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About the Department

Applicants must be an Ohio Certified Paramedic and possess the Ohio Firefighter II Certification at the time of application.
 
The City of Blue Ash is recruiting for Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic.  The Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic engages directly in fire prevention and fire-fighting activities to protect and safeguard lives and property; responds to emergency calls for paramedical services; assists in maintenance and repair of fire and emergency medical service stations and equipment; and other appropriate duties as assigned by or through the City Manager.
The schedule for part-time Fire Service is a 6-day, 24-hour rotation and candidates must be available to work from 0700 to 0700.
 
This position will enjoy free individual membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discount for family members and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course, and Blue Ash Sandtrap Grill Restaurant.

Years of service will be considered in determining starting pay.

Position Duties

An employee in this class is responsible for performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.  In addition to responding to calls for paramedical assistance and alarms of fire, a portion of a Firefighter/Paramedic's work consists of the performance of various duties in the maintenance of the fire and emergency medical service stations, and the preventive and corrective maintenance of trucks and equipment.  A Firefighter/Paramedic should be familiar with modern fire-fighting and prevention methods and procedures.  Supervisors make assignments of specific tasks and indicate methods and procedures to be followed.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Provides paramedical and emergency medical services at emergency scenes involving injuries, life-threatening situations and deaths;
• Removes persons from burning buildings;
• Operates fire-fighting equipment;
• Lays and connects hose lines and operates nozzles directing water streams;
• Performs salvage operations at scene of fire, such as covering furniture with tarpaulin, mopping floors and clearing debris;
• Operates radio equipment;
• Cleans, maintains and makes repairs to fire-fighting and emergency medical service equipment;
• Participates in fire drills, individual and group training courses (including fire-fighting theory and practices) and first-aid techniques;
• Participates in training sessions to maintain professional paramedic status;
• Checks fire hydrants for operating and physical condition;
• Performs a wide variety of routine tasks in connection with the maintenance of fire station quarters and grounds;
• Keeps records and makes reports;
• Attends fire-fighting school;
• Attends seminars and meetings, related to emergency medical service, fire prevention and extinguishment.

Other Qualifications

Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com.  Apply prior to the closing date/time of the job announcement and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.

Computer Access:  If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at most Public Libraries. The Blue Ash Public Library of Cincinnati is located at 4911 Cooper Road, Blue Ash 45242.
 
Technical Support:  Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.  If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk between 6:00am and 6:00pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 1-855-524-5627.
 
You may also call the City of Blue Ash Human Resources Office at (513) 745-8642 for information.
 
 The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.