Agenda Report - Firefighter Medic

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CITY OF COLTON FIREFIGHTER MEDIC DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Fire Captain, perform the full array of duties assigned to the Firefighter Medic class including responding to all calls for life support, fire suppression and fire prevention; demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assist in the training of lower level Firefighter positions; perform a variety of other tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Firefighter Medic is the journey level class primarily responsible for responding to fire alarms, providing life support at emergency scenes and protecting life and property endangered by fire; This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Firefighter by the performance of medical and life support duties. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May occasionally exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level Firefighter staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Perform the full array of duties assigned to the Firefighter Medic classification including the provision of medical aid and life support at an emergency scene and perform fire suppression and fire prevention duties. • Provide full range of medical aid and life support at an emergency scene; may perform victim extrication; and interact with hospital personnel. • Test and maintain medical and rescue equipment and drug inventory. • Perform the full range of duties assigned to the Firefighter series at a fire scene such as responding to alarms, hooking lines to hydrant, laying lines of hose, making initial attack, directing streams of water, carrying and set- ting up ladders, ventilating buildings, performing search and rescue, administering first aid, and mopping, sweeping, and cleaning after fires, and performing salvage and overhaul; may participate in fire investigations of cause and origin. • Test, wash, polish and service fire apparatus and equipment; test, wash and hang hose. • Drill with engine company members; attend special training sessions on fire fighting and prevention techniques; study City layout and water systems. • Participate in engine company fire prevention inspections of local businesses and companies. • Participate in station maintenance and upkeep. • Participate in department public education program regarding fire prevention. • Prepare reports and documentation related to paramedic and fire suppression calls. • Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties. • Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints. • Perform other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may work around or in contact with hazardous materials, blood products and other potentially toxic substances. Incumbent may be subject to physical threats, verbal abuse, or other stressful situations. During fire suppression activities, incumbent wears self-contained breathing apparatus and enters smoke filled buildings. QUALIFICATIONS: