Firefighter/EMT

Job Title:Firefighter/EMT Department Name:FireDepartment Code: 25Location:Fire DepartmentReports To:Lieutenant/ParamedicSupervisory:NoEmployment Type:Full-TimeTravel Required:NoStarting Salary Range:$48,268.58-$52,247.46Classification: Non-Exempt? 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

NATURE OF WORK

Firefighter/EMT as licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health as having successfully completed an approved course of instruction and is in substantial compliance with all additional requirements, may render emergency medical care to the sick and injured at the scene of an emergency and during transport to a hospital until such time as patient care responsibility can be assumed by hospital personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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General

• Typical duties are defined by the Alabama Public Health Department.  See licensure description for EMT.  

https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ems/assets/emsp.licensure.requirements.pdf

• Alabama Firefighter I/II as defined by the Alabama Fire College.

                https://www.alabamafirecollege.org/course/fire-fighter-i-ii/

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Training and experience equivalent to: 

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet minimum physical fitness standards.
• Must have successfully completed an EMT Course and be licensed by the State of Alabama.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license with the ability to be insured by the city’s liability insurance carrier.
• Must have successfully completed Alabama Firefighter I/II course.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.     This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.     Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. _ _