Firefighter Paramedic, EMS Coordinator (Non-Firefighter)
Summit Fire & EMS is now accepting applications for: Firefighter Paramedic, EMS Coordinator (non-firefighter) Full-time, year-round with excellent benefits.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Summit Fire & EMS is now accepting applications for Firefighter Paramedic (FF/Medic), and will select applicants for invitations to testing until vacancies are filled. The general responsibilities of this position include; under direct supervision, responding to fire alarms, hazmat and other emergency calls to protect life and property, providing emergency medical care to the sick or injured, combating, extinguishing and preventing structure and wildland fires, driving emergency apparatus, and participating in rescue extrication operations. Duties are frequently performed in severe, high-alpine environment conditions that include temperatures as low as -40°F, extreme winds and heavy snowfall.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER POSITION: * Previous firefighter experience typically attained with 2-3 years emergency responder experience (volunteer, resident or career experience applies) * Current CO/IFSAC Firefighter I * National Registry FF/Medic * Current CO Paramedic, and current CPR/AED certification * Current CO/IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations Certification * Incident Command System I-200, I-700 * Red Card or S-130/S-190 Wildland Firefighter Certification (preferred) PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE: * Demonstrated organizational, tactical, technical and communication skills preferred * Mechanical aptitude and computer skills required