FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (PREFERRED) OR FIREFIGHTER/EMT
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (PREFERRED) OR FIREFIGHTER/EMT
Salary $24.09 - $28.47 Hourly
Location Frisco, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Department
FIre Department
Job Number202101022
Summary
Perform a variety of highly technical and specialized tasks involving and/or related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention, administration, and other special assignments as required.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties shown in this description and may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
- Administers first aid and emergency medical care to injured/ill persons consistent with the level authorized by Texas Department of State Health Services certification, established medical protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Secures safety of the incident scene.
- Determines medical status and priority of medical treatment.
- Stabilizes and immobilizes patients and prescribes a mode of transportation to emergency medical care facilities based on condition of patients.
- Follows established universal health precautions in the treatment and care of patients.
- Inspects, tests, cleans and maintains station facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus and hydrants as needed.
- Conducts pre-incident planning of businesses to identify possible fire or life safety hazards and educates business owners in fire prevention.
- Participates in daily training exercises and instruction to increase performance.
- Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public, other Department personnel, and other City departments.
- Interprets and explains City and Department policies and procedures to the public.
- Maintains all activity and material usage logs.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies/equipment and fire equipment/supplies for assigned station and apparatus.
Agency City of Frisco
Address6101 Frisco Square Blvd
Frisco, Texas, 75034Websitehttp://www.friscotexas.gov