Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician – Fireline (EMTF)

Company: The American Firefighter Company

Reports to: COO

Job Summary: American Fire Co. is seeking skilled and dedicated Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTF) to provide essential emergency medical services (EMS) on active firelines and other physically demanding assignments. This critical role supports the health and safety of personnel in remote and high-stress environments, often serving as the sole medical provider for extended periods.

The EMTF operates under the supervision of a physician medical director and collaborates with incident management teams to provide lifesaving care, ensure safe evacuations, and support fireline operations.

Job Duties:

Provide EMS services on firelines, in remote areas, and under challenging environmental conditions.
Operate under the direction of a physician medical director, ensuring all actions align with scope-of-practice guidelines and state licensure.
Maintain awareness of fireline operations and adhere to all safety protocols.
Use Incident Command System (ICS) terminology, organization, and command structure.
Follow established processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
Ensure basic understanding of multichannel Radio operation.
Use plain language and ICS Terminology
Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
Manage Risk
Ensure proper refurbishing and resupply of food, water and supplies for the ambulance.
Ensure cleanliness of the ambulance including removing trash.
Follow company standard operating procedures (SOPs), company behavior expectations and other company policies.

Training Requirements

Required EMS training and certifications for the state you are working in.
Obtain I-100, IS-700a, S-130, L-180, S-190 certifications prior to start of job.
CPR

Work Hours:

On-call June-October or when the season is complete.

Hours vary depending on assignment.

Qualifications / Skills:

Teamwork
Coordination
Organization
Time management
Equipment maintenance
Dependability

Requirements:

NREMT/State EMT
Ability to pass a work capacity pack test
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Ability to sit, stand, lift 50 pounds, bend, etc.
CPR

Preferred Requirements:

I-100, IS-700a, S-130, L-180, S-190

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $600.00 per day

Application Question(s):

Please tell us your understanding of this job?
Why are you a good candidate for this job?

License/Certification:

NREMT/State EMT (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Airway Heights, WA 99001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Airway Heights, WA 99001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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