About the Department

Participates in fire suppression, prevention, and rescue activities in protecting life, property and the environment, and to provide emergency medical treatment response to medical emergencies.

Position Duties

Drives various pumpers, aerial and rescue fire apparatus, EMS vehicles to emergencies and properly position and operate vehicles at the scene.

Responds to various types of emergencies including fires and fire alarms, accidents, medical emergencies, water rescue, hazardous materials spills and releases, and natural and technological disasters.

Maintain patient confidentiality and protects medical records from unauthorized disclosure.

Operates a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials and EMS emergency activities.

Serves as a hose operator in firefighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire.

Inspects  commercial, residential and other occupancies for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances and for emergency pre-planning.

Conduct fire prevention inspection and education programs.

Prepare reports with respect to work operations; maintain and update department maps, run cards and equipment records; receive and process reports from citizens; observe and report violations of laws and ordinances; clean and maintain station quarters.

Performs maintenance of facilities and equipment by cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and any other maintenance deemed necessary.

Performs checks and inventories of EMS and fire and rescue apparatus to insure that medical supplies, medications, instruments and equipment are present in proper quantities and in proper operating condition, including being within expiration dates as appropriate.  Corrects and reports discrepancies.  Restocks supplies, medications and equipment as needed to maintain proper operating levels.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or GED; not less than 18 years of age; possession of a valid state driver’s license; must possess Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and Firefighter I Certification issued by the State of Ohio, must possess valid CPR certification.  Must have any combination of education, training and work experience which provides the required skill sets to perform the essential functions of the job.