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Employees in this job class are often required to perform advanced life support (ALS) procedures including administering injections, starting IVs, and cardiac monitoring. Fire Paramedics spend additional time performing custodial maintenance of fire equipment, fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and station quarters. Work is performed within established policies and procedures and is reviewed through performance evaluations by a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, or Fire Chief.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:\nAgencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.\nBessemer: $18.02 - $27.95\nBirmingham: $22.15 - $34.37\nFairfield: $15.98 - $24.78\nFultondale: $18.98 - $29.44\nGardendale: $20.65 - $32.04\nHomewood: $21.02 - $32.61\nHueytown: $18.03 - $27.97\nIrondale: $21.58 - $33.48\nLeeds: $20.11 - $31.21\nMidfield: $14.50 - $22.49\nMountain Brook: $22.12 - $34.31\nPleasant Grove: $18.19 - $28.22\nTarrant: $18.19 - $28.22\nVestavia Hills: $20.35 - $31.56\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nThe following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:\nPossess a current Paramedic License and be a National Registered Paramedic (NREMT).\n\nMust be at least 18 years of age by the announcement closing date.\n\nPossess a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. certificate by the announcement closing date.\n\nNo felony convictions.\n\nMust be able to obtain a Firefighter I/II certification within one year of the hire date.\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nThe following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.\nFirefighter I and Firefighter II certification.\n\nPassing score on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) if not Firefighter I/II certified.\n\nTYPICAL JOB DUTIES:\nAdministers invasive health care to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for the treatment of life-threatening emergencies.\n\nAdministers non-invasive healthcare to patients/victims by following accepted medical guidelines and using specialized medical equipment for treating various health-related conditions..\n\nConducts fire safety activities for the general public that are designed to reduce the risk of fire related incidents from occurring and enhance awareness of general fire safety precautions.\n\nDeploys fire hoses of varying diameters with different nozzle specifications and incorporates available appliances into fire suppression activities.\n\nParticipates in activities that project a positive image of the department to the public by attending off-site facilities or hosting visitors at the station to conduct trainings, tours, and other community-related activities.\n\nMinimizes property loss from incidents by inspecting the scene, assessing what areas of the incident should be preserved for investigation, protecting property from unnecessary damage, and determining what debris should be left undisturbed to permit later investigation.\n\nLocates and removes victims from incident scenes by utilizing specialized rescue techniques and equipment for extrication of victims to minimize trauma, ensure life safety, and transport to the appropriate patient care facility.\n\nParticipates in duties related to the maintenance and appearance of the fire station.\n\nParticipates in formal and informal training, sessions, and drills to acquire the proper training needed to carry out assigned duties in accordance with department policies and procedures and national guidelines.\n\nCarries out officer/incident commander’s fire suppression orders by following incident response guidelines to extinguish the fire and ensure life safety of victims.\n\nEnsures proper operation and readiness of apparatuses, equipment, and personal gear used for incident response by performing scheduled cleaning, inspections, and maintenance to enable safe and effective incident response and mitigation\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nJob involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or running. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing in excess of 75 lbs. Work involves physical ability necessary to combat/extinguish fires, respond to emergency medical calls, and deliver patient care.WORK ENVIRONMENT:\nWork is conducted both indoors in employer-owned facilities (e.g., fire station) as well as regular field visits to external places of business, residences, and emergency medical facilities. Work involves use of firefighting/lifesaving equipment. May be exposed to hazardous weather conditions, roadway traffic, infectious diseases, and angry/irate citizens.EEO STATEMENT:\nThe Personnel Board of Jefferson 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operateits own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.\nACCOMMODATION:\nTo request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at  phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.\nNOTE:\nThis job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. 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