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JOB SUMMARY: Performs standard firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property. Under the supervision and direction of the fire district's command structure, the firefighter/EMT performs various technical work and labor required by the State of Colorado. This position requires the firefighter to respond to emergent and non-emergent medical services in compliance with the medical protocols of the fire district's medica

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. Work requires extensive training in emergency medical response and firefighter skills/duties. Maintain knowledge of compliance with all district rules, policies, and procedures. Consistently promotes professional image with job performance. Interact and cooperate positively and professionally with all personnel and customers of the fire district. Understands and follows detailed oral and written instructions of superior officers. Clearly and concisely communicate, both verbally and in writing, information necessary to successfully conduct all duties and responsibilities. Accurately, appropriately, and completes all necessary forms. Monitor department correspondence. Respond to emergent and non-emergent calls. Provide first aid and life support for sick and injured persons. Administer, manage, and control patient care at the BLS level on an emergency medical scene until patient care is transferred to someone of equal or higher medical certification. Fight fires, ventilate structures, lay, and connect hose lines and nozzles, and operate various firefighting equipment and machinery. Perform forcible entry while utilizing tools and equipment. Maintain medical equipment and ensure proper amounts of medical supplies, medications, and accountability for controlled medications in their station. Participate in fire training activities, including fire prevention, fire-fighting tactics, search and rescue, disaster response, hydraulics, emergency medicine, and other related areas. Perform routine building, grounds maintenance, and custodial work at the fire station. Safely inspect, carry, set up, operate, and maintain firefighting equipment, including hoses, ladders, safety equipment, air packs, hand tools, power tools, smoke ejectors, and other related ventilation equipmen Ability to tie ropes for rescues and various knots. Wear a respirator (SCBA) to safely perform firefighter operations or rescues in conditions where smoke or gases may be present for up to one hour. Conduct searches in confined spaces. Perform water and ice rescue. Participate in wildland fire fighting and prevention. Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents. Be responsible for the safety of yourself, others, materials, and equipment. Use all safety equipment. Operate a motor vehicle, including light-duty vehicles, ambulances, Type 6s, and water tenders. Drive assigned apparatus on emergency calls to the level trained. Participate effectively in after-fire clean-up, salvage, and construction work as required. Maintain current required certifications. Subject to callback or holdover.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: The Firefighter/EMT works under the guidance of the company officer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of fire department activities, policies, procedures, and services, including modern fire suppression techniques, fire prevention, emergency medical services, fire and life safety codes, hazardous incident mitigation techniques, record keeping, and department admini Able to apply policies, rules, regulations, and standards of guidelines of the district. Possess strong communication skills including clear oral and written communications. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the position. Ability to problem solve and practice conflict resolution. Perform ethical conduct. Teamwork oriented. Strong public relations and customer service skills, including interactions with other agencies, co-workers, and the public in routine and emergency settings. Develop and maintain productive relationships with officials, community groups, advisory boards, the news media, and the general public. Perform the technical aspects of the assigned specialty. Provide instructions to civic groups, school children, and others regarding fire inspection and prevention. Prepare and display teaching materials and make oral presentations. Ability to read and convey directions from maps. Ability to operate within the National Incident Management System and work in a command structure. Operate assigned equipment required to perform specific tasks, including wireless communication devices. Identify fire hazards and causes. Perform duties of a firefighter. Ability to work well under pressure and stressful conditions.