Firefighter Paramedic 80 - Emergency Medical Services

FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

JOB TITLE: FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC DEPARTMENT: FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED. Must have current State of Georgia Paramedic License or be currently registered with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license and/or Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate level/endorsement(s). Must meet all requirements and certifications. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be a US Citizen or possess resident status. Must obtain and maintain additional certifications, such as State of Georgia Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and any others specific to assignment within eighteen (18) months of employment.

NATURE OF WORK:

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical and specialized work functions associated with preparing for and responding to fire, rescue, and disaster emergency calls, with protecting life and property, with supporting fire safety, prevention and equipment maintenance tasks, and with providing advanced emergency medical treatment activities.

SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Enforces all County Fire codes, ordinances as well as fire laws and regulations of the state in order to protect life and property; complies with all rules, orders, and instructions issued by superior officer. Drives emergency and/or other fire vehicles to transport emergency/fire personnel and equipment to/from incident scene as necessary from any station.

Responds to emergency calls involving fires, hazardous materials, and vehicle accidents with a company; evaluates scene upon arrival; may direct traffic and control crowds. Provides control of fire situation including suppression and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, search and rescue of victims, salvage and overhaul. Locates water source; lays and connects hose, acts as nozzle or backup person in the direction of water streams, uses chemical fire extinguishers, and raises and climbs ladders.

Performs other related duties as required. Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying pushing and/or pulling and the completion of the Combat Challenge. The Combat Challenge consists of five (5) timed events that must be completed without stopping: ! Event (1) - Stair Climb - the employee will carry a 42 pound high-rise pack up a six (6) story tower; ! Event (2) - Hose Hoist - the employee will, with the assistance of a 5/8' Kern-mantle rope, hoist a 45 pound donut roll to the top of the tower and over the rail; ! Event (3) - Forcible Entry - next the employee will descend the tower touching every steps and using a 9 pound shot mallet to move a 160 pound beam five (5) feet on the Keiser Forcible Entry simulator; ! Event (4) - Hose Advance - the employee will then walk or run the 140 foot zigzag course, pick up the nozzle of a charged 1 3/4 hose line, and advance it 75 feet through the hinged doors; and opening the nozzle knock down the target; ! Event (5) - Victim Rescue - finally move to the victim rescue station and pick up the 175 pounds Rescue Randy and drag him 100 feet to the finish line.

The clock stops when the employee and the mannequin have both crossed the finished line. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Selection will be made from a register of eligible applicants that may be established by education, work experience, test score, personal interview, credit check, criminal history, driving history (copy of driver's license may be required), drug screen, and/or physical examination.

TO APPLY:

Applications may be submitted on-line at our County Website until the position is filled.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 3279

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Grade : GRADE 23

Posting Start : 07/09/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $62,225.45