Firefighter/Paramedic

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responds to fire and medical emergencies within the Township. Trains and maintains firefighting, medical, and other skills.  Participates in community events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Responds to medical emergencies. Assesses, treats, stabilizes, and transports patients
• Responds to fire suppression emergencies.
• Responds to non-emergent calls, such as performing smoke/carbon monoxide/Knox Box installation, paramedicine runs, or assisting physically disabled citizens.
• Performs station duties, cleans and maintains all equipment and groups.
• Responds to a variety of other call types, such as hazardous material incidents, technical rescues, downed wires, water rescues, and vehicle extrication.
• Continues own training, takes continuing education classes, and adopts the usage of new techniques and technologies.
• Performs community outreach.
• Writes reports and maintains records.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or 2 Years of College from an accredited college with major course work in Fire Science or related field
• No experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Licenses or Certifications

Michigan Firefighter I and II certification, State of Michigan Paramedic license, Hazmat Operations Level certification, Hazardous Material Technician, ALCS, PALS, Candidate Physical Agility Test, National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications, Pump Apparatus Operator certification, Emergency Vehicle Driving certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Michigan , Confined Space Operations, , Confined Space Awareness, Trench Rescue Awareness, Collapse Rescue Awareness, Rope Rescue.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of modern firefighting
• Laws, rules, and regulations relating to fire control, care of the sick and injured, and hazardous material response and management (MiOSHA laws, NFPA standards)
• Relevant Bloomfield Township policies and procedures

Skill in:

• Use of fire suppression apparatus, tools, and equipment
• Use of relevant computer software as necessary

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Direct and apply technical knowledge in both training and high-stress situations
• Manage emergency incidents using the National Incident Management System
• Manage time effectively and multitask

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Seldom or Never

Sometimes or Occasionally

Frequently or Often

Office or similar indoor environment

X

Outdoor environment

X

Street environment (near moving traffic)

X

Construction site

X

Confined space

X

Vehicle

X

Warehouse environment

X

Shop environment

X

Exposures

Seldom or Never

Sometimes or Occasionally

Frequently or Often

Individuals who are rude or irate

X

Individuals with known violent backgrounds

X

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

X

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

X

Communicable diseases

X

Moving mechanical parts

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

X

Loud noises (85+ decibels)

X

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.