Experienced Firefighter

Company: Spotsylvania County, VA

Location: —

Clearance Required: —

Salary: $58,146.69 - $114,770.81 Annually

Description

Under general supervision, performs skilled technical work in operating a mobile medical unit, rescuing victims, and administering emergency medical care to patients during transport to medical facilities. Work involves responding to emergency/non-emergency calls, administering advanced/basic life support treatment to sick/injured persons, and transporting patients to medical facilities. Work also involves performing general firefighting duties. Employee is responsible for performing in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but must exercise considerable independent judgment in diagnosing a victim’s condition and in applying life sustaining medical care. Employee is subject to the normal hazards of emergency rescue and firefighting work, including risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Person(s) in this position will encounter sensitive information in

Requirements

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services Department practices as they pertain to performance of duties relating to position of Firefighter. Knowledge of advanced/basic life support and emergency medical procedures, protocols, and procedures. Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention, rescue/extrication operations, and hazardous material response methods, techniques, practices and procedures. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the County and of Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services Department practices as they pertain to performance of duties relating to position of Firefighter. Closing date: Continuous.