Firefighter EMT
April 2026
FIREFIGHTER EMT
JOB FAMILY: Fire District
EEO CATEGORY: Protective Service Worker Sworn
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Firefighter EMT serves the community of the City of Barstow with professional services that protect public safety, health, and welfare by responding to fire and emergency medical calls for service and maintaining equipment and facilities. Responds to structure fires, wildland fires, hazardous situations and conditions, and medical emergencies; protects the life safety of the public, the firefighter crews on duty, properties, and environmental conservation; participates in daily fire station activities; and attends regular and special training sessions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Responds to fire calls for service, lays hose lines, directs the water stream, and sets up ladders. • Performs rescue, clean-up, and salvage work; ventilates buildings. • Responds to emergency medical calls for service, follows state and local protocols in the treatment of sick and injured persons, administers first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical procedures.
• Assists with maintaining inventory of emergency medical supplies and equipment. • Assists with maintaining fire facilities, equipment, and apparatus, ensuring pristine condition. • Recalled to duty in case of emergency.
• Assists with conducting preventive maintenance and inspections on fire apparatus and equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs radio systems on fire apparatus. • Assists and cooperates with other public safety agencies. • May be required to provide vacation and temporary relief as required. • Prepares lifesaving equipment including respiratory, trauma, fire suppression, station, rescue, and department apparatus for rapid response.
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Firefighter EMT
April 2026
• Prepares and educates the community on fire safety and emergencies; and conducts first aid and basic life support programs.
• Conducts special events for the students of Barstow and provides professional fire suppression services to the citizens of Barstow.
• Manages scene size and radio communications on medical calls. • Reviews current International Fire Service Training Association guidelines and protocol. • Reviews current Inland County Emergency Services guidelines for basic life support.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Federal, state, and local laws and radio communications procedures • City’s geography and that of the surrounding areas
• Fire prevention and inspection methods, firefighting and fire suppression tactics, fire hazards, and techniques used in educational fire prevention programs • Public safety agencies related to fire and emergency medical service functions • Fire department operations and procedures
• General maintenance of motor vehicles
• Firefighting equipment and maintenance, general plumbing, and water systems • Basic life support
• Medical equipment and maintenance
• Building structures and construction within the response area Skills and Abilities to:
• Read and understand technical material, rules, and regulations related to firefighting, rescue techniques, and emergency medical incidents
• Analyze emergency situations and implement an effective course of action • Tactfully interact with members of the public and effectively communicate with individuals in distress
• Safely operate and use fire vehicles and equipment
• Work in a disciplined team environment
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Operate modern office equipment including a computer and assigned software; and equipment used in fire suppression and emergency medical services • Understand and respond to requests from the public and staff for assistance in person and by phone
• Prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations, and sort or file documents • Understand departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines Firefighter EMT
April 2026
• Understand how to extricate patients from vehicles
• Understand medical protocols and determine appropriate actions within scope of practice • Recognize response areas, including streets, addresses, layout, and points of concern • Solve problems, adapt to urgent and unforeseen challenges, and make the most effective choice • Understand large-scale incident command systems and rank structures • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
High school diploma or equivalent. Previous firefighting experience is highly desirable or an equivalent of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills. Must be at least 18 years of age.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, state-issued Driver’s License with firefighter endorsement and a good driving record CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
Required
• EMT certification in ICEMA at time of application or the ability to obtain within 6 months of appointment)
• CPR certification
• OSFM/IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter 1 certificate or completion of OSFM/IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter accredited Level I FFI academy
• Valid (within 1-Year) CPAT or Biddle Agility test by the time of application Desirable
• ICS-100
• ICS-200
• IS-700: Introduction to NIMS
• IS-800: Introduction to National Response Framework
• OSFM/IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter 2 certificate
• Driver Operator 1A
Firefighter EMT
April 2026
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.