FIREFIGHTER (*Salary Includes Required Certification Pay)

About This Role

General Description
Under supervision, performs fire suppression duties and provides emergency medical treatment on assigned shift. Performs duties in accordance with all established policies, procedures and medical protocol.
Essential Functions

Performs fire suppression duties including operating related fire equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks in an effort to protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance.
Responds to emergency medical calls, providing EMT and basic life support treatment to patients. Obtains patient medical history if possible; assesses physical condition of patients and assists in making decisions regarding proper courses of action.
Performs such duties as CPR, splint application, wound treatment, control of bleeding, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, oxygen administration and sterile suctioning. Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary.
Maintains radio communications with…

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