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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following describe the principal functions of this position and scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work functions. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas;

• Responds to emergency calls
• Reads maps
• Drives emergency vehicles as necessary
• Observes and performs emergency medical care
• Evaluates scene on arrival; determines nature and extent of illness or injury; takes vitals and visually observes changes in skin color; determinates patient status by interpreting diagnostic signs; determines size of and hazards of fire scene.
• Establishes priority for emergency care; initiates first responder procedures at the scene as necessary.
• Renders appropriate emergency care, based on competency level, to stabilize the patient such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), spinal immobilization, providing oxygen, triage, assess the effects of treatment.
• Uses medical equipment, based on competency level, follows infection disease protocol; practices proper disposal of biohazard waste.
• Performs station housekeeping and routine office work as required.
• Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient to ambulance and on to a medical facility.
• Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation; tests all equipment on a regular basis and checks for future readiness.
• Communicates effectively and coherently over two-way radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Attends shift meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing job related techniques, state/local policies, procedures, codes, and laws.
• Assists with community events such as educating children and the public on the 911 emergency system, fire prevention procedures, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Performs duties related to fire suppression and prevention including; rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work.
• Performs duties on motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) including; emergency medical care and extrication.
• Assists with fire pre-planning.