Reserve Firefighter EMT Job Mesquite area,Nevada USA,Healthcare

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 job functions

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.

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, ventilation equipment, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, and emergency medical equipment.

Operate all types of BLS emergency medical equipment utilized by Mesquite Fire & Rescue Department.

Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants.

Respond to emergency medical incidents; analyze patient needs and administer emergency medical care until relieved by proper medical personnel.

Transports sick and injured individuals from incident scene to the appropriate hospital when deemed medically necessary and provides appropriate medical care during transport.

Preserve evidence at fire scenes

Participate in fire station maintenance and housekeeping.

Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills, and confined spaces.

Attend special instruction in firefighting and emergency medical techniques; perform drills with other staff; become familiar with city layout, established response routes and hydrant system.

Participate in school drills, provide public information on fire prevention, first aid, CPR and career opportunities.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Protect Confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.

Materials and Equipment Used

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

Qualifications

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.

Knowledge

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.

Skills

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

Abilities

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…


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language