FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC)
What you'd do
You will serve as a FIREFIGHTER (PARAMEDIC) in the FIRE PROTECTION BRANCH, OPERATIONS SECTION of MCLB ALBANY GA.
Major duties
You will calculate a patient medication dose according to external factors (e.g., potential interaction with other medications, concentration of drugs, patient weight, method of delivery). You will administer medications and solutions via different methods (e.g., oral, intravenous, rectal, intramuscular, sublingual, endotracheal under the direction of protocols or a physician) to treat patients. You will assess a patient systematically to identify the nature, extent, and seriousness of the patient's condition. You will develop a strategy for approaching a hazardous release site. You will use mobile or portable radio equipment to communicate with an emergency communications center or hospital emergency room to relay patient's medical condition. You will oversee required preventive maintenance on structural vehicles, and tools (e.g., saws, ground ladders, fire hose, harnesses) to ensure operational readiness. You will perform safety and maintenance inspections and minor repairs on emergency and transport vehicles and equipment. You will drive an emergency vehicle (e.g., ambulance, rescue, engine, aerial apparatus) to an emergency services incident. You will serve as the driver-operator of one or more types of firefighting vehicle. You will combat fires in difficult and dangerous environments (e.g., small passages, small compartments, confined or unventilated areas, or fuel tanks).
What you need to qualify
GS-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) extinguishing fires, conducting search and rescue operations, performing invasive and non-invasive emergency procedures as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) such as emergency medical responses, treatment, and transportation of the sick or injured. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, emergency operations to include hazardous material responses, and responding to medical emergencies performing initial and ongoing assessments, performing detailed, systematic physical examinations to determine proper treatment methods for patients, and assisting patients with medical treatment such as taking prescribed medicines, monitoring blood glucose levels or IV (Intra Venous) therapy in accordance with state and hospital guidelines and procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You must possess a current National Registry or State Certification as Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P). GS-09: You will be required to obtain and maintain current FIREFIGHTER certifications: Hazardous Material Awareness, Hazardous Material Operations, and Hazardous Materials Technician. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. You are required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/Policies This position requires rotating shift work. You will be required to participate in the Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program. You will be required to maintain compliance with NFPA 1582 (Fire Fighter Physical Medical Evaluations), NFPA 1583 (Fire Fighter Fitness Program