JOB
Summary
This
position
performs
fire
prevention
and
suppression,
emergency
medical
service,
and
rescue
activities.
Essential
FUNCTIONS
Responds to fire alarms and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
Responds to medical emergencies and uses EMS skills to evaluate, treat, stabilize and transport patients to the
appropriate
medical facility
as allowed by
Georgias
scope of
practice and department protocols.
This position performs at an advanced level of medical assessment and treatment.
Responds
to natural and
man-made
disasters;
participates in emergency
response
activities.
Completes
Required
training
and
maintains
all
Required
certifications.
Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard emergency vehicles; conducts regular
inspections.
Completes
Required
reports
detailing
fire and
medical
incident
responses.
Drives
and
operates firefighting
and
EMS
vehicles,
apparatus
and
equipment
as
assigned.
Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety and CPR classes; provides tours of the fire station.
Performs
inspections
and
pre-incident
planning
for
city
businesses.
Completes
fire
hydrant
and
hose
inspections
and
testing.
Performs
housekeeping, grounds
keeping,
and
building
maintenance
duties.
Performs
related
duties.
KNOWLEDGE
Required
BY
THE
POSITION
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