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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGI_FF-EMT-First Responder_2015Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services Detailed Job Description Grade: Classification: Firefighter/EMT Section: Operations Assignment: First Responder Reports to: Captain—Station/Crew Leader FLSA Status: Non -Exempt Distinguishing Features: This position exists to protect life and property through firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related emergency services activities often performed under conditions which require strenuous physical exertion. Major elements of a First Responder's work include participation in job-related skills and knowledge-based training, supervised drills, public education activities, and information gathering for pre -incident planning. Some time is spent in special and routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus and routine care of department buildings and grounds. Work at emergency scenes is normally performed under close supervision in accordance with well defined procedures, and is inspected in process and upon completion by a Captain—Station/Crew Supervisor. Occasionally, employees in this position may be required to relieve an officer of higher rank, and when so assigned, are responsible for the duties and job requirements of that position until relieved of those duties. First Responders may be assigned to work on special teams or assignments which call for special abilities and knowledge attained through experience and training. Competencies: Competencies are a set of identified behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities that directly and positively impact the success of employees and the organization. Competencies can be observed and measured. When consistently demonstrated, competencies make employees particularly effective in their work. Competencies help lay out a roadmap to career success. Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services' established competencies for all positions include: • Understanding our Business • Achieving Technical and Functional Expertise • Serving our Customers • Getting Results • Working as a Team • Exhibiting Interpersonal and Communication Skills • Demonstrating Leadership and Personal Effectiveness Position Essential Job Functions: • Communicating with individuals/crew while en route to and at the emergency scene to insure appropriate coordination of apparatus and personnel; • Operating within the Incident Management System and departmental operating procedures; • if necessary, assume command, direct and coordinate emergency scene activity within the parameters established by accepted incident management principles and department operating procedures, until relieved by an Officer of higher rank; • Applying the Risk Management Model to tactical situations; • Stretching hose line or use extinguisher to deliver water, foam, or other extinguishing agents at an emergency scene; • Providing direct medical assistance to persons requiring emergency attention or assists others in providing medical assistance; • Participating in training classes, skills practice, and drills to enhance job-related skills and abilities; • Willingness to attend external lectures, seminars, courses, etc. and read external documents (e.g. professional trade publications) to stay current in emergency services operations; • Facilitating the training of other members so that they are properly trained to carry out their assigned duties— including planning, developing, conducting, or evaluating formal or informal sessions or drills, classes, or skills; • Reading internal memos, guidelines, policies, and procedures to keep appraised of new developments in departmental operations and procedures; • Reviewing, completing, filing, distributing, forwarding, and recording information in logs, forms, reports, and systems that must be completed as a routine part of the job; • Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining personal gear and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation; • Performing general maintenance and upkeep to department property; • Touring commercial and non-commercial buildings and sites to gather pre -incident planning information; • Inspecting buildings and premises for compliance with fire codes or hazards, to check on complaints, and to assist in the investigation of arson cases; • Engaging in activities which have an impact on the department's image within the community— public education, assistance, other related initiatives; • Participating as a fire department representative at community events; • Participating in physical fitness activities to maintain physical conditioning; • Assisting in the resolution of problems or questions referred by staff, department or City administrators or employees, City Council persons, or the public. Assignment -Specific Job Functions: • Responding to emergency calls for service; • Searching assigned area to locate victims and obtain further information about incident, following standard search procedures; • Performing triage and stabilizing patients by following established emergency medical treatment protocols; • Assisting, hoisting, carrying or dragging victims from emergency area by means of interior access (stairs, hallways, etc.) or, if necessary, by ladders, fire escapes, or other means of egress— using rescue harnesses, ropes, backboards or other equipment; • Extricating victims from vehicles, aircraft, cave-ins, collapsed buildings or other entrapments so as to save lives— using hydraulic tools, pry bars, air bags, and other rescue equipment; Assisting at the Operations -level at hazardous materials operations including decontamination of persons or equipment, unless otherwise trained; Page 2 of 6 • Assisting at the Operations -level at technical rescue operations— vehicle and machinery extrication, confined space, structural collapse, rope, high angle, top water, trench and excavation, unless otherwise trained; • Connecting or hooking up apparatus to fire hydrant or other water source; • Carrying, raising, extending, and climbing ladders to perform search, rescue or other operations; • Stabilizing ladder trucks and elevating and operating aerial ladders and platforms; • Prying opening, cutting, or breaking down doors, or otherwise forcibly enter structures, vehicles, aircraft, or other entrapments in order to search for victims and provide access to the emergency scene, using appropriate department -issued or department -approved equipment; • Opening or breaking windows, chopping or cutting holes in roofs, breaching walls or doors and placing fans at windows or doors to remove heat, smoke and/or gas from structures or entrapments; • Moving and covering furniture, appliances, merchandise, and other property; covering holes in structures and stabilizes damaged structural components; redirecting or removing water to minimize property damage, or participating in other salvage operations— using tarp, ropes, mops, squeegees, and other tools; • Opening walls and ceilings, cutting or pulling up floors, and moving or turning over debris to check for hidden fires which could rekindle or spread— using hooks, axes, saws or other equipment; • Examining incident scene and preserving evidence to help determine the cause of a fire or other emergency; • Picking up, cleaning up, and returning to service both equipment and apparatus so that the company can be available for service; • Inspecting hydrants for