Accepting Applications for: Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• Proof of certifications must be submitted by the application deadline and can be attached to your application or emailed to tfeldkamp@nrfems.org

• Ability to make sound judgments in critical situations often without consultation and supervision.

• Ability to effectively relate to people of various socio-economic levels.

• Basic computer competency.

• Valid Ohio Driver's License.

• High School diploma or GED; State of Ohio Firefighter II and State of Ohio Paramedic certification.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

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Responsibilities​

• This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks related to protecting life and property by performing fire suppression and providing emergency medical services; participating in fire station and equipment maintenance; engaging in training and exercise programs as directed; and other related tasks as required.

• Provide immediate and superior fire suppression and emergency medical services when responding to dispatched calls using established procedures and performance standards to ensure services are administered effectively and efficiently.

• Participate in fire station and equipment maintenance to assure a safe, clean work environment and well-maintained, functioning equipment in order to fully perform job duties.

• Accurately complete all required forms, documentation and correspondence so that it is precise, understandable and conveys the necessary information.

• Ensure proper operation of firefighting, rescue and life support equipment, instruments and supplies.

• Inventory and restock firefighting, rescue, drug, medical and facility maintenance supplies.

• Participate in all training exercises and/or drills as required or assigned.

• Maintain currency in critical skills required for firefighting and performance of emergency medical services.

• Participate in continuing education programs to ensure maintenance of all fire, medical and driving certification requirements of the position.

• Maintain effective working relationships with all employees, other agencies and the general public.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.