Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Good knowledge of emergency medical conditions, techniques and procedures; good powers of observation; ability to operate bio-medical and telecommunications equipment; ability to perform calmly and efficiently in crisis situations; ability to maintain records and prepare reports using a computer; ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff and outside agencies; ability to understand written laws and apply them to specific situations; physical strength adequate to lift unconscious patients; ability to operate specially equipped vehicles under emergency conditions, willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and assigned shifts, willingness to work with unpaid volunteers who will be performing fire suppression or the same functions as paid personnel; willingness to assist in training activities for both paid and volunteer personnel; willingness to maintain vehicles, equipment and station house in good condition; willingness to maintain physical conditioning commensurate with the demands of the position. Operates specially equipped vehicles to respond to emergencies; provide care to stabilize persons with life threatening problems resulting from trauma or other medical emergencies; participates in the provision of emergency medical treatment to accident or other victims including, but not limited to: extrication, splinting, immobilization, airway management, CPR, Homeostasis, IV therapy and drug administration (within existing protocols), ECG monitoring, defibrillation; monitors and transmits assessment and vital signs information via radio or telephone; keeps records of emergency calls, patient treatment and problems encountered and solutions rendered in the course of duty; maintains equipment on specially equipped vehicles in appropriate operating condition; participates in emergency training of police, fire and EMS personnel as well as members of the community; conducts initial scene assessments, initiates and participates in the incident command system on the scene of incidents; assists the EMS Director or his designees with public information and education in activities including, but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, and AED; maintains station house and apparatus in good condition.