Firefighter Medic I

Firefighter Paramedic I

The Firefighter Paramedic I is responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires and providing care, treatment, and transportation for medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting while providing said emergency medical care up to the advanced life support level as approved by the Hernando County Common Medical Protocols. Medical Care at Fire / Rescue related scenes.

Examples of Duties

Provides ALS patient care pursuant to the current HCFR EMS protocols and performs all needed BLS and ALS procedures set forth within the EMS protocols.

As necessary, retains secure control over and administers narcotics and other controlled medications pursuant to HCFR policy.

Assists in training of newly certified and student EMT's and Paramedics, when assigned.

Operates and maintains all types of apparatus and equipment used in fire / rescue activities.

Responds to all alarms that are assigned by the dispatch center.

Conducts pre-fire planning and enforcing of burn laws.

Repeated climbing as well as normal driving skills. Must be able to drive one handed while using the other hand to operate radio, sirens, and air horns.

Connects and pulls charged fire hoses weighing more than 100 lbs. using entire body strength.

Writes fire and medical incident reports in a concise and professional manner.

Enters burning buildings for rescue or extinguishment activities, wearing protective breathing apparatus (approx. 40 lbs.).

Climbs ladders carrying heavy tools, equipment weighing more than 60 lbs. and descending ladders carrying rescued victims using entire body strength. Ability to be positioned on the ladder for an extended period directing hose streams.

Performs vehicle extrication including use of such equipment as hydraulic rescue spreader and cutting tools weighing approx. 60 lbs. and other hydraulic tools requiring a high degree of manual dexterity and upper body strength.

Provides exemplary patient care, protocol, and policy compliance, and displays exceptional role model behavior towards all personnel and citizens.

Stays informed on rescue related activities, supplies, and facilities in the department.

Stays informed of new equipment and methods.

Prepares and submits various reports as assigned by supervisor or other management staff.

Performs lifting of patients of various size and weights from various heights and positions to stretcher, to medic unit and to hospital bed.

Routinely testifies in court reference to his / her actions at fire, medical or vehicle crash sites.

Performs cleaning and maintaining of fire engines, rescue units, fire stations and equipment and fire hydrants.

Performs other non-emergency, maintenance, and clerical duties during shift.

Performs other related duties as assigned by a supervisor or other management staff.

The nature of the job requires the employee to be versatile and proficient in all areas of firefighting, rescue, pre-hospital medicine and training regardless of the current job assignment since a change of roles can happen at any moment and time, depending upon the emergency.

Maintain compliance with the County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

May be required to testify in court, regarding his / her actions at training, fire, medical or vehicle accident sites.

Attendance in accordance with HCFR Admin #127 & #135.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Two (2) years working with a paid or part-paid fire department or has attended Firefighter I, II and Paramedic courses within the past 3 years. Current employees must have one (1) year of working as a Firefighter EMT I for Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain a clean police record and meet other requirements as further defined in Florida State Statute 633 and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64J, Emergency Medical Services.
• Obtain and maintain CJIS Clearance, for CAD access.
• Via the department's paramedic Internship program, receive and maintain the HCFES Medical Director's authorization to function as a Paramedic.
• Ability to complete post offer / pre-employment and annual physical examination as required per NFPA 1582.
• This position is subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine.

Licenses and Certifications

Required Competencies

Supplemental Information

Equipment Used

Essential Physical Skills

Environmental Conditions