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This class is a State certified FireMedics
responsible for performing duties in an assigned division of
the department. This job is a safety sensitive position that
will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent
random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett
County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
Essential Duties:
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Determines
the type of medical emergency and field treatment to
stabilize patients, and performs emergency medical care
to include advanced life support.
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Assists in
the performance of fire suppression duties utilizing a
variety of equipment to contain and extinguish fire or
mitigate other emergencies such as hazardous materials
incidents and technical rescues.
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Inspects and
operates assigned equipment, apparatus, or ambulance to
ensure proper working condition. Monitors inventory
usage and documentation for compliance.
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Prepares
reports related to incidents, equipment, and patients.
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Performs
inspections and maintenance of fire station, equipment,
and hydrants.
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Participates
in fire prevention programs to educate the public.
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Determines
the best way to assist citizens with the general
questions.
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Participated
in regularly scheduled training programs for the
purposed of maintaining basic skills and knowledge and
career development.
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Performs
other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education/Experience, Licenses, Knowledge and Skills,
Physical Requirements: Training and Experience:
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High School
Diploma, or G.E.D.;
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Georgia
Certified Paramedic;
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or, an
equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties
of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing
Requirements:
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Valid
Driver’s License from state of residency;
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GA
Firefighter Certification (Must be obtained within 6
months);
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CPR
Certification;
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GA Certified
Paramedic;
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Hazardous
Materials Awareness level.
Knowledge of:
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Applicable
state, federal, and County law requirements;
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Firefighting
principles and techniques;
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Hazmat
operations;
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Operating
techniques of various equipment and vehicles;
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Departmental
policies and procedures;
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Human anatomy
and physiology;
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Advanced life
support and emergency medical procedures;
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Medical
terms;
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Customer
service principles;
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Verbal and
written principles;
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General
mathematics;
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Basic
computer knowledge;
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Basics of
incident command;
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Supervision
and leadership principles.
Skill in:
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Applying
applicable laws, rules and regulations;
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Extinguishing
fires;
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Operating
various equipment;
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Maintaining
equipment and vehicles;
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Providing
advanced life support;
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Performing
strenuous tasks;
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Understanding
medical terms;
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Educating the
public;
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Preparing
reports;
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Documenting
emergency medical care and treatment;
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Using
computer information;
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Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to
interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general
public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey
information and to receive work direction.
Physical
Requirements:
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Positions in
this class require: climbing, balancing, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing,
walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping,
feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive
motions.
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Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20
pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
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Incumbents
may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical
currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation,
chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate
lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and
travel.
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