EMT Probationary (FC 132)

JobID: 261025

Category: Protective Svc

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-09-23T16:27:22+00:00

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Salary Range: $56,622.80 - $56,622.80

Works under an assigned fire station Lieutenant to support both Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations in medical situations. Administers medical treatment in response to patient's medical condition. Implements property orders and protocols when transporting patient using ambulance. Communicates with medical personnel at the hospital regarding medical treatment and/or condition of the patient. Educates the public on fire safety, prevention, and hazard mitigation. Promotes and supports public safety initiatives such as smoke detector programs, prevention education in schools, and commercial pre-incident planning. Handles emergency call and drives ambulance to transport patients to hospitals or medical facilities. Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office. Gathers medical information by questioning patient or other bystanders to collect medical information. Assists with loading and unloading patients into or from the ambulance. Utilizes protective equipment such as air pack, turnouts, and gloves. Explores the safest evacuation routes to carry and assist conscious, and unconscious victims. Utilizes specialized equipment also known as the jaws-of-life to pry open vehicles, equipment, or structures. Assembles hoses and couplings to water sources, pumps, nozzles, etc., and advances charged hose lines to fight the fire. Identifies flammable or hazardous materials. Extinguishes fires in areas where there is no visibility and extreme heat. Opens holes in structures using axes, pike poles, or other equipment. Preserves evidence of arson for use by an arson investigator. Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus.