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Firefighter/EMT
Keystone Valley Fire Dept
329 W 1st Ave
Parkesburg, PA 19365
610-857-3234
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer FF/EMT) serves the
community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that
immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance.
They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Keystone Valley Fire Department, and
they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical
aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public
education.
The Volunteer FF/EMT normally works under the supervision of a company officer
and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected
to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high
risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases.
The Volunteer FF/EMT is required to attend regularly scheduled training to maintain
the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a
firefighter and EMS provider by state law, county protocols, and standard
operating procedures.
The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter/EMT is continuously evaluated for general
knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are
corrected through remedial training.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT is a non-compensated position. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to
respond from home or work to District calls.
Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT will at all
time present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue
and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests
for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter/EMT places
equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams;
raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses
Self-Contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT may enter burning
buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry
Heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. The Volunteer
Firefighter/EMT also responds to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care and
transport of sick or injured persons, setting up and/or operating oxygen and auto-defibrillation
equipment, administering pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured and
performing other related work as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed primarily in the fire station, then on emergency medical scenes,
mass casualty, fire scenes and extra ordinary events as they occur. Performing tasks
under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion. The exposure to death,
emotional stress, patients with contagious diseases and terminal illnesses can be
expected.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly required to
use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and
documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning;
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observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact
with fire district members, other organizations and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical hazard from fire, equipment, traffic, smoke inhalation, and falling objects at
emergency scenes, and exposure to health risks may occur. Performance of hazardous tasks
under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited
visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gases, extremes in temperatures,
cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, contagious diseases, and
terminal illness.
The Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer FF/EMT) serves the
community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that
immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance.
They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Keystone Valley Fire Department, and
they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical
aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public
education.
The Volunteer FF/EMT normally works under the supervision of a company officer
and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected
to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high
risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases.
The Volunteer FF/EMT is required to attend regularly scheduled training to maintain
the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a
firefighter and EMS provider by state law, county protocols, and standard
operating procedures.
The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter/EMT is continuously evaluated for general
knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team. Any deficiencies are
corrected through remedial training.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT is a non-compensated position. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs are not normally assigned shifts but are expected to
respond from home or work to District calls.
Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT will at all
time present themselves in a courteous, professional and responsible manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue
and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests
for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter/EMT places
equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams;
raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses
Self-Contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT may enter burning
buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry
Heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. The Volunteer
Firefighter/EMT also responds to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care and
transport of sick or injured persons, setting up and/or operating oxygen and auto-defibrillation
equipment, administering pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured and
performing other related work as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed primarily in the fire station, then on emergency medical scenes,
mass casualty, fire scenes and extra ordinary events as they occur. Performing tasks
under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion. The exposure to death,
emotional stress, patients with contagious diseases and terminal illnesses can be
expected.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly required to
use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and
documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning;
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observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact
with fire district members, other organizations and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical hazard from fire, equipment, traffic, smoke inhalation, and falling objects at
emergency scenes, and exposure to health risks may occur. Performance of hazardous tasks
under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as limited
visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals and gases, extremes in temperatures,
cramped surroundings, and contact with death, emotional stress, contagious diseases, and
terminal illness.
Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT
Requirements
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS-TRAINING IS PROVIDED
Knowledge of:
• Modern fire service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Fire protection systems, evacuation considerations, and building construction
regulations for fire safety.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and
carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
• Obtain or possesses and maintain certification as an EMT-Basic or IV Tech, or
Intermediate, when eligible per County standards.
• Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency
situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
• Learn the geography of the District, the location of important buildings and the
street system.
• Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting,
hydraulics, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment, and apparatus,
and other classes associated with recognized fire fighter and EMT standards.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
• Assist career staff in performing protective inspections of structures and
businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre-incident surveys for
tactical planning.
• Assist career staff in conducting fire-safety education classes.
• Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively
and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location,
extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
• Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency
situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
• Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
• Assist career staff in updating map book for new additions, streets, and
complexes for use in emergencies.
• Service and operate all District equipment and apparatus.
• Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders,
and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
• Prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform
assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance and painting.
• Perform community service activities.
• Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift
operation logs, to accommodate needs of the district including computer data
entry.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from
high school and it is desirable to have obtained an associate’s degree and/or a four-year college
degree in fire suppression, emergency medicine or a related field.
Licenses; Certificates; Special requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid PA Driver’s License
Knowledge of:
• Modern fire service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Fire protection systems, evacuation considerations, and building construction
regulations for fire safety.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and
carry out verbal and written instructions using the English language.
• Obtain or possesses and maintain certification as an EMT-Basic or IV Tech, or
Intermediate, when eligible per County standards.
• Maintain physical conditioning necessary to perform efficiently in emergency
situations; meet medical and physical agility standards as established.
• Learn the geography of the District, the location of important buildings and the
street system.
• Participate in training drills; attend school and classes on fire fighting,
hydraulics, first aid and emergency medicine, fire equipment, and apparatus,
and other classes associated with recognized fire fighter and EMT standards.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
• Assist career staff in performing protective inspections of structures and
businesses in the community for fire hazards and pre-incident surveys for
tactical planning.
• Assist career staff in conducting fire-safety education classes.
• Analyze and cope with a variety of emergency situations calmly but effectively
and to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location,
extent, and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
• Sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency
situations; to work at varying heights above grade.
• Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors, and the general public; to work effectively as a team member.
• Assist career staff in updating map book for new additions, streets, and
complexes for use in emergencies.
• Service and operate all District equipment and apparatus.
• Perform necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders,
and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
• Prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform
assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance and painting.
• Perform community service activities.
• Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift
operation logs, to accommodate needs of the district including computer data
entry.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from
high school and it is desirable to have obtained an associate’s degree and/or a four-year college
degree in fire suppression, emergency medicine or a related field.
Licenses; Certificates; Special requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid PA Driver’s License
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