and any other duties related to the preservation of life and property
• Maintains basic knowledge of the duties of other personnel in the station
• Performs duties of Acting Officer-In Charge when directed and if qualified
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in data and information necessary to perform duties
• Inspects and tests ambulance equipment
• Completes appropriate medical reports
• Maintains currency of all necessary certifications as required
• Provides patient care and transportation of patients to appropriate medical facilities as needed
• Performs other duties as directed by the Fire Captain

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• State of California Paramedic license in good standing
• Successful completion of standard internal firefighter written test
• San Diego County Paramedic accreditation in good standing
• In-house Physical Abilities Test, CPAT, or Biddle Certificate
• CA Driver’s License in good standing
• BLS CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Cards

Desirable:

• Hazmat FRO
• 1 year paramedic experience
• Firefighter exempt Ca Driver’s License in good standing
• State Firefighter I Certification
• Firefighter experience

Essential:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to pass annual BIA Pack Test to include donning a 45 pound hose pack (or equivalent) and walking a total of three (3) miles in 45 minutes or less
• Ability to effectively communicate with department personnel
• Ability to execute operational and procedural changes
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignments
• Ability to complete forms, documents and written reports
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Working knowledge of word processing programs
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to show up to work on time

Desirable:

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: None