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Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency medical care, specialized rescue and hazardous materials emergencies. These responsibilities may include driving or operating the fire apparatus (if applicable)/emergency medical vehicles or making the initial determination of necessary personnel, equipment and suppression containment tactics until relieved by superior officers.
• Responsible for entering premises for firefighting (if applicable), rescue, and salvage operations. Activities may include, but are not limited to: using a variety of extinguishing agents; selecting and advancing hose lines; directing streams of water onto fire; raises and climbs ladders; creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance using various hand and power tools; receives and relays information related to emergency calls; operates radio and other communication equipment;
• Performs necessary rescues that may include: removing persons from danger; responding to calls for lost individuals and participating in searches; administering emergency medical techniques in accordance with establishes protocols for basic life support; responding to emergency medical calls for the sick and injured requiring the using a variety of emergency medical equipment.
• Responsible for responding to hazardous materials situations. Activities may include: identifying the type and state of material involved; initiating the appropriate protective action to control or contain any spilled material; deploying various booms, pads and barriers to contain spills and mitigate runoff; performing fire suppression activities (if applicable); and assisting in direction of evacuation operations, as necessary.
• Work involves operation of both County and Volunteer emergency equipment, with responsibilities to include maintaining, cleaning and performing a variety of equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
• Drives, maintains and operates all assigned apparatus; inspects assigned apparatus daily to ensure efficient operation and readiness; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment as necessary or as directed.
• Performs general custodial duties in the required upkeep of the fire and EMS facilities assigned; cares for grounds around the station; makes minor repairs as needed.
• Responsible for participating as an Attendant In Charge (AIC) of patient care at his/her level of certification and clearance from medical direction.
• Develops, instills, and maintains a strong sense of cooperative effort toward the ultimate goal of providing prompt, high quality and professional services to the citizens and visitors of Botetourt County.
• Fosters and maintains good working relationships with other Botetourt County fire and emergency medical services agencies.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares complete reports in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Keeps abreast of training, certification, and technological advancements in the fire and emergency medical services fields.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and prepared working environment and apparatus.
• Performs fire ground duties (if applicable) as assigned by the officer-in-charge (OIC) within scope of training
• Inspects the work location and all equipment for compliance with county, state, and federal safety regulations, and takes initial action to alleviate discrepancies.
• Assists with implementation of visionary direction for the department of fire and EMS.
• Ensures compliance with Virginia Department of Health, Office of EMS rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 21 years of age
• 2 years of BLS field EMS experience preferred
• Virginia Emergency Medical Technician required
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (minimum of class 2) required
• Virginia Depa tment of Fire Programs Firefighter I or NFPA 1001 equivalent required (must be obtained within 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive physical examination, including: drug, sight, and hearing tests.
• Perform all fire and EMS related physical tasks such as lifting and moving of patients, and strenuous physical tasks associated with firefighting (as applicable).
• During tenure of employment, must maintain physical condition which allows completion of job requirements.
• Aware of the potential for exposure to industry hazards including but not limited to air-borne and blood-borne pathogens.
• Must maintain a Virginia drivers license with a good driving record
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses
• Complete BLS precepting and maintain the ability to practice at the BLS level as per the Operational Medical Director
• Function effectively as a leader, follower or advisor with various volunteer fire and EMS units and personnel.

Botetourt County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.