Job description

Paramedic/Firefighter (Ascension Island)

Position Title:

Paramedic/Firefighter

Location:

Ascencion Island

Department:

Fire & Emergency Rescue

Education:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, desired Associates or Bachelors in related field.

Job Description:

Perform under stressful situations fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous material incident response and emergency medical rescue. Provide Advanced Life Support medical assistance duties to protect life and property.

Qualifications:

• Required Certifications: Firefighter/HazMat Operations, BLS, NREMT Paramedic or State Paramedic. NREMR Certification, with Personnel Protective Equipment, and Production Control First Aid Provider, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Minimum 3 years of experience. Possess Interpersonal skills to work in teams and coordinate with others to handle emergency situations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Respond to medical emergencies for all AAAF controlled areas/facilities is support of U.S. Military, Civilians, and support Contractors.
• Assess emergency and resources available immediately determine triage plan to treat most serious injuries first.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition on the scene and perform preliminary diagnosis and treatment.
• Coordinate with medical director, NP or PAs for additional medical advice.
• Provide advanced notification for preparing medical facilities to service incoming patients.
• Operate basic firefighting equipment and emergency medical transport such as ambulances.
• Follow procedures and perform all reporting requirements.
• Leading and or participant in team responding to an emergency.
• Drives ambulance equipment in response to radio transmissions.
• Use a variety of medical and special protective gear in situations where poisonous gases, radioactive materials, and hazardous biological products are involved.
• Performs daily PM inspection of vehicles and equipment, and ensures all equipment is in operable condition.
• Participate in emergency medical/fire drills as scheduled.
• Attend training as required.
• Support schedule as assigned to 24-hour shifts (16 Hours Paid, 8 Unpaid Rest Hours)
• Perform additional related responsibilities as required.

Physical Requirements:

Requirement

Hours/Time

Frequency

Standing

1-6 hrs.

Daily

Walking

1-5 hrs.

Daily

Sitting

1-8 hrs.

Daily

Pulling and Pushing

1-4 hrs.

Daily

Reaching Overhead

1-3 hrs.

Daily

Bending/Stooping

1-6 hrs.

Daily

Kneeling

1-3 hrs.

Daily

Climbing in and out of truck

1-25 times

Daily

Lifting 1-25 lb.

25 - 45 lbs.

Daily

Use of hands and fingers

Daily

Use of hand tools

Personal Protection Requirements:

May require hard hat, safety goggles, safety shoes, ear protection, Hard toed safety shoes or boots, safety glasses or goggles, gloves, etc (as required by task)

Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

$60 K+ yearly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Patrick Afb, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Ascension Island for this job?

Work Location: In person

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