GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Provides direct services, individually and as a team member in response to fire, rescue hazmat and other incidents. Additionally, a Firefighter/Paramedic will respond to medical emergencies and provide prehospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness. A Firefighter/Paramedic is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols, and orders from medical control. Performs responsible protective service work providing fire suppression and rescue services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Lieutenants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Perform all the job performance requirements in NFPA 1001 including, but not limited to; respond to fire alarms, laying and connecting hoses, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, using chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment.
- Ventilate fires to release heat and smoke, place salvage covers to prevent water damage, and prevent fires from rekindling.
- Perform all the job performance requirements in NFPA 1072 for Hazmat Operations Level Responders including but not limited to; analyze, planning, implementing, and evaluating responses to hazardous materials incidents.
- As assigned, drive and operate fire, rescue, and EMS apparatus.
- Receive and dispatch alarms.
- Perform fire prevention and public education as assigned.
- Perform basic and advanced life support on sick and/or injured persons at the site of an emergency or enroute to a hospital or other medical facility. Patient care according to the most current Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Statewide Treatment Protocols, to include but is not limited to; bleeding control, basic and advanced airway maintenance and control, chest decompressions, treatment for shock, application and delivery of defibrillation or external pacing, CPR, spinal and fracture stabilization, intravenous therapy and medication administration.
- Relay relevant patient information to other medical personnel enroute to and upon arrival at an appropriate medical facility.
- Perform medical and fire documentation and reporting accurately and completely.
- Perform maintenance on apparatus, equipment, and department facilities.
- Maintain supplies and equipment inventories as needed.
- Clean and sanitize equipment as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations governing the operation of the fire department.
- Thorough knowledge of State Department of Public Health and Office of Emergency Medical Services treatment protocols.
- Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws relevant to the activities of the fire department.
- Knowledge of hydraulics as applied to firefighting, building construction, related electrical codes, and locations of hazardous occupancies in the town.
- Agility and strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
- Ability to react quickly and remain calm under duress and strain.
- Knowledge of the operation of all fire apparatus, ambulance, and rescue equipment.
- A working knowledge of to location, size, and operation of water sources as applied to firefighting activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license
- Obtain and maintain valid Massachusetts EMT-Paramedic certification
- Maintain a valid ACLS card
- Maintain Medical Director authorization to practice as an EMT-Paramedic
- Graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Recruit Program within the one-year probationary period
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Firefighter’s position involves physically risky functions under emergency conditions. Functions may include: connecting, pulling, and operating hose lines; operating a fire pump; positioning and climbing ladders; emergency rescue and lifesaving; ventilating smoke-filled areas; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and physical training and fire station activities. Performance of work also involves standing and walking for long periods of time. Physical agility is required to access all areas at the scene of the fire. Emergencies may require pushing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and reaching with hands and arms. Firefighters may be required to lift/carry equipment of persons weighing more than 125 pounds. Wears protective clothing during emergency or training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work requires a high degree of individual tolerance to combinations of extremely unpleasant elements or constant conflicting urgent time and attention demands of the utmost priority. The nature of the physical environment may be such that the employee's personal well-being and/or safety may be compromised.
This position is a non-exempt position as regarding federal and state minimum wage and overtime requirements and, therefore, is eligible to be paid at the rate of time and one-half (i.e., one and one-half times) the regular rate of pay for all hours worked beyond forty hours in a workweek.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,173.52 - $82,262.72 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Lakeville, MA 02347 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeville, MA 02347: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person