operational use, provide seasonal maintenance, and properly document results. Reauired Knowledize_ Skills_ and Abilities Knowledge of... • Current industry standards and best practices of progressive emergency services organizations; • The geographical layout of the City of Beaumont, street names and numbers, and hydrant locations; • Safe operating practices and procedures for emergency apparatus and equipment used within the department; • Maintenance procedures of various types of apparatus and equipment used by the department; • Generally accepted and department -specific practices, procedures, techniques, methods, instruments, and equipment; • Principles, policies and procedures relative to emergency medical and technical rescue operations; • Principles, policies and procedures relative to firefighting, salvage and overhaul operations; • Principles, policies and procedures relative to hazardous materials incident operations; • Principles, policies and procedures relative to inspection, public education and information activities; Page 3 of 6 The laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to emergency services response activities; Organizational philosophy and ethical policies that direct all personnel in the discharge of their duties; Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Skill in... • The operation of emergency medical equipment; • The operation of fire equipment and apparatus; • Fire, emergency medical, and hazardous materials practices; • Rescue and extrication procedures; • Filling out forms for documentation; • Performing physically strenuous activities in a high stress environment; • Communications and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; • Adjusting actions in relation to the actions of others or situational requirements; • Giving full attention to what people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Ability to... • Understand and operate within the Incident Management System; • Learn and apply emergency services principles, practices, methods, techniques, and equipment to work situations; • Identify critical incident scene safety factors and address them appropriately; • Observe or monitor people's behavior to assess patient condition; • Understand the effects of fire involvement and spread as related to the rescue of firefighters and civilians; • Work at heights greater than ten feet frequently; work at heights of up to 100' occasionally; • Move objects 40-60 pounds short distances (30 feet or more) frequently; hold 80-100 lbs. frequently; carry 50-150 lbs. infrequently; lift or drag in excess of 150 lbs. of force occasionally; • Perform duties requiring frequent pulling of 40 pounds or more, such as removing hose from apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment, and opening doors on apparatus, as required; • Bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, and perform repetitive motions repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services, fire ground, or other response -related duties; • Lift arms above shoulder level to cut vent holes with an axe or force entry into vehicles using specialized tools; • Travel across wet, slippery, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; • Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases; • Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties; Page 4 of 6 • Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration; • Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements; • Within accepted safety practices, rely on sense of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to help determine the nature of an emergency and make operational decisions; • Understand apparatus and equipment limitations as related to response and emergency scene activities; • Operate equipment at maximum operating efficiency consistent with needs, safety, and mechanical limitations of the equipment; • Observe equipment or personnel to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards; • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong— recognize potential problems; • Maintain control under extremely stressful conditions; • Make life and death decisions during emergency situations; • Learnjob-related material through structured lecture, reading, and computer-based instruction, through oral instruction and observation, and through hands-on activities; • Communicate ideas orally and in writing in the English language so that others will understand; • Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language; • Comprehend and make inferences from written material in the English language; • Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face, one-on-one settings; • Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public; • Continue to learn new technical and operational methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations; • Exercise a high degree of self-discipline; • Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others. Minimum Acceptable Experience, Training, and Certification: • No specific work experience required. • Graduation from High School or G.E.D. equivalency. • Must be able to pass a civil service exam, criminal history review, oral board interview, physical abilities test, and medical physical that complies with department hiring procedures. • Possession of a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license, and ability to obtain a Class B motor vehicle operator's license within one year of hire. • Certified as Structure Firefighter — Basic, by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. • Certified as Emergency Medical Technician — Basic, by the Texas State Department of Health Services. • Certified at the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials response, by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards, within one year of hire. • CPR certification — American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent, within one year of hire. Preferred Experience, Training, and Certification: • Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications: Structure Firefighter — Intermediate or above Page 5 of 6 • Driver/Operator • Fire Service Instructor • Fire Inspector • Fire (Cause & Origin) Investigator • Arson Investigator • Hazardous Materials Technician • Fire Officer I • Fire Officer II • Marine Firefighter • Aircraft Rescue Firefighter • Texas State Department of Health Services certifications: • Emergency Medical Technician — Intermediate • Emergency Medical Technician — Paramedic • Completion of accredited college hours in any area according to the following increments: • 30+ semester hours • 60+ semester hours • Associate's Degree • Bachelor's Degree • Master's Degree • Military Service with Honorable Discharge • City of Beaumont resident Additional Requirements: • Some assignments will require performance of other essential and marginal functions depending on work location, assignment, or shift. • Some assignments require the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, have an acceptable driving record. Must possess a valid Class B driver's license within one year of hire. • Employees in this class may be required to relieve an officer of higher rank and, when so assigned, are responsible for the duties and job requirements of that position until relieved of those duties. • Personnel must maintain all minimum entry level requirements and any certifications for which he/she received preference points during the hiring process for the duration of his/her employment. Page 6 of 6