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Volunteer EMT
Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department
5925 Cove Road
Public Safety Center
Roanoke, VA 24019
540/777/8701
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Engage directly in providing emergency medical services using support and stabilization procedures at the scene of an accident or illness and during transport to medical facilities, assists in the maintenance of stations and equipment, does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
A volunteer in this class performs responsible emergency medical services work in the Fire & Rescue Department under the general supervision of the volunteer station officer. Volunteers in this class are primarily responsible for responding to calls involving rescue. The EMS volunteer will test rescue emergency equipment in preparation for emergency calls. The volunteer assists in the routine maintenance of buildings and grounds at assigned stations. The individual must work well with the other emergency services including volunteer and career personnel often under hazardous and stressful conditions, responding promptly to directions given by the on-site supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (ILLISTRATIVE ONLY)
• Works at stations responding to calls for emergency assistance
• Provides emergency medical services using emergency life support and stabilization procedures at the scene of the accident or illness and during transport to medical facilities
• Performs rescue activities in potentially life-threatening situations
• Replenishes supplies and required vehicle maintenance following a call
• Prepares and maintains records and reports for emergency and patient responses, including legal accountability
• Through continuing training, keeps informed of the latest EMS techniques within training certification
• Monitors health, safety and the physical condition of personnel at fires or other hazardous sites
• Operates medical radio equipment
• Assists in routine maintenance of building and grounds at assigned stations
Engage directly in providing emergency medical services using support and stabilization procedures at the scene of an accident or illness and during transport to medical facilities, assists in the maintenance of stations and equipment, does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
A volunteer in this class performs responsible emergency medical services work in the Fire & Rescue Department under the general supervision of the volunteer station officer. Volunteers in this class are primarily responsible for responding to calls involving rescue. The EMS volunteer will test rescue emergency equipment in preparation for emergency calls. The volunteer assists in the routine maintenance of buildings and grounds at assigned stations. The individual must work well with the other emergency services including volunteer and career personnel often under hazardous and stressful conditions, responding promptly to directions given by the on-site supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (ILLISTRATIVE ONLY)
• Works at stations responding to calls for emergency assistance
• Provides emergency medical services using emergency life support and stabilization procedures at the scene of the accident or illness and during transport to medical facilities
• Performs rescue activities in potentially life-threatening situations
• Replenishes supplies and required vehicle maintenance following a call
• Prepares and maintains records and reports for emergency and patient responses, including legal accountability
• Through continuing training, keeps informed of the latest EMS techniques within training certification
• Monitors health, safety and the physical condition of personnel at fires or other hazardous sites
• Operates medical radio equipment
• Assists in routine maintenance of building and grounds at assigned stations
Volunteer Category: EMT
Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care within certification status. Able to work in hazardous or stressful conditions; ability to manage major emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions with regard to patient care; knowledge of the geographical layout of the County, including the street and road network; ability to work well with others; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep complex incidents reports; aptitude for mechanical work; ability to accept orders by radio.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certification in accordance with OEMS EMT-B certification &/or EVOC certification within (18) months of acceptance. Must maintain all required certifications throughout volunteer membership. Must maintain good physical fitness. Must successfully pass background screening to include criminal history.
EMS Volunteers may participate in training related to firefighting to see if they are interested, but first must complete the necessary steps including: Volunteer Office must receive written permission from the organization Chief and correlating Fire Company Chief, successful completion of medical exam by RCFRD contracted physician. Once completing the training, the EMS volunteer is not authorized or insured to participate in ANY firefighting activities until joining a RCFRD fire company.
Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care within certification status. Able to work in hazardous or stressful conditions; ability to manage major emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions with regard to patient care; knowledge of the geographical layout of the County, including the street and road network; ability to work well with others; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep complex incidents reports; aptitude for mechanical work; ability to accept orders by radio.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Certification in accordance with OEMS EMT-B certification &/or EVOC certification within (18) months of acceptance. Must maintain all required certifications throughout volunteer membership. Must maintain good physical fitness. Must successfully pass background screening to include criminal history.
EMS Volunteers may participate in training related to firefighting to see if they are interested, but first must complete the necessary steps including: Volunteer Office must receive written permission from the organization Chief and correlating Fire Company Chief, successful completion of medical exam by RCFRD contracted physician. Once completing the training, the EMS volunteer is not authorized or insured to participate in ANY firefighting activities until joining a RCFRD fire company.
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