ALS/FF I - Advanced Life Support

Makes a daily difference in the Campbell County organization and locality through: hard work, open and honest communication, ongoing improvement and

accountability.

ALS/Firefighter I

Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:

Performs all aspects of advanced life support pre-hospital patient care during emergency medical service incidents.

Work involves determining the nature and extent of various medical and injury related problems, following established treatment protocols, and transporting patients to the appropriate receiving medical care facility.

Performs manual and technical duties and responsibilities required to mitigate emergency medical incidents.

Follows established regulations (12 VAC 5-31), standard operating procedures and regional protocols in the application of pre-hospital care and in completing job duties.

Supervises and provides patient care at the scene of emergency incidents, as needed.

Ensures accuracy of all logs, records, messages and reports.

Provides support for fire and hazardous material activities as required by the incident commander which may include, but is not limited to: fire suppression, EMS standby, patient care, over haul operations, safety officer responsibilities, rehabilitation sector standby, etc.

Checks mechanical operations of ambulance, cleaning both inside and outside of ambulance, and providing decontamination as required.

Checks and maintains assigned medical equipment, assures supplies, drug, and other expendables are maintained at their desired level.

Performs housekeeping and maintenance duties at assigned station.

Performs routine clerical and administrative functions such as preparing reports and training materials.

Participates in public relations, educational, recruitment and retention programs as directed by the EMS Manager.

Qualifications:

Two years of college or graduation from a business college plus additional college level coursework in related programs. Desired: Associates Degree in a related field

One year of full time, active emergency medical services experience. Desired: Previous experience in combination, career and volunteer public safety setting.

Valid Virginia Drivers' License and be insurable under the County's policy.

Current Virginia Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification.

Current certification in ACLS, PALS, EVOC, and CPR. Desired: Certification in BTLS or PHTLS and Vehicle Extrication

Certification as Firefighter I Desired: Certification as Firefighter II

Current National Incident Management System IS-700 and IS-100 certification

Requires completion of National Incident Management System IS-200 within 120 days of employment.

Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, illicit drug screening and criminal background check.

Core Skill Sets:

Desire to serve and assist others in a professional manner.

Requires the ability to maintain effective working relationships in order to explain policies and obtain cooperation in stressful situations. Requires the ability to seamlessly integrate with Volunteer Rescue Squad members.

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

Good decision making skills

Dependability as measured by attendance and punctuality

Ability to work closely and harmoniously with others, especially the volunteers of Campbell County.