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PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER

Revised: 12/10/2024

POSITION DETAILS

Position Title: Paramedic/Firefighter

FLSA Classification: Exempt based on the partial exemption for Firefighters

Salary Grade: Paramedic/Firefighter step & grade

Reports To: Division Chief EMS

Cell Phone Stipend: ? Eligible ? Ineligible

Supervisory Functions

? Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees

? Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers

? Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions

BASIC FUNCTION

This position protects life and property through controlling, extinguishing, and preventing fires;

provides advanced life support; regularly maintain Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and

firefighting equipment, apparatus, and quarters; responds to emergency medical incidents, and

man-made and natural disasters. In emergency situations, perform in high stress situations,

hazardous tasks requiring strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time in cramped

surroundings, challenging EMS incidents, hot, smoky environments with limited visibility, and at

considerable heights. Work is usually performed under the direction of a commanding officer,

although individuals may exercise independent judgment in emergency situations.

NOTE: This position may not serve as a volunteer member of the Moscow Volunteer Fire

Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

these essential functions.

RESPONDS TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:

Deliver appropriate and compassionate care and treatment of sick or injured individuals

suffering from non-urgent to life-threatening problems based on the individual needs of

the patient and in accordance with the City of Moscow and Moscow Fire Department

policies, procedures, and guidelines and the protocols established by the EMS Medial

Director.

PARAMEDIC FUNCTIONS

PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER

Revised: 12/10/2024

Under established protocols or the direct instructions of a physician, applies advanced

life support skills to triage, rescue, and treat injuries or ill persons.

Responds to medical emergencies throughout the city & county as needed.

Provides patient care functions, including but not limited to gathering patient

information and medical history, performing patient exams, formulating a plan for

treatment, and rendering treatment consistent with patient care protocols and/or

instructions.

Obtains information from and provides explanation/counseling to patients, relatives,

and others involved related to the emergency.

Directs medical activities at multiple patient scenes or mass casualty incidents until

relieved by a qualified supervisor, performs triage.

Maintains the confidentiality of patient information as required by law. Completes

medical incident reports, records patient information, completes incident and billing

forms and forwards files as required by established protocols or practice.

Inspects, tests, and maintains emergency aid equipment as needed through cleaning

and/or sanitizing.

Performs periodic maintenance checks, repair, or referral for repair or replacement.

Maintains emergency vehicle and equipment in orderly and sanitary condition.

Attends continuing education as required by the department to maintain skills as well as

certification.

Delivers advanced life support therapies and interventions including the administration

of various medications in multiple forms and routes.

RESPONDS TO TECHNICAL RESCUE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENTS

Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve complex problems regarding the rescue

persons or property, often under diverse and stressful circumstances. Anticipates

various outcome s, makes appropriate decisions, and acts deliberately in emergency

scenarios. Activities will generally be limited to operations level; however, some

personnel may be trained at a technician level and/or as an instructor.

PERFORMS FIRE SUPPRESSION ACTIVITIES

Performs extremely strenuous physical work while wearing self-contained breathing

apparatus (SCBA), under the following conditions:

Selects and deploys various hose lines and nozzles up to 5 inches in diameter to be used

to direct water or chemicals onto fire.