Paramedic/Firefighter

Job Posting Title:

Paramedic/Firefighter
Department:

Fire & Rescue
Location:

6840 2ND ST NW
Pay:

$24. 48

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, perform fire suppression and emergency medical services in response to emergency calls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

Control and extinguish fires and protect life and property. Perform fire suppression and emergency medical response activities.
Respond to calls for medical services and administer emergency medical treatment at level of licensure according to approved standard of care, and assist in patient transport when needed.
Participate in fire prevention activities to include inspection of buildings and development of pre-fire plans.
Prepare and compile necessary documentation in support of duties and responsibilities.
Maintain apparatus, quarters, building, equipment, grounds and hydrants at assigned station.
Participate in public education and public relations activities and participate in on duty training.
Drive vehicles other than engines and aerial apparatus during training and to the scene of emergencies.
Must comply with all Bernalillo County Policies, Bernalillo County Fire Department Policies & Procedures, Standard Operating Guidelines, Directives, Memos, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.
• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have either a High school diploma or GED.
Must have and maintain a valid Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification and be duly licensed by the State of New Mexico while employed in this position. Individuals with only a National Registry License will need to obtain a valid New Mexico EMT License at your level and submit a copy of the license or verification that the license is process within 30 days of the close of application period.
Employee must have and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and maintain a valid license throughout employment. A Class E endorsement will be required to be obtained while in the academy and must be maintained while employed with the Fire Department.
Ability to administer appropriate emergency medical services according to techniques and procedures approved by the State of New Mexico.
Ability to work as a member of a team in stressful situations.
Ability to learn and understand firefighting principles and apply those principles as instructed or on occasion, as appropriate without instruction.
Ability to operate and provide minimal maintenance/servicing of fire and EMS equipment.
Ability to effectively respond to the needs of those affected by a fire or other emergency.
Ability to develop productive working relationships with officers/supervisors, career and volunteer firefighters of other agencies, emergency medical services personnel, law enforcement officers and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
Ability to work as a member of a team in stressful situations.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:


Applicant must disclose a past injury or medical condition that could prevent them from successfully carrying out the requirements of the job for which they are applying for.
Applicants must successfully pass all of the components of the entrance testing process. Applicants who pass all of the components will be put on a list in order of performance. Selection will be based on performance.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination to include compliance with New Mexico's OSHA physical screening requirements for firefighters.
Applicant must successfully complete and pass a background investigation
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees are required to work shifts as stipulated within the Collective Bargaining agreement and determined based on the needs of the Department as set forth by the Fire Chief.
Employee performs work indoors and/or outdoors as the situation dictates. The employee performs maintenance, training, public education and public relations, and other duties as assigned while waiting to be called out on an emergency.
Employee may be exposed to temperature extremes depending on weather conditions and fire hazard conditions.
Employee is exposed to intermittent and/or sustained high noise levels such as sirens, engines and loud voices.
Employee may be exposed to vibration of the body on an intermittent basis from vehicle rides and off road travel.
Employee may be exposed to the following hazards:
driving hazards, rescue attempts and difficult terrain, possibility of hazardous material spills and hazards inherent in firefighting. Employee may be exposed to exhaust fumes, heat, smoke, water, dusts, fire retardant chemicals, and toxic fumes.
Employee works on uneven, natural ground surfaces, asphalt, cement, stairs, ladders, scaffolding.
Employee may be exposed to pathogenic bodily fluids and air during rescue attempts and emergency situations.
Employee may be exposed to high-pressure water, fire retardant during firefighting efforts
Employee generally works with a select team and may at times work without direct supervision.
Employee may also work in large groups.
The conditions listed are not all inclusive to the types of environments and exposures the employee may be subject to. Employees must be able to adapt and function in any type of conditions possible as it relates to fire department operations.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Utilizes the following tools and equipment:
telephone, radio, emergency vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, calculator, camera, copy machine, flashlight, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, fire hoses, axes, pike poles, circular saws, sledge hammers, pry bars, salvage covers, slim jims, ground ladders, jaws of life, spreader, air bags, blood pressure cuff, EKG monitor, defibrillator, oxygen regulator and valves, medical anti-shock trousers and foot pump, splints, back boards, extrication collars, forceps, portable suction devices, I. V's, syringes, bandages, ropes and stokes basket, ladders.