Firefighter-EMT presso City of Concord (NH), NH

About the Department

• Pay Scale $26.24 to $38.02  (EMT)
• Schedule 24/48/24/96 (1-2-1-4)
• Immediate Vacancies Available Now !!!!
  • 21 Personnel On Duty Per Battalion
  • 10,000+ Calls Per/Year
  • Education Stipends (FFIII, Instructor etc.)
  • On Duty EMS & FIRE Training
  • Paid OT for Department Organized Off Duty RTP
  • 13 Paid Holidays and Much More!

DEPARTMENT: Concord Fire Department

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: 24 hour shifts, 42 hours paid weekly.

With comprehensive benefits package and our program is eligible for On the Job Training Benefits under the GI Bill.

CLOSING DATE: This job posting will remain open continuously until position(s) are filled.  


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

All applicants must complete and submit an online application and resume through the City of Concord Human Resources job application website which can be accessed at www.concordnh.gov.  Applications will be reviewed daily.
 
Additional Instructions:

Applicants must meet the hiring standards as defined in NH Fire Standards and Training Commission Administrative Rules:  Chapter Fire 700.

Following review of application upon receipt additional testing will be conducted to include a swim test for the top candidates.  The swim test date will be determined dependent on the number of applications received.  Applicants will be required to complete an oral board and thorough background check to include criminal record check, driver's record check, references check, medical exam.

A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. The City of Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V/LGBTQ

SUMMARY: Performs responsible work related to fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, hazardous material, and basic and advanced emergency medical services.

Position Duties

Performs work related to fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, hazardous material, and basic emergency medical services.

Conducts searches of fire building interiors for rescue of trapped persons; performs ventilation, overhaul, and advancement of hose lines to apply water to fire.

Evacuates people from hazardous areas such as burning buildings, hazardous atmospheres, damaged motor vehicles, and areas pending weather damage.

Drives, positions, and operates firefighting and rescue vehicles and watercraft independently and under direction.

Conducts basic phases of rescues from heights, building collapse, confined space entry, swift water, trenches/cave-in, ice/cold water, and extrication of injured persons from machinery, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.

Performs basic and assists with advanced emergency medical care for both the sick and injured; records personal and medical information on patients.

Operates a variety of general office equipment and communication equipment.

Ensures continual access to fire hydrants year round, including removal of snow and ice.

Maintains station, grounds, and equipment/apparatus; cleans and disinfects medical and rescue equipment; restocks supplies.

Completes requisitions, reports, repair orders, and maintenance checklists as required.

May serve as a member of a specialized team.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED;

OR

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications (must maintain):

Valid New Hampshire Driver's License.

New Hampshire EMS Providers License- EMT 

New Hampshire Firefighter II

Hazardous Materials - Operations.

Nationally Registered EMT 

Hazardous Materials Decontamination.

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Assistant in accordance with NH Bureau of EMS Prerequisite Protocols (within 90 days of appointment) 

Other Qualifications

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