Firefighter Paramedic

Fire LieutenantrnrnrnrnrnBANDBrnrnGRADE3rnSUBGRADE1rnrnFLSA STATUSSalaried/Non-exemptrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnCLASS SUMMARY:This class is the second level in a three level Sworn Fire series. Incumbents are responsible for supervising firefighter staff and providing emergency support in the event of a fire or medical emergency. Typical duties may include: maintaining readiness for emergency call response; responding to fire, medical, and related emergency calls when dispatched and taking proper action; scheduling and evaluating work; reviewing incident reports; performing and supervising routine apparatus and facility maintenance; educating staff and public on fire safety/prevention; and/or, performing other related activities.rnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnrnTYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrn1.rnrnrnSupervises firefighter staff to include prioritizing and assigning work related to fire suppression, hazard mitigation, victim rescue, and medical emergencies; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. (B3)rnrnrnrnrn2.rnrnrnPerforms and supervises routine activities related to apparatus and equipment maintenance and preparation, as well as facility maintenance; ensures proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus, equipment, and facility. (B3)rnrnrnrnrn3.rnrnrnResponds to fire suppression, hazard mitigation, victim rescue, and medical emergencies; maintains readiness for emergency call response; extinguishes fires and performs related life and property protection; provides emergency medical care at a basic and advanced life support level. (B2)rnrnrnrnrn4.rnrnrnConducts training drills, safety checks, and physical fitness activities and exercises; and conducts or participates in fire department programs or training sessions to educate staff and public on fire safety/prevention. (B2)rnrnrnrnrn5.rnrnrnReviews and/or prepares incident, patient care, and other reports and documentation, and processes staff payroll. (B2)rnrnrnrnrn6.rnrnrnPerforms other duties of a similar nature or level. (N/B)rnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnThis job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.rnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnrnrnTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Associate's degree and two years of firefighting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.rnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnrnrnLICENSING REQUIREMENTS:Paramedic Certification; Driver Operator Certification; Class B Driver's License. rn(Fire Officer I & Fire Inspector)-Required within 1 year of employment in positionrnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnrnrnKNOWLEDGE:rnrnSupervisory principles;rnFire suppression techniques;rnModern firefighting and rescue principles and tactics;rnEmergency medical care;rnPhysical fitness principles;rnVehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques;rnTraining principles;rnOccupational hazards and safety precautions;rnApplicable tools and equipment associated with firefighting;rnApplicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations.rnrnrnrnSKILLS:rnrnMonitoring and evaluating subordinates;rnDelegating and prioritizing work;rnProviding emergency medical care;rnSuppressing fires;rnLeading a crew in emergency and non-emergency situations;rnAssessing risks;rnConducting trainings;rnOperating applicable tools and equipment associated with firefighting;rnUsing a computer and related software applications;rnMaintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment, and apparatus;rnDriving emergency response vehicles;rnMaintaining physical fitness;rnPreparing, analyzing, and maintaining reports;rnUtilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.rnrnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnrnrnPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:rnPositions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.rnVery Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.rnIncumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; incumbents may also be expected to travel.rnrnrnrnrn rnrnrnrnrnCLASS HISTORY INFORMATION:Date: October 2017rnRevised: September 2019