Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

Fire Fighter/EMT-Probationary This is skilled firefighting and emergency medical assistance work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in responding to medical emergencies; in inspecting structures and providing fire prevention information and advice; and, in helping the City's Fire Department respond effectively to natural disasters and man-made emergency situations. This work involves training for, and participating in the protection of life and property by firefighting and rescue activities, under close supervision. The primary responsibility of employees in this class is the protection of life and property through learned procedures and responses. The work involves performing firefighting and emergency medical service duties. Employees in this class perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. These duties may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke, fire, heat, cramped surroundings, and adverse weather conditions. A significant portion of work hours are devoted to drilling and studying methods, evolutions, techniques, and organization related to fire suppression and advanced emergency medical care. This work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well-defined procedures. Competent performance requires initiative and a thorough understanding of firefighting, fire prevention, and emergency medical service principles and methods. Although firefighters typically follow trained team patterns of response to emergency situations, each individual must be capable of reacting immediately and appropriately under conditions of extreme urgency. Working within a para-military organization system, assignments are received from and regulated by a superior officer, both when fighting fires, handling emergency medical calls, or at the station. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and pass a written and practical examination. EMT National Registry is required with paramedic preference. Additionally preferred skills: Nationally Registered Paramedic, FFI, FF2, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Tec, Introduction to Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, CPR, LPG Emergency Operations, WMD Awareness, Fire Service Instructor I, EMS Instructor, and NIMS and ICS.(The items listed below are not intended to be a complete listing of all essential functions and duties of this position.)Perform firefighting duties such as combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, and answering emergency calls with an engine, ladder, or miscellaneous vehicles; Lay and connect hoses, direct water onto burning structures, raise and climb ladders; Use other firefighting techniques such as ventilating burning buildings (chopping holes in floors or roofs); Administer basic or advanced life support to injured persons; Perform salvage operations; Inspect assigned district to assure knowledge of access, target hazards, etc.; Train for and participate in the protection of life and property by firefighting and rescue activities; Participate in fire drills and attend training classes in firefighting, first aid, and related subjects; Handle routine custodial maintenance of the Fire department equipment (such as oxygen breathing equipment, resuscitation equipment, etc.), apparatus and quarters; Conform to the safety requirements of the department; Respond to alarms of fire or other emergency as a member of a company; May operate auxiliary equipment; Hold nozzles and direct fog, chemical, and water streams at blaze; Use chemical extinguisher, hand tools, lines, and related equipment; Help extricate victims from vehicle wrecks; Transport victims to hospitals, and may communicate with the hospital's emergency room physician while in route; Respond to requests for emergency medical assistance in a department ambulance, truck, or other emergency vehicle; Provide on-site care to victims of accidents, heart attacks, strokes, and other medical emergencies; Operate medical telemetry and patient monitoring equipment; Apply EMT Basic or advanced emergency medical skills to administer emergency life support assistance in ambulance, and perform other medical treatments to stabilize the patient; Assist in making residential, commercial, and industrial inspections to discover and eliminate potential fire hazards and to enforce the City's fire codes; Help in the implementation of the department's fire safety education program with the local schools and business owners; Participate in hydrant, hose, and equipment testing inspection and maintenance; Refill used medical supplies after completion of EMS runs; Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of stations; Maintain an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines, and apply these in performing daily activities and tasks; Do any and all other functions that may be required by the Fire Captain or other appropriate supervisors. This classification is a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. As a "safety sensitive" classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana. Knowledge equivalent of a high school diploma and such training and/or experience as would provide the applicant with the below referenced knowledge, skills, and abilities; Learn firefighting skills, first aid, apparatus and equipment maintenance, etc.; Pass a state required physical examination and agility test; Must meet the medical requirements set forth by the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirements System; Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations; Ability to deal effectively with public and co-workers, using tact and diplomacy; Ability to make decisions that could affect the well being of the public, department, fellow employees, as well as others; Considerable ability to learn a variety of duties, evolution and methods, including the operation of emergency apparatus; Demonstrated ability to climb ladders and to work at considerable heights; Ability to function effectively as a member of a trained emergency team following trained patterns of emergency team response; Knowledge of office equipment such as computers and copiers; Ability to learn and use various software programs used by the department; Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid Oklahoma Drivers license, and be insurable; Must possess EMT National Registry or be close to testing; Must pass a clear background verification and check; Must be selected by the Chickasha Fire Department Administration; Preference will be given to candidates that possess their NREMT Paramedic.