Firefighter/ Paramedic: City of Goosecreek

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Contact: Todd O Pruitt
Phone: 8435538350 3234
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MAJOR DUTIES Provides leadership during medical/trauma calls by controlling the scene, directing EMT's and making transport decisions. Mitigates emergency situations dealing with fires, hazardous materials, rescues and emergency medical incidents and resolves non-emergency incidents. Maintains equipment on medic unit, to include pre-hospital drugs. Ensures all ACLS medication is on board and expiration dates have been checked. Conducts daily check-offs of all apparatus. Reports any faulty equipment. Ensures that the station is kept in an orderly fashion and that station apparatus and equipment are properly checked and kept in good working orders. Updates fire pre-plans and creates and updates maps for all City departments and other outside municipal aid departments. Gives instruction to the general public regarding Fire Prevention and safety. Attends training to include, driving, rescue tool uses and other training to keep informed about new techniques. Assists with community projects and events. Performs fire hydrant updates twice a year. Conducts flushing and hose testing yearly. Maintains cleanliness of station. Provides yard maintenance at the station. Completes reports on EMS and fire calls, training, hydrant and hose tests. May teach CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS). Serves as back up to co-workers. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum three years experience in Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services. Must be a South Carolina State or nationally registered paramedic. IFSAC/Proboard Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certification preferred. A valid SC Class E Driver's License required.