Paramedic | Firefighter - Smithfield

+ Provides advanced pre-hospital care to critically ill or injured patients including performing advanced procedures administering medications interfacility transfers and performs fire protection as needed within City's jurisdiction + Develop effective working relationships with supervisors medical professionals co-workers and the public + Respond promptly to emergencies including structure fires wildfires medical emergencies traffic accidents hazardous materials spills natural disasters interfacility transfers etc.<+ Essential duties include meeting performance standards established with supervisor development of working relationships maintenance of apparatus equipment tools devices vehicles basic life support techniques procedures practices modern strategy tactics for fire suppression related activities occupational hazards standard safety practices +<+ Operate proficiently various types of apparatus equipment used in firefighting activities medical emergencies respond emergency situations perform tasks duties responsibilities associated certifications licenses essential tasks identified herein +<+ Conduct daily inspections condition readiness apparatus equipment clean wash maintain apparatus equipment maintain fire station grounds participate periodic testing ladders hose SCBA pumps other apparatus equipment <+ Participate life safety inspections commercial residential public assemblies governmental buildings ensure compliance applicable regulations ordinances standards inspect test fire protection systems inform occupant findings make recommendations correction hazards develop quick access plans commercial occupancies inspect flow tests hydrants

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