Firefighter​/EMT-P - Rolling​/Testing

Full-Time Firefighter/EMT-P - Rolling Application/Testing

Full-Time
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Applications are saved and reviewed for applicable openings for 1 year.

The principal responsibility of an employee in this class is to provide emergency firefighting, rescue, and paramedic-level emergency medical services and pre-hospital care by performing physician-directed and pre-authorized treatment to residents of the community requiring pre-hospital and ambulance service. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining required equipment and supplies, as well as performing any required firefighting duties to the level of his/her certification.

• Emergency medical care (to the level of Paramedic)
• Modern firefighting methods (including fire suppression and rescue practices)
• Local codes related to emergencies, city ordinances, and state statutes

Firefighter/Paramedic possesses strong communication skills (both orally and in writing), enabling him/her to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public. This position also necessitates the ability to read and interpret manuals, policies, and other documents, as well as operate fire suppression equipment and medical equipment.

Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Be familiar with policies and procedures, effectively convey instructions accordingly to all personnel under his/her supervision and ensure proper execution of those policies and procedures.
• Perform physician-authorized and individually initiated emergency patient care to the paramedic level of certification and the extent authorized by adopted protocols and department policies and procedures in managing medical or trauma-related ALS or BLS emergencies including (but not limited to) CPR, cardiac monitoring, cardiac electrical intervention, airway procedures, and the administration of drugs and intravenous fluids.
• Perform any required firefighting duties to the level of his/her certification (including fire suppression, fire inspections, and rescue activities.)
• Examine buildings and conduct research to determine fire prevention techniques.
• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of Fire/EMS facilities and equipment.

Maintain current Fire/EMS certification as deemed by the State of Ohio and/or the Medical Control Board.

The North Canton Fire Department performs fire and life safety inspection services in part through the Fire Company Inspection Program (FCIP.) The purpose of the program is to increase the current level of service and accomplish inspections of all commercial occupancies annually. In this capacity, Firefighter/Paramedics become familiarized with city-wide commercial business layouts (pre-plan)—a great benefit when real emergencies occur.

The general application requirements are as follows:
1. Citizen of the United States. 2. Be at least 18 years of age. 3. Be a High school graduate or hold a GED. 4. Hold a valid US driver’s license.
5. Ohio EMT-P Certification or proof of enrollment in class to be completed prior to hiring.
6. Ohio Firefighter II Certification or proof of enrollment in class to be completed prior to hiring.

Please apply for this position through the online application here. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants may be eligible for additional credit on Civil Service exams by providing proof of active military service or higher education. See North Canton Civil Service Rules and Regulations Section 5.06 for details.

Applications are saved and reviewed for applicable openings for 1 year.

Category:
Full-Time
Status:
Open
Civil Service Exam Required
Salary:
Pursuant to Union Contract
Posted:
May 6, 2022 8:00 AM
Closing:
Open Until Filled

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