Firefighter/Paramedic

This position responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service to protect the life and property of citizens within the community. This position performs routine maintenance of the stations and grounds and also maintains equipment and apparatus for constant readiness.

1. Responds to calls or reports of actual, possible, or potential fire occurrences, fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents, explosions, uncontained hazardous/volatile/chemical contamination, or other property or life-threatening emergency conditions to suppress, control, remove, contain, or otherwise mitigate the situation; searches for and rescues victims; performs or supports the performance of various types of technical rescue operations. 

2. Responds to all fire and emergency medical calls and renders immediate, effective and appropriate medical treatment in accordance with the department’s medical protocols. 

3. Provides emergency and non-emergency incident responses such as public assistance and other service calls which include assistance to physically impaired, evaluation and minor repairs to fire and smoke detection equipment, assistance with pest removal. 

4. Maintains patient information in accordance with the City’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. 

5. Drives and operates a fire apparatus in emergency situations, if trained. 

6. Cleans, repairs and maintains station quarters and grounds. 

7. Performs routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and cleaning on fire apparatus to ensure emergency readiness. 

8. Cleans and maintains ambulance, medical supplies, drugs and medical equipment in accordance with guidelines and procedures. 

9. Participates in drills and training sessions, or activities essential to maintaining a constant state of readiness and competency for all types of potential incidents. 

10. Conducts public education training programs such as extinguisher usage, helmet and seatbelt usage, senior and child home safety concerns, child safety seat installation, general health and wellness issues and community awareness activities. 

11. Assists with fire cause determination activities. 

12. Performs data entry and incident reports as assigned. 

 13. Conducts site visits to commercial and multiple dwelling occupancies within the City to maintain familiarity, evaluate potential code compliance and safety concerns, and assist the Fire Department with updating pre-fire planning information. 

14. Inspects and tests fire hydrants and records flow information for Fire Department use. 

15. Other duties as assigned

? High School Diploma/equivalent.

 ? Current Paramedic licensure in the State of Missouri.

 ? Current Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certification.

 ? Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license. Emergency Vehicle Driver’s certification preferred.

 ? Must successfully pass Pre-employment and Post-Offer Testing, including a background investigation and drug screen. Failure to pass these will result in the employment offer being revoked.