Job Summary:

The Firefighter-Paramedic performs a dual role involving fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue operations, and public safety services. The incumbent is responsible for responding to a wide range of emergency calls including structure fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters. As a licensed paramedic, the Firefighter-Paramedic provides advanced life support (ALS) and pre-hospital care to patients under emergency conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Firefighting Duties:

• Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls involving fire, hazardous materials, and rescue situations.
• Performs fire suppression operations including search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul.
• Operates and maintains firefighting apparatus, hoses, ladders, and related equipment.
• Participates in fire drills, training sessions, and continuing education to maintain skills and certifications.
• Assists with fire prevention and inspection programs; educates the public on fire safety.

Paramedic Duties:

• Provides pre-hospital emergency medical care at the ALS level under protocols and medical direction.
• Performs patient assessments, administers medications, starts IVs, performs intubation, and uses defibrillators and other medical equipment.
• Documents patient care accurately in compliance with EMS reporting requirements.
• Transports patients safely to appropriate medical facilities.
• Maintains medical equipment and inventory on emergency response vehicles.

General Duties:

• Participates in station maintenance, apparatus checks, and housekeeping duties.
• Performs public outreach and education on fire prevention, first aid, and CPR.
• Maintains high levels of physical fitness and readiness.
• Completes reports and documentation promptly and accurately.

Firefighter/Paramedic minimum qualifications

• Valid Missouri Paramedic License
• Valid Drivers License in the state of residency
• Certification of completion through the St. Louis County Fire Academy
• Current in ACLS; BLS; PALS or Handtevy
• Valid Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) card (Fire Academy hosting test dates are Oct 7 & 21)

Qualifications must be met at the time of application