EMS Response DutiesPersonnel assigned EMS response duties must be able to safely perform the following tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation: Emergency Medical Operations: Rapidly respond to on-track and off-track medical emergenciesPerform primary and secondary patient assessmentsProvide care within certification level (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic) Manage medical and traumatic emergencies, including high-energy mechanisms of injuryStabilize patients for transfer to transporting EMS agenciesAssist with patient packaging and movementEnter and exit response vehicles quickly and safelyClinical Skills and Patient Care: Perform airway management appropriate to certification levelAdminister oxygen and assist with ventilationControl bleeding using direct pressure, tourniquets, and other approved methodsPerform CPR and operate AED/defibrillator equipmentEstablish IV/IO access and administer medications (AEMT/Paramedic as authorized) Utilize cardiac monitoring equipment (Paramedic level) Coordination and Scene Operations: Operate within an incident command structureCoordinate with fire suppression, rescue, and safety teamsTransfer care to transporting EMS or higher-level providersMaintain situational awareness in active racing and event environmentsEquipment Handling: Lift, carry, push, or pull medical equipment weighing 25–75 poundsMove or assist in moving patients weighing up to 220 pounds with assistanceLoad and unload stretchers, backboards, and equipment safelyOperate radios, monitors, and medical devicesPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE):Don and doff required PPE in a timely mannerOperate while wearing medical and/or incident-specific PPEFunction in environments with restricted mobility, visibility, and dexterityPhysical Activity: Perform sustained physical activity for 10–20 minutes or moreBend, kneel, crawl, stoop, twist, reach, and work in confined or awkward positionsWalk or stand for extended periods during event coverageClimb grades, stairs, or uneven terrain as requiredCognitive Demands: Maintain situational awareness in dynamic, high-risk environmentsFollow verbal and written instructionsCommunicate effectively in high-noise environmentsMake rapid, time-sensitive medical and safety decisionsAccurately assess patient condition and prioritize careCommunication and Documentation: Communicate clearly via radio and face-to-face in high-noise settingsProvide concise patient reports to receiving personnelComplete accurate and timely patient care documentationEnvironmental ConditionsPersonnel assigned to this safety-sensitive role must be able to safely perform duties under the following environmental conditions: Extreme heat or cold (including prolonged outdoor exposure) Loud noise (motorsports environment) Smoke, dust, or fumesLow visibility conditionsUneven, unstable, or hazardous surfacesExposure to bodily fluids and medical hazardsRequirementMinimum 1 year experience in a 911 response agency performing care in the emergency setting
