Job description

JOB
Eligible for Sign On Bonus!3 years + prior experience with a career Fire-EMS agencyMust pass criminal background & psychological testingValid VA Office of EMS Cert or ability to gain within VA (EMT,AEMT, EMT Intermediate)See Job Description for more requirements

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to fire, emergency medical, and hazardous situations; performs and participates in technical rescues including stabilizing, extrication, high angle, confined space, trench rescue, wilderness rescue, search and rescue, swift water rescue, and hazardous materials operations.Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, and first response in emergency situations.Provides basic life support services; performs detailed subjective and objective patient assessments within established protocols, stabilization, and treatment; coordinates emergency care procedures with physician.Assists in maintaining fire apparatus, ambulances, and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds; ensures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and maintained in a safe and efficient operational condition; inspects, cleans, and maintains fire hose, pumps, hydrants, and related equipment.Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.Conducts station tours and fire prevention demonstrations to the public.Participates on special teams as qualified and assigned.Participates in the Roanoke Valley Regional Fire Academy for recruits and physical agility testing.Responds to mutual aid calls in Roanoke County and Roanoke City for Fire/EMS.Takes inventory and stocks equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Graduation from a recognized Fire Academy is required.Possession of Firefighter I and II, Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, and Hazardous Materials Operation certifications Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course), Introduction to Technical Rescue Module I and II, and Vehicle Extrication Awareness and Operations training.May require possession of, or ability to obtain, specific licenses and/or certifications depending on departmental assignment.Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position.Obtain a Virginia commercial driver's license permit, Class B or above, with airbrake endorsement Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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