S-258-9

Job Title: Firefighter Paramedic - OMJST

Worksite Location: Canton, Ohio 44714

Number of Openings: 15

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General Statement of Duties: * This is an entry level position under close supervision of Fire Department Officers. An employee in this class serves as a member of the Fire Division for the protection of life and property by acting at fires and other emergencies. Firefighter/Paramedics shall be capable of performing a wide variety of skilled manual and mechanical techniques; also, basic and advanced life support techniques. He/she shall assist in maintenance of fire stations, apparatus and equipment, learn and obey the rules and regulations of the Division of Fire. He/she shall perform other related duties as required.  *Distinguishing Features of Class:  This is a performance classification. He/she shall perform firefighting and rescue techniques under emergency conditions. Work involves close contact with toxic gases, explosive mixtures and industrial chemicals. He/she shall detect and identify fire hazards and fire code violations, perform various duties in the maintenance of the fire stations, and the preventative and corrective maintenance of apparatus and equipment. A position in this class requires excellent physical condition and aptitude for mechanical work. Orders of superiors must be executed promptly and efficiently. He/she must readily become familiar with modern firefighting and prevention methods and procedures. The work requires strict adherence to division rules and regulations. Superiors make assignments of specific tasks and indicate methods and procedures to be followed. Work is under close supervision most of the time, but there are times when courses of action must be determined by the Firefighter/Paramedic. He/she shall obtain, and maintain, a State of Ohio Certification as a Firefighter Level II. He/she shall obtain, and maintain, a State of Ohio Certification as a Paramedic to work under the direction of a licensed physician for the purpose of providing basic and advanced emergency medical services to persons who are critically ill or injured, and be emotionally able to deal with stressful situations. Written reports of work done may be required. He/she shall have, and maintain, a valid Ohio driver's license.  Examples of Work:  Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls for the preservation of life and property. Uses whatever equipment is necessary as directed by superiors to combat the fire or to control the emergency. This includes connecting hoses to hydrants, laying hose lines, raising ladders, going into buildings with hoses, and handling any additional firefighting or rescue equipment as the situation demands. does rescue work by entering contaminated areas which requires the use of breathing equipment. Properly caring for, donning, and wearing of self-contained breathing apparatus. Does salvage work; places tarpaulins over furnishings and property; does all overhauling and cleaning up of debris in order to save and protect property from unnecessary damage. Operates fire pumps, drives fire apparatus, and operates aerial ladders. Lays hose lines, operates nozzles (sometimes with large capacities), and uses foam. Raises, climbs, and operates off ladders for gaining access to upper levels of building. Uses bars, axes, ropes, various fire extinguishers, and specialized equipment such as chain saws, cutting torches jaws of life, etc. Ventilates buildings either by opening windows, cutting holes in