Firefighter Aemt
CurrentThis position is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment to victims of accidents and other life-threatening situations, performing firefighting tasks, maintaining fire equipment/vehicles, and completing certification requirements. Examples of Duties Render emergency and lifesaving medical assistance to those in need; respond to life threatening, fire, and emergency medical situations; perform the duties and tasks of a certified firefighter; assess, treat, and transport injured or sick persons to appropriate care facility; extricate victims of accidents when necessary; maintain fire equipment, vehicles and fire station; ensure the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular inspection; prepares and completes required reports and logs including PCR reports; participates in department training and certification classes; maintain current state certification through continuing education; performs related duties as required. Knowledge of basic emergency medical and life-sustaining techniques including cardiac care, trauma and shock care, ventilation and other CPR techniques; knowledge of medical terminology; knowledge of state and Dekalb County fire fighting and life rescue procedures and practices; knowledge of the geography of Dekalb County and the road system; skill in driving, emergency and otherwise; skill in the administration of emergency medical techniques and in patient assessment; skill in dealing with emergency situations and victims of trauma; skill in performing general mechanical maintenance; skill in dexterity in operating fire and emergency vehicles, specialized emergency medical equipment, fire equipment and apparatus including ladders, hoses, pumps, and specialized life rescue equipment.
