Reserve Firefighter Paramedic

Overview

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Definition:
Respond to emergency calls to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical assistance to the public. Conduct fire prevention inspections; perform general maintenance on fire apparatus, equipment, and facilities; engage in fire code enforcement and public education.

Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

• City vehicles
• General office equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Computers, electronic devices and related software
• Firefighting and EMS Apparatus and equipment pertinent to the area or certification of expertise

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactory perform the essential functions of this position.

• Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting and emergency rescue.
• Operation of Fire and EMS apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, facilities and their proper use.
• Southern Nevada Health District Emergency Medical Services protocols and standards.
• Familiar with the city's major cross streets and street numbering system.
• Operation and basic maintenance of small motors.
• Basic rescue techniques and procedures.
• Basic techniques for handling hazardous materials.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, City of Mesquite policies and procedures.

• Principles and practices of firefighting and rescue methods and procedures.
• Emergency medical assistance methods; hazards and safety precautions of the work.

• Work under strict discipline and follow orders.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude as required in the operation of firefighting.
• Demonstrate physical aptitude as required by essential functions.
• Read and understand technical materials, rules, regulations and procedures related to firefighting.
• Operate and perform basic service maintenance procedures on all fire fighting equipment, both manually operated and motorized.
• Learn to analyze emergency situations and quickly determine effective courses of action.
• Learn to identify various hazardous materials.
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations.
• Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Operate and maintain voice radio equipment.
• Work in adverse physical locations and conditions.
• Perform heavy lifting and maneuvering.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn and use computers and tablets, along with related computer programs and software applications.
• Meet the City's medical standard, including passing a bi-annual physical examination with an agency selected by the City.
• Maintain physical condition to perform essential duties.

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