Firefighter Paramedic

Job Summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking a skilled Firefighter Paramedic to join our team. As a Firefighter Paramedic, you will be responsible for responding to emergency medical calls, fires, and other incidents to protect lives and property. You will also participate in the maintenance of fire equipment and apparatus, rescue vehicles, and the station.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administer patient care to all victims/patients by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment.
2. Participate in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public, such as attending off-site facilities or hosting visitors at the station.
3. Conduct fire safety activities for the general public, including providing information on fire prevention and safety measures.
4. Assist in developing pre-fire plans for businesses, public buildings, and residences, including surveying buildings and collecting information on hazardous materials and occupancy.
5. Participate in activities designed to maintain and enhance job-related skills and knowledge, including training and certification programs.
6. Ensure proper operation and conditioning of equipment used for incident response, including performing scheduled cleaning, checks, and maintenance.
7. Locate and remove victims from incident scenes, utilizing specialized rescue techniques and equipment to minimize trauma and ensure life safety.
8. Carry out officer/incident commander's fire suppression orders, following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety.
9. Act to minimize the impact of property loss from incidents, assessing what areas of the incident should be preserved for investigation and inspecting the scene to determine what debris should be left undisturbed.

Requirements

• Possess a current Paramedic License and National Registry certification.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the announcement closing date.
• Possess a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. certificate by the announcement closing date.
• No felony convictions.
• Be able to obtain a Firefighter I/II Certification within one year of the hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification.
• Passing score on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) if not Firefighter I/II certified.

Competencies

• Adaptability & Flexibility.
• Computer & Technology Operations.
• Customer Service.
• Leadership & Management.
• Learning & Memory.
• Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
• Oral Communication & Comprehension.
• Physical Abilities.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making.
• Professionalism & Integrity.
• Psychomotor Abilities.
• Researching & Referencing.
• Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing.
• Self-Management & Initiative.
• Sensory Abilities.
• Small Tool & Equipment Use.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal.
• Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
• Technical Skills.
• Written Communication & Comprehension.

Critical Knowledge

• Knowledge of normal standards and values for patient vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, pulse, temperature) in order to detect deviation.
• Knowledge of the immediate and temporary treatment of a victim of sudden illness or injury.
• Knowledge of state EMS protocols.
• Knowledge of medical care used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until patient can be given full medical care (e.g., cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, drowning, and foreign body airway obstruction).
• Knowledge of fire prevention techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of standard firefighting tactics for combating fires and changes in standards.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire service training standards.
• Knowledge of firefighting equipment maintenance procedures.

Work Environment

Work is conducted both indoors in employer-owned facilities (e.g., fire station) as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and Emergency Medical facilities. Work involves use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment. May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens.

Physical Demands

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires and respond to emergency medical calls.