Responds to fire and medical emergencies within the Township. Trains and maintains firefighting, medical, and other skills. Participates in community events.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Responds to medical emergencies. Assesses, treats, stabilizes, and transports patients
Responds to fire suppression emergencies.
Responds to non-emergent calls, such as performing smoke/carbon monoxide/Knox Box installation, paramedicine runs, or assisting physically disabled citizens.
Performs station duties, cleans and maintains all equipment and groups.
Responds to a variety of other call types, such as hazardous material incidents, technical rescues, downed wires, water rescues, and vehicle extrication.
Continues own training, takes continuing education classes, and adopts the usage of new techniques and technologies.
Performs community outreach.
Writes reports and maintains records.
Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience
Associate's Degree or 2 Years of College from an accredited college with major course work in Fire Science or related field
No experience.
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
Licenses or Certifications
Michigan Firefighter I and II certification, State of Michigan Paramedic license, Hazmat Operations Level certification, Hazardous Material Technician, ALCS, PALS, Candidate Physical Agility Test, National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications, Pump Apparatus Operator certification, Emergency Vehicle Driving certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Michigan, Confined Space Operations, Confined Space Awareness, Trench Rescue Awareness, Collapse Rescue Awareness, Rope Rescue.
Other Job Requirements
None.
Preferred Qualifications
None.
Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and methods of modern firefighting
Laws, rules, and regulations relating to fire control, care of the sick and injured, and hazardous material response and management (MiOSHA laws, NFPA standards)
Relevant Bloomfield Township policies and procedures
Skill in:
Use of fire suppression apparatus, tools, and equipment
Use of relevant computer software as necessary
Ability to:
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Direct and apply technical knowledge in both training and high-stress situations
Manage emergency incidents using the National Incident Management System
Manage time effectively and multitask
Work Environment/Conditions
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment
Outdoor environment
Street environment (near moving traffic)
Construction site
Confined space
Vehicle
Warehouse environment
Shop environment
Exposures
Individuals who are rude or irate
Individuals with known violent backgrounds
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Communicable diseases
Moving mechanical parts
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
Loud noises (85+ decibels)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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