Firefighter/Paramedic

Excelsior Springs, MO • Full-time • Excelsior Springs, Missouri, United States • from $55.44k / year • 4h ago

Job Description

Receives calls and notifies personnel; drives equipment in responding to emergency calls in the suppression of fire, including medical rescue assignments; performs entry ventilation, salvage work; performs preventative maintenance and operates equipment; assists in the suppression of fire and in the protection of life and property; performs rescue operations and administers first aid and cares for the ill or injured on the scene and in transit; directs other persons on medical responses; restocks ambulance supplies and checks equipment; cleans, tests, and maintains emergency equipment in the state of readiness; makes final inspections; performs clean-up, overhaul, and salvage work; responds to major alarms while off duty.

Qualifications

Knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics; knowledge of technical firefighting, first aid, and medical principles and techniques; ability to meet standards as to age, height, weight, and physical conditions established by the appointing authorities; ability to operate and maintain fire and rescue equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to render effective EMTP services; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility; ability to maintain acceptable cooperative relationships and communication with superiors, employees, and the public.

Education, Training and Experience

A minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license
Licensed as an EMTP in the state of Missouri. ACLS and PALS are preferred.
Certification as a Firefighter I & II
Hazardous Materials: Awareness and Operations, is required

Applying

Applications can be found online. 24/48 schedule with Kelly day every tenth shift. 11 paid holidays and a personal day.

The City of Excelsior Springs, MO is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, mental or physical disability, religion, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law in the admission or access to, or employment in, its programs or activities.