Firefighter Paramedic
April 2026
FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
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, Firefighter Paramedic protects public safety, health, and welfare by responding to fire and emergency medical calls for service and maintaining equipment and facilities.
Provides basic and advanced life support services during aid calls, conducts fire suppression activities, supports traffic accident responses and other hazards, and engages in public relations.
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 department-specific 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. • Maintains an inventory of emergency medical supplies and equipment. • Maintains fire facilities, equipment, and apparatus ensuring pristine condition. • May be recalled to duty in cases of emergency.
• Conducts preventive maintenance and inspections on fire apparatus and equipment • Assists and cooperates with other public safety agencies. • Conducts medical assessments, fire inspections, fire suppression, public education, and training classes. • Manages emergency scenes at the highest level of medical care in the field and statewide. • Manages multi-casualty incidents and fire scene suppression tasks.
Participates in the daily fire station activities including maintenance of the station, grounds, equipment, and various training activities.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
Job Classification Description
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Firefighter Paramedic
April 2026
• Federal, state, and local laws and radio communications procedures • City’s geography and that of the surrounding area
• 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 services functions • Medical equipment and maintenance
• Organization or department operations, services, and policies • General office procedures and protocols
• Anatomy and physiology of the human body
• Fire behavior, fire ground hydraulics, and fire sprinkler systems • Helicopter operations, confined space rescue, swift water rescue, low-angle and high-angle rope rescue, and auto extraction
• Hazardous materials, salvage, and overhaul
• Advanced life support procedures for trauma and medical calls • Incident Command Systems
• Fire stream operations and maintenance of all associated hoses and appliances • Safe body mechanics in performing fire tasks and moving patients 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 applicable 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 • 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:
Firefighter Paramedic
April 2026
High school diploma or equivalent. Previous firefighting experience is highly desirable. 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-P 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
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.