Firefighter (Paramedic)

Incumbent serves as a Firefighter (Paramedic) for the VAMC Martinsburg WV, adjacent Federal agencies, and designated mutual aid partners. Incumbent is required to respond to emergencies as directed by the Fire Chief, Supervisory Firefighters or designees. Also works within the scope of all Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and other applicable protocols. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major Duties: Firefighter duties 60% Performs firefighting and rescue operations using proper extinguishing solutions and methods of decontamination. Wears protective gear to prevent accidents, illness, or injury due to encounters with such agents as poisonous gases, radioactive materials, and/or hazardous biological products. Performs crash/rescue (i.e. helicopters) and firefighting in environments wherein the existence of flammables and explosives mechanisms and systems, performs standby duty, and remains current on all developments which could impact upon the difficulty of rescue and fighting fires through participation in pre-fire planning and fire prevention exercises. Fights fires and rescues personnel under circumstances of a very difficult and dangerous nature. Performs duties in small and restricted areas making movement while wearing bulky, protective equipment difficult. Performs firefighting complicated by the proximity of fuel, electrical cables, and miscellaneous high-pressure lines as well as the existence of such items as paint or volatile cleaning liquids. Drive and operate ALS and BLS ambulances, firefighting apparatus of significant complexity, e.g., pumpers, aerial ladder trucks, and rescue trucks. The firefighter drives a vehicle to the scene of the fire following a predetermined route or selects an alternate route when necessary; positions the vehicle, considering factors such as wind direction, water sources, hazards from falling structures. Paramedic duties 30% Performs emergency procedures. Provides thorough physical examinations to assess the condition of patients and plans treatment methods. Administers electrocardiology methodology to include EKGs, defibrillation (manual), and use of transcutaneous external pacemakers. Engages in advance/invasive airway proceedings such as needle or surgical cricothyrotomy, endotracheal intubation, nasal intubation, pleural decompression; and CPAP applications. Assesses pediatric (including infant and neonatal) patient conditions through detailed, systematic physicals and provides high levels of treatment to include resuscitation. Performs childbirth in emergency situations and takes care of newborns. Follows standing orders or those of a physician in administering medicines/solutions both orally and intravenously. Performs computations relative to medication doses for patients, records drugs given and documents the effects of the drugs on patients and provides pertinent information to medical providers both enroute and upon arrival at medical facility Intermediate Life Support Duties In addition to Basic Life Support duties, the incumbent provides an enhanced level of life support during emergency proceedings. Conducts through systematic evaluative processes to assess patient conditions. Based upon appropriate certification and departmental protocols, performs and provides EKG interpretations. performs high level airway procedures using an esophageal or dual lumen airway device; performs oral intubation via laryngoscopy. Ensures the proper placement of emergency advanced airway devices. Performs intravenous fluid start-ups and administers selected medications as protocols dictate. Hazardous Materials Operations and Technician Duties 5% In the presence of hazardous materials or in cases wherein release is possible, employee provides initial responses to the site in an effort to protect life, property, and the environment from the ill effects that hazardous material inflict. Performs hazard risk assessments in the performance of initial incident evaluations. Attempts to learn the kind of ma

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