Firefighter/Paramedic

Description#1 Airport in North America and Indiana Chamber's Best Places to Work!Paid Childcare Reimbursements up to $10k/year, per child.Paid Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/yearGenerous Medical, Dental, Vision and RXFree Healthcare through Marathon HealthPet InsuranceUp to 5% Match Retirement PlanGenerous Paid Time Off Programs & MORE GENERAL SUMMARYIt is the responsibility of the Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to all emergency calls on airport property which involves property damage, injury, or a threat of property damage or injury focusing first on the safety of the individual and secondly on minimizing property damage and protecting the environment. Ensure that the airport has the capability to respond to emergencies within the standards established by the FAA regulationsCOMMUNICATIONS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHERSThe publicTenantsCo-workersOther departmentsContractorsOther government entitiesOther fire rescue departments ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIndiana State certified Paramedic. Functions as a primary advanced life support pre-hospital care-giver on EMS responses when necessary. Performs advanced life support skills and patient care including transport of the patient to an appropriate hospital facility. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from an approved American Heart Association training institution.Daily, inspect and confirm the operating status of the truck assigned checking fluid levels by gauge and manually, operating pumps, ensuring that all required equipment is on board and stocked and that radios operate properly. Fuel truck as necessaryThroughout the shift, maintain the fire station both inside and outside, mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, washing windows, sweeping, dusting, re-supplying storeroom, shoveling walks and cleaning the kitchen and restroomsRespond to emergency calls within the FAA time limits by getting to one's truck, bunkering, operating the truck, driving to the scene and employing the necessary rescue tactics ranging from spraying fire retarding agent, to stabilizing an injured party and packaging for transportation. Emergency calls may include, but are not limited to airplane crash, building fire, automobile accident, injury or illness.Respond to spills of fuel or hazardous substances and bomb threats. Build dikes or contain fuel or hazardous substances in such a manner as to prevent discharge into the surface drainage system. Respond to bomb threats by evacuating and securing the area and assisting the Police Bomb Squad.Conduct inspections on fire/EMS equipment used by the public as well as by trained firefighters.Provide escorts, safety seminars, and training sessions Participate in continuous physical and mental trainingPerform any other function assigned PHYSICAL TASKSOperate a motor vehicleOperate heavy equipmentOperate small equipment and power toolsOperate a computer keyboardOperate office equipmentLift and carry up to 160 poundsClimb ladders/stairsWalk, crawl, sit, stand, stoop, bend, squat, push, pull, jump, runSee, hear, talk, writeHave physical dexterity and agilityEye-hand coordinationOperate airport radioFile/storeOperate machinery COGNITIVE TASKSRead and comprehendComprehend, retain and follow oral and written instructionsExercise good judgmentSet prioritiesEffectively communicateMake informative presentationsContinue technical and physical trainingControl high stress situationsProvide instructions and trainingDirectComplete formsMake decisions WORK ENVIRONMENTWork as a teamRegular extended continuous work schedulesOutside and inside work sitesExposure to all type of weather and temperature conditionsExposure to dust, dirt, mudExposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substanceExposure to moving machinery, nip pointsExposure to high stress situationsExposure to life threatening situationWork in bulky, heavy protective clothingMultiple work sites PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLSGraduation from a standard high school or vocational school or successful completion of a high school equivalency examAbility to perform all the physical and cognitive tasks outlined in the job descriptionAny combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, CONDITIONSValid driver's license and a demonstrated good driving recordCertification as a ParamedicCertification in ACLSSuccessfully complete Airport Firefighter certificationSuccessfully complete, on an annual basis, required EMS In-service, once certified by the stateAbility to perform all of the essential functions of the job outlined above without creating a direct threat to the safety of oneself or othersUncorrected vision of 20/100 or better and corrected vision of 20/40 or betterSuccessfully complete NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 certificationsCPR CertificationSuccessfully complete Hazardous Material Operations levelCertification as a Firefighter II