The EMT must have and maintain the physical and mental ability needed to: React and move rapidly from a sedentary to active condition in response to environmental situations or events; Render care to the level of training/licensure as another person of equal training and experience would; Operate all equipment necessary for performing routine daily assignments; Operate office equipment, such as telephones, audio/visual devices, computer or workstation keyboards, and calculators as needed; Operate/utilize all district vehicle mounted equipment whether in a mobile or stationary mode; Perform required duties for extended periods of time while exposed to adverse conditions, to include time worked in excess of normal daily shift and rotating shift work; Be able to discern colors as they are applied in traffic safety situations (electric signals, signing, hazardous materials placards, etc.); Adequately judge distances and estimate speed; See, read and recognize obstacles in a variety of normal and/or emergency environments. The EMT must have the ability to: Comprehend and implement verbal and written instructions; Apply reasoning skills when confronted with circumstances requiring discretionary decisions; Establish priorities and construct subsequent plans during normal duties; Formulate and carry out an appropriate course of action for a given situation for which no specific rule or procedure has been established; Apply theory based instruction/training to actual incidents/situations; Handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially; Retain and retrieve information furnished in the form of, but not limited to, bulletins, memos, verbal reports, training and classes; Be capable of receiving and giving instructions.