Firefighter/Medic

Job Details

Job Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $19.50 HourlyJob Shift: 24 Hour Shift

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DESCRIPTION

• The purpose of this classification is to administer appropriate emergency medical treatment to victims of accidents and other life-threatening situations, assist with firefighting tasks, maintain emergency medical equipment and vehicles, and assist with emergency medical training and certification programs.

Examples of Duties

• The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Performs basic life rescue duties: administers basic first aid, CPR, and medical treatment; or stabilizes victims who are dealing traumatic medical issues: and may respond to airway management, cardiac emergencies, allergic reactions, altered medical status, cerebral vascular accidents, or various medical traumas.
• Provides advanced emergency medical care to injured and sick persons: conducts physical examination of patients; obtains medical histories; identifies and evaluates various mechanisms of injury; formulates treatment plans; and extricates, stabilizes, and transports patients.
• Communicates with medical personnel at emergency treatment facility: obtains instructions regarding further treatment and arrange for reception of patients at treatment facility; administers medication to victims on-site and in transit to medical facility if necessary and as approved by the medical director and/or doctor; and performs proper techniques associated with moving patients between incident site, stretcher, ambulance, and treatment facility bed.
• Maintains a state of constant readiness and preparation for emergency response: checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on emergency vehicles; assists in preparing for subsequent emergencies, such as cleaning and testing vehicles, medical equipment, tools and apparatus; ensures that emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational; orders supplies and medication as necessary; and performs basic maintenance duties as well as completing station and vehicle checklists.
• Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations: may serve as a driver and/or pumper operator; responds to instructions from dispatcher; contacts appropriate related agencies as needed; connects fire hoses to hydrants and lays hose from the fire engine to the fire scene; performs basic firefighting duties by operating fire apparatus and equipment.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to emergency medical care and firefighting; maintains and awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; attends shift meetings, training and certification classes, workshops and seminars as appropriate; and ensures completion of required annual certification hours.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compil