Firefighter Paramedic

Job Summary: Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is looking for qualified candidates to join our team of dedicated and compassionate firefighters. We are seeking candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are interested in serving a diverse and growing community. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is establishing an eligible list we will use to fill upcoming and future firefighter vacancies. We anticipate having a February 2025 academy.

To apply, candidates must have completed and passed: • FireTEAM test administered by the National Testing Network within twelve (12) months before the application close date of September 22, 2024. • A passing Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) taken between March 23, 2023 through September 22, 2024. CPAT certification will be accepted from any organization authorized and licensed by the IAFF and IAFC. View our Firefighter Paramedic

Job Description here: https://www.tvfr.com/DocumentCenter/View/4413/2024-FFPM-JD

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all necessary duties as a firefighter such as fire pump operation, operation of heavy equipment (including hydraulic rescue tools), functions with hand tools necessary in fire suppression including walking on pitched roofs, cutting holes in roofs or walls using power or hand tools, life safety activities, rescue operations including forcible entry, property conservation operations, clean-up projects, and all other activities as required.
• Performs emergency medical services as consistent with EMT-P rating and District policy.
• Responds as part of a team to medical alarms and other emergencies and performs appropriate emergency medical service.
• Responds to emergency scenes and maintains radio communication with the Dispatch office, local hospitals for medical consultation, and other response units.
• Directs or provides advanced life support care on emergency scenes including triage, EKG interpretation, drug therapy, splinting, bandaging, immobilizing patient, extrication, and all other related duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Paramedic license or National Registry certification as a Paramedic at time of application
• Must possess Oregon Paramedic license by date of employment
• A current, valid driver's license and a driving record insurable by the District's insurer
• Must meet NFPA standards for health and fitness.
• Must effectively perform essential job functions under stressful physical and mental conditions.
• Must meet NFPA standards for health and fitness.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: In addition to a high school diploma, a post-high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred and will be considered.

Compensation: $6,163.24 - $8,771.52 per month

Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tvfr/jobs/4598920/firefighter-paramedic?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs