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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Lead Firefighter (Paramedic)

Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$69K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Lead Firefighter (Paramedic) to ensure that the work performed by a team of firefighters meets supervisory standards. The role involves responding to emergencies, assessing patient conditions, and providing advanced life support treatment, as well as driving and operating complex firefighting equipment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Firefighter (paramedic) responsible for assuring that the work performed by six other employees in the Branch are in accordance with supervisory instructions

Incumbent responds to accidents and other emergencies involving injury, illnesses, hazardous environments, and other unknowns

Determines scene safety, makes an assessment of the patient's condition and selects from a variety of Advanced Life Support Protocols. Provides treatment as prescribed in protocol, modifies the protocol, as necessary, within prescribed limits

Drives and operates fire department vehicles of significant complexity to include firefighting equipment (Fire Engines, Aerial Ladder, ALS Ambulance, Hazardous Materials Response unit, Support equipment, Rescue boats and forklifts as required

Provides on-the-job training to new employees and re-occurring training to all employees, EMT instructor training to instructors in accordance with established procedures, policies, SOPs, etc

Qualification

Emergency Medical Technician - ParamedicAdvanced Life Support ProtocolsFire Officer 1Fire Instructor 1Driver Operator - PumperFirefighter IIIDriver Operator - AerialDriver Operator - ARFFDriver Operator - Mobile Water SupplyOn-the-job TrainingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) implementing or providing training in established medical techniques, methods, and/or equipment for stabilizing patients for transport; and 2) responding to fire and medical emergencies, providing patients with advanced life support treatment to include performing electrocardiograms (EKG), starting intravenous fluids, and resuscitation

An appropriate, valid state and government driver's license is required as well as Emergency Vehicle Operators certification to operate all vehicles assigned to the Fire Protection and Prevention Division

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R (Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter

Incumbent is subject to periodic (e.g. annual) medical examinations following appointment to determine fitness for continued performance of the duties of the position

Incumbent must successfully complete an annual Job Performance Test

Incumbent must participate in a cardiovascular physical fitness program

Incumbent must wear uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures

Incumbent is required to report for duty during Natural Disasters and other emergency situations as directed by the Fire Chief. Employee must maintain a functioning telephone at residence to aid in contact during recall situations

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

One year trial/probationary period may be required

Direct Deposit of Pay is required

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible