Firefighter/Paramedic

Definition

Under general supervision, the Firefighter / Paramedic performs the full range of fire suppression, fire-prevention, rescue, and emergency medical duties; drives and operates emergency apparatus, ambulances, and District vehicles; provides Advanced Life Support patient assessment, treatment, transport, and documentation within the scope of a California Paramedic license and El Dorado County accreditation; participates in training and public-relations activities and the maintenance of stations, equipment, and apparatus; and performs related duties as required. This is the entry-level sworn firefighting class for personnel licensed to provide Advanced Life Support care. Incumbents perform the full range of suppression and paramedic duties with the proficiency expected of fully qualified personnel. This class is distinguished from the Firefighter / EMT, who provides Basic Life Support care, and from the Fire Engineer, who is additionally responsible for the safe driving, positioning, and operation of fire apparatus and its pumping and hydraulic systems. Supervision Received:  ** Receives general supervision from a Fire Captain or designee. Supervision Exercised:  ** None. May provide functional or scene direction to recruits, Explorers, or volunteers as assigned. ## Essential Job Functions Fire Suppression & Rescue

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents to protect life, property, and the environment
• Contain, control, and extinguish fires; advance and operate hose lines and nozzles; perform forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul.
• Rescue persons endangered by fire, medical emergencies, or other hazardous conditions.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and specialized firefighting and rescue equipment safely and effectively. Emergency Medical Services

• Provide Advanced Life Support patient assessment, treatment, transport, and documentation within the scope of a California Paramedic license and El Dorado County accreditation.

• Observe and report vital signs and administer medical treatment at the scene and during transport.

• Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with District and County Emergency Services Authority guidelines and applicable laws and regulations. Training, Prevention & Maintenance

• Participate in drills, training programs, and fire-prevention and public-education activities.

• Assist in the maintenance and inspection of District apparatus, equipment, stations, and grounds; perform routine housekeeping.
• Maintain required certificates, licenses, and credentials and maintain physical condition adequate for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Participate in fire inspection, prevention, suppression, and EMS training; attend drills and classes; assist with public-education programs.
• Complete and maintain required records and reports; perform general maintenance and housekeeping of stations and grounds.

• Secure and maintain all required certifications and licenses; perform other related duties as required.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• Possession of a CSFM/SFT Firefighter I certificate or completion of a CSFM/SFT-accredited Firefighter I academy and a CoAEMSP-accredited paramedic program, desirable.

• Associate’s degree in fire technology, paramedicine, or a related field, desirable. Experience

• Experience as a firefighter and/or paramedic is desirable. Licenses & Certifications

• Valid California Class C Firefighter-Exempt Driver’s License or a California Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake, and Tank Endorsements, or out-of-state equivalent, or ability to obtain prior to obtain prior to appointment, required.

• Valid State of California Paramedic license or National Registry Paramedic certification, required.
• BLS/CPR certification, required.
• ACLS and PALS certification, required.
• PHTLS or ITLS certification, desirable.
• El Dorado County Paramedic accreditation, required prior to completion of probation
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC/CEVO), or ability to obtain within 90 days of appointment, required.
• SFT Firefighter I (CFSTES 2019 or equivalent), required.
• SFT Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator — Pump (Driver/Operator 1A/1B 2017 or equivalent), required prior to completion of probation.
• S130- Completed by end of probation
• S190- Completed by end of probation
• L180- Completed by end of probation
• Possession of a Class A uniform within six (6) months following completion of probation, required.
• Fire certifications should be IFSAC- and/or Pro Board–accredited where applicable and consistent with current California State Fire Training (CSFM/SFT) job-performance requirements and NFPA 1010 (formerly NFPA 1001/1002), or successor standards.
• NIMS/ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (or successor courses), required, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations (FRO) consistent with NFPA 470 (formerly NFPA 472), required, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or equivalent, desirable. Training & Continuing Education

• Maintain all required certifications, licenses, and continuing-education hours in good standing, including EMS continuing education required for recertification or re-licensure.

• Complete and maintain Cal/OSHA-mandated training applicable to fire service, including bloodborne pathogens (8 CCR 5193), respiratory protection and SCBA fit testing (8 CCR 5144), hazardous-materials refresher, and confined-space awareness.
• Complete District probationary, annual, and ongoing company-level training, drills, manipulative skills evaluations, and live-fire training consistent with NFPA 1403.
• Maintain CPR/AED and EMS skills competency in accordance with Local EMS Agency (LEMSA) policy.

• Maintain California paramedic continuing education and El Dorado County LEMSA accreditation, including any required base-hospital orientation and quality-improvement participation.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of fire suppression, rescue, and fire prevention.

• Advanced Life Support patient care within the paramedic scope of practice.
• Applicable federal, state, and county EMS laws and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Safe operation and maintenance of fire apparatus, tools, and equipment.
• Documentation, billing, and recordkeeping requirements.

• Applicable laws, codes, policies, and incident-command procedures. Ability to:

• Perform the full range of suppression and Advanced Life Support duties competently under stressful emergency conditions.

• Operate firefighting and EMS equipment safely and effectively.
• Read, interpret, and apply technical material, policies, and procedures.
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and act decisively under emergency conditions.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and complete documentation within required software platforms.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, allied agencies, and the public.
• Pass an annual physical performance requirement and perform duties requiring physical strength, endurance and agility.
• Maintain physical fitness appropriate to assigned duties.
• Work shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.