Firefighter/AEMT in Memphis, TN at Global Medical Response in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description

Firefighter/EMT's under general supervision perform fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response and emergency rescue and medical assistance duties to protect life and property; performs related responsibilities as required.

Conduct fire safety, home safety, fire extinguisher and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct station tours, visit schools, and participate in public education standbys.


• Work involves serving the public.


• Work requires cooperative/supportive interaction with co-workers, supervisors, doctors and other healthcare workers.


• Work requires interaction with representatives of other City departments, other fire departments and local, state and federal agencies.


• Performs fire suppression duties by responding to emergency fire alarms.


• Assists in the suppression of structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft and Wildland fires; applying the appropriate extinguishing agents to the source of the fire.


• Operates various pieces of fire equipment and gear for fire suppression and control; drives and operates fire apparatus; search and rescue; ventilation and salvage operations.


• Provides written reports detailing specific firefighting and rescue actions taken on scene.


• Responds to emergency medical calls by evaluating situations.


• Provides emergency and non-emergency medical procedures both on scene and in a moving vehicle.


• Transfers patients to medical facilities.


• Treat patients in accordance with established Emergency Medical Service Protocols and Rural/Metro Fire Department policy.


• Provide written reports detailing patient care.


• Portable radios are used as a means of communication.


• Must conduct all radio communications in a professional, respectful manner.


• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle and equipment inspections as assigned.


• Ensure all vehicle and equipment discrepancies are documented and reported to the on-duty Fire Captain.


• Perform daily maintenance of facilities by cleaning, inspecting, and any other facility maintenance deemed necessary.


• Participate in all required training sessions, including, but not limited to; live fire drills, performance evaluation drills, ongoing skills maintenance, practice and training, annual OSHA drills, EMS major skills and any other mandatory Company training.


• Reviews paperwork for accuracy and correct process.


• Must participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.


• Implements corrective/preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.


• Cooperates with Internal Audit, Compliance and HR on any recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflow issues.


• Takes swift and immediate action in accordance with Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance on any areas of concern.


• Complies and enforces all policies and procedures.


• Must successfully complete all required Compliance Training within the required time period.


• Must have no compliance related corrective action during the current review period.


• Perform other duties as directed or which may be assigned that is specific to the local operation.

Qualifications:

• State issued, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications as a minimum:Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Operations


• If assigned to an airport operation - State, IFSAC, ProBoard or FAA Airport Firefighter certification.


• State issued or National Registered EMT-B


• Current CPR/AED certification.


• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with Rural/Metro policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying.


• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends.


• Available to work overtime as assigned and as needed on an emergency basis.


• Must meet local standards pertaining to qualifications, training and/or eligibility for hiring placement or promotion.

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED required.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled