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FLSA:                         Non-exempt

Reports To:               Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Summary of Position:  Performs difficult protective services work in regards to emergency medical services (EMS); engages directly in providing advanced life support and stabilization procedures at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to a medical facility; engages and assists volunteer fire and rescue members; responds to emergency situations as needed; performs station duties such as cleaning, service and supply restocking as needed.

Essential Job Functions:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Serves in the capacity of Advanced Life Support provider (Virginia or National Registered Intermediate or Paramedic);
• Provides Advanced Life Support medical care and other EMS stabilization procedures;
• Performs rescue from potentially life-threatening situations;
• Responds to fires and assist with fire ground activities;
• Responds to Hazardous Materials Incident incidents;
• Prepares accurate records and reports as required for State EMS reporting requirements;
• Operates emergency equipment and vehicle as required;
• Assists in maintenance of equipment related to the County EMS service;
• Assists in maintenance of buildings and grounds related to the County EMS service;
• Assists in maintenance of vehicles related to County EMS service;
• Replenishes supplies and materials as needed for County EMS service;
• Assists in providing EMS and general Safety training to the public;
• Assists in providing EMS training to volunteers;
• Assists with fire prevention activities and community risk reduction;
• Other tasks and activities as assigned in reference to EMS and Emergency Services.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Personal Accountability/Delivering Results
• Diversity and Inclusion

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized, EMS, Fire and Rescue training.

Required Knowledge and Skill:  Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care and advanced life support techniques; working knowledge of firefighting techniques; ability to work cooperatively with other emergency services personnel under hazardous or stressful conditions; ability to assist in managing emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions in regard to patient care; ability to foster and maintain a positive working relationship with volunteer personnel and the public; have an aptitude for mechanical and manual work and be in excellent physical condition. Must be willing and able to develop a working knowledge of all aspects of Public Safety activities within Pittsylvania County and be willing and able to complete various tasks associated with the provision of these services.

Certifications and licenses:  Must possess National Registry or Virginia Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic certification; ACLS, PALS and PHTLS certification desirable; MCI training desirable; EVOC certification required; must obtain FEMA Introduction to Hazardous Materials online training within 6 months of employment; NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, and a minimum of 1-year ALS EMS experience; must obtain Firefighter 1, Basic Pump Operations, and Rural Water Supply certifications within 24 months of date of hire.  Possession of a valid driver’s license.  Continuation of employment will be dependent on maintaining certification requirements.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements: This work requires very heavy physical effort, exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).  Must be able to work in an IDLH atmospheres when needed. Must be able to wear and perform job functions using a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).  Candidate must pass a physical exam. Candidate must be able to work in stressful, demanding and hazardous environments.

                                                                                                     Equal Opportunity Employer