Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic

Firefighter / Paramedic

Carson City Fire Department is recruiting for Firefighter / Paramedics. Employees with the Carson City Fire Department are afforded a generous benefits package, including items such as NV PERS retirement, medical, dental, and life insurance, and paid time off as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Carson City Firefighters' Association, Local #2251. Pay Range : Hourly $26.5199 - $33.1197 Annual $77,225.96 - $96,444.77 SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE : Responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other calls to protect life and property; participates in fire prevention, training, and station and equipment maintenance activities; receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff; and exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned staff.

Examples of Duties :

• Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; operate pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders.
• Ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants.
• Respond to a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, gas system leaks and wildland and structural fires, search and rescue incidents.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
• Operate a variety of portable firefighting equipment including extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, aerial ladder equipment, emergency medical and other rescue equipment.
• Serves as paramedic responding to emergency medical incidents, analyzing and taking command of patient care, with full responsibility for the patient(s) until relieved by proper medical personnel.
• Administer medical aid at medical emergencies; applies techniques for the control of bleeding; and utilizes immobilization techniques to stabilize patient.
• Inspect building structures for compliance with fire codes; prepare reports; explain City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents; secure hazardous material scenes and identifies spilled chemicals and other materials posing danger to the public; participate in hazardous materials mitigation activities.
• Participate in fire drills and attends training sessions which include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Detect and preserve evidence at a fire scene and participates in determining fire origins and causes.
• Participate in station and vehicle maintenance work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.

Typical Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and Experience : Graduation from high school, GED or equivalent education. Successful completion of the Capital City Regional Fire Academy, located in Carson City, NV or an equivalent academy as determined by Carson City Fire Department. Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations : A valid Driver's License is required at time of application. Ability to obtain and maintain an Ambulance Attendant's License within one month of hire. Current CPR certification. Current Nevada State Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification. All required licenses and certifications must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications :

Please Note : All required licenses and certifications must be attached to your application at time of submittal. Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of : Firefighting and rescue techniques, methods and practices. Advanced emergency medical procedures and patient assessment techniques. Arithmetic computations and formulas. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Computer applications involving word processing, data entry and / or standard report generation. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often in situations which may be stressful. Skill in : Learning and applying firefighting techniques and procedures. Demonstrating physical aptitude at a level required by general firefighting activities. Thinking and acting quickly and effectively in emergencies. Operating and maintaining voice radio equipment. Understanding and following oral and written directions promptly and accurately. Understanding and acting in accordance with departmental policies, rules, and instructions. Performing heavy lifting and physical maneuvering. Evaluating patient's conditions and properly render emergency medical care including the administration of emergency medications. Preparing and composing reports and records on activities performed. Communicating effectively in oral and written forms. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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