City of Mason

Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics are responsible for ensuring the readiness of equipment, as well as their physical and mental self, for response to emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue, and medical situations.. Obtain other certifications related to fire/EMS/rescue duties as designated by Fire Chief. Physical mobility within the office environment as well as fire, rescue, and emergency medical situations and incidents;. The Firefighter/Paramedic encounters with regularity situations requiring varied and unpredictable physical movement;. The Firefighter/Paramedic operates in a paramilitary organization;

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Description General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class Under supervision, this position responds to and controls emergency calls for rescue, hazardous materials and environmental control as they may relate to medical treatment, and life-support incidents. The positions operate equipment associated with emergency rescue, hazardous materials, environmental control, and life-support incidents. Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics are responsible for ensuring the readiness of equipment, as well as their physical and mental self, for response to emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue, and medical situations. They have knowledge of and adhere to safety procedures and practices at all times. This position follows other directives given by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. This is a public service job based in trust, credibility, and competency. It is a critical requirement of both positions that the incumbent displays the desire and ability to perform and behave (on duty, as well as off duty) in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the public, co-workers, and other public safety forces. The candidate must meet the following qualifications and requirements at the time of appointment. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) <ul><li> Responds to suppression and medical emergency calls of both short and long duration;</li><li> Engages in emergency driving activities, including high-speed response and high vehicle speed with emergency lights and siren;</li><li> Follows the direction of superior officers as directed by the Fire Chief;</li><li> Renders first aid, including CPR, at accident scenes and at calls for service;</li><li> Reads and studies training materials, reports, evidence, and files;</li><li> Writes reports, takes witness statements, and keeps/maintains daily activity logs or journals;</li><li> Observes events, persons, and circumstances which must be remembered and accurately related through testimony in court;</li><li> Physically picks up, carries, transports heavy equipment or patients to necessary sites;</li><li> Through spoken work, may establish order in unruly situations to assist in the treatment of an individual or assist in a fire suppression or rescue situation;</li><li> Communicates by using radio equipment and must be able to hear and speak clearly, especially when excited and under stress;</li><li> Performs manual labor for extended periods of time and often under adverse conditions;</li><li> Travels to and gains access to the work site;</li><li> Has the ability to direct and handle emergency and stressful situations;</li><li> Has the ability to operate necessary equipment, including a motor vehicle;</li><li> Lifts, positions, and moves disabled or bedridden clients/patients or other items - eighty (80) pounds or less without assistance, and eighty-one (81) pounds or greater with assistance;</li><li> Negotiates, uses, or works with or in the vicinity of potentially hazardous geographical locations, building structures, equipment, and materials;</li><li> Works rotating shifts which may last up to 12 and as long as 48 consecutive hours.</li></ul> Requirements Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: The following is required or preferred: <ul><li> Must be a minimum of 18 years of age - required</li><li> State Certified Firefighter Level 1 - required upon hire</li><li> State Certified Firefighter Level 2 - preferred upon hire, required within one year of hire date as a full-time employee</li><li> State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technician Certification - required upon hire</li><li> State of Ohio Paramedic Certification - required within five years of hire</li><li> CPR Certification - required</li><li> Possess and maintain Hazardous Materials operations level training - required</li><li> Ohio Driver's License - remain valid during employment, without record.</li><li> No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven (7) years</li><li> Advanced Fire and Rescue Related Training Certification - preferred</li><li> Obtain other certifications related to fire/EMS/rescue duties as designated by Fire Chief</li><li> Thorough understanding of necessary protocols</li><li> Willingness to develop within respective field as well as in the areas of leadership and mentoring</li><li> Ability to deal firmly, tactfully, and courteously with employees and the general public</li><li> Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator status is expected to be obtained within three (3) years of hire date</li></ul> Physical Requirements: <ul><li> Normal sight (corrected or uncorrected);</li><li> Normal audio/hearing (corrected or uncorrected);</li><li> Physical mobility within the office environment as well as fire, rescue, and emergency medical situations and incidents;</li><li> Ability to be frequently confined to a sitting position or very strenuous activity;</li><li> Ability to get into and out of vehicles quickly and repeatedly;</li><li> Medium to heavy lifting range;</li><li> Ability to report clearly, legibly, verbally, and professionally;</li><li> Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, which are in the medium to heavy range. The Firefighter/Paramedic encounters with regularity situations requiring varied and unpredictable physical movement;</li><li> Must be able to walk and run over uneven ground, and be able to lift, carry, and pull materials of varying types and weights which are entrapping victims;</li><li> Must be able to speak clearly and audibly into a radio microphone in order to communicate in emergency situations and must be able to speak clearly and audibly to others with whom he/she is working;</li><li> Mentally, must be able to understand, interpret, and apply principles of suppression and emergency procedure in a variety of situations;</li><li> Must be able to comprehend, remember, and apply concepts involved, and must have a high degree of skill in interpersonal relations since Mason Fire Department personnel have a great deal of public contact;</li><li> Must, by necessity, interact cooperatively within the Fire Department;</li><li> Must be able to accept and obey authority. The Firefighter/Paramedic operates in a paramilitary organization;</li><li> Must be psychologically stable because Fire Department personnel are frequently required to perform in emergency, sometimes volatile, situations involving persons who are distraught, hostile, or violent.</li></ul> I understand this position is a position at will, and nothing in this job description and no oral statements made to me in connection with this job description can be construed as a contract of employment.

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