Firefighter/Paramedic Or Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Hire, 24 Hour Shift/2912 Hours/Year

Under general supervision of a Company Officer or Senior Firefighter, responds to emergency scenes and performs firefighting and advanced life support emergency medical assistance duties.  An employee in this position is responsible to perform job duties in an accurate manner in order to protect the health and safety of the citizens and members of the Fire Department.

This is an IAFF, Local 3472 position.

Note regarding Starting Wage:  The general rule is that new employees to the bargaining unit enter at a Step 0 for the wage for the position. After evaluation by the City, new employees may be eligible for a higher Step if they meet the Lateral Hire requirements as follows:

• Possess certification at the Firefighter II level.

• Possess a valid State of Michigan Paramedic License

• Possess at least one (1) year (12 continuous months) of continuous full-time service as a Firefighter/Paramedic with another Fire department.

• Candidates who qualify for Lateral Hire will be required to successfully complete a four week department orientation program.

The information contained in this employment posting is a representative sample of functions performed in this job classification.  Specific essential functions are identified for position recruitment or other administrative procedures.

• Perform fire fighting activities including but not limited to, extinguishing fires, searching burning buildings, rescuing and assisting victims from emergency sites, driving fire apparatus, operating fire pumps and related equipment, laying hose, climbing ladders, and using Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

• Assess fires and other emergency situations; report conditions to others.

• Perform salvage operations such as evacuating water; removing debris and performing general clean up at the scene.

• Perform emergency medical activities including but not limited to, Advanced Life Support (ALS)  and treatment of medical and/or trauma adult and pediatric patients.

• Perform ALS medical procedures as required by the Oakland County Medical Authority protocols.

• Participate in training and maintain acceptable medical and fire fighting skill levels.

• Enter Fire and EMS data on computer.

• Participate in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other fire prevention programs.

• Maintain fire equipment, buildings and apparatus, including performing minor repairs to Department properties and clean and test equipment.

• Perform routine housekeeping duties at the fire station.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with others including City staff, hospital and other emergency personnel, and members of the public.

• Ensure and comply with safe working standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Michigan Firefighter Training Council Firefighter I and II with Hazardous Materials Operations.

• Current State of Michigan Licensure or National Registry certification as Paramedic.

• Current American Heart Association CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

• Valid Michigan Driver's license with satisfactory driving record including no more than four points on record.

• Satisfactory criminal history as determined by the City of Rochester Hills.

Candidates who do not meet the qualifications for Lateral Hire must have the following Required Minimum Qualifications in addition to the above:

• Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) card/certificate or Oakland Community College Fire Physical Agility Test (OPAT) card/certification (at the time of job offer) AND

• Satisfactory written test score on file with EMPCO, Inc. (http://www.emplco.net/).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Service

• Michigan Firefighter Training Council Emergency Vehicle Driver Training Certification

• One year experience as a Paramedic in a similar system.

• One year experience as a Firefighter in a similar system.

• Michigan Firefighter Training Council Incident Command Certification.

Important Note:

• Copies of Minimum and Desired Qualifications MUST be attached to the application.

• Applications without required documents attached will be considered incomplete and not accepted.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and lifting of persons or objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds, and moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access. Also requires physical mobility, dexterity, full range of motion and normal sensory abilities including vision, hearing, touch and smell. Operates emergency vehicles in all weather and lighting conditions required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions of this job classification.  While performing the functions of this job, the employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, fire, risk of electrical shock, hazardous materials and risk of vibration.  The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress requiring a full range of safety and other precautions.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Performance Test: City of Rochester Hills' skills assessment.

Oral Evaluation of Qualifications: To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note: The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Submit an on-line employment application available on the City's website at www.rochesterhills.org. This position will be posted until filled however, first consideration will be given to candidates who apply by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation for innovation and seek candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

It is the policy of the City of Rochester Hills to hire qualified individuals with limiting conditions in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Applicants having a limiting disability requiring some special accommodation to participate in the examination process, as described above, must notify the Human Resources Department of that fact at the time of application, or at least one week prior to test date. Questions relative to this matter should be referred to the Director of Human Resources.

Copies of Minimum and Desired Qualifications MUST be attached to the application.