Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. At all times, must possess a valid, Virginia drivers license and have an acceptable driving record. Must currently hold and maintain certification or equivalent in the following:ø Basic Cardiac Life Support (Health Care Provider CPR)ø Virginia Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic (EMT-P)ø Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)ø Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent ø Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800ø Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter IIø Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Materials Operationsø Virginia Department of Fire Programs Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) III øWithin 12 months in assigned position, the following certifications must be attained and maintained throughout employment: ø Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent øWithin 18 Months in assigned position, the following certifications must be attained and maintained throughout employment:øVirginia Department of Fire Programs Basic Pump Operator, Rural Water Supply; or NFPA 1002 Driver Pump Operator
Job Description
Performs responsible technical and protective service work in the field of fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services and associated emergency services. Upon entry, the incumbent uses knowledge and skills acquired through required certifications and training to become competent in performing work involving a variety of duties including emergency response, fire suppression, rescue, emergency life support, salvage, fire prevention, and related duties as assigned. Work involves considerable personal hazard. Initially, work is performed under close supervision, but as incumbents gain experience, work is performed under regular supervision, requiring discretion in deciding what needs to be done in accordance with standard procedures and guidelines. Work is evaluated through observation, reports, and conferences. The duties/responsibilities of the Firefighter-Paramedic are distinguished from those of the Firefighter-EMT in that the Firefighter-Paramedic position is certified in the more advanced life support operations and serves in a lead capacity at the scene of EMS incidents. This position normally works 24-hour shifts.
Additional Information
Performs responsible technical and protective service work in the field of fire suppression, prevention, emergency medical services and associated emergency services. Upon entry, the incumbent uses knowledge and skills acquired through required certifications and training to become competent in performing work involving a variety of duties including emergency response, fire suppression, rescue, emergency life support, salvage, fire prevention, and related duties as assigned. Work involves considerable personal hazard. Initially, work is performed under close supervision, but as incumbents gain experience, work is performed under regular supervision, requiring discretion in deciding what needs to be done in accordance with standard procedures and guidelines. Work is evaluated through observation, reports, and conferences. The duties/responsibilities of the Firefighter-Paramedic are distinguished from those of the Firefighter-EMT in that the Firefighter-Paramedic position is certified in the more advanced life support operations and serves in a lead capacity at the scene of EMS incidents. This position normally works 24-hour shifts.
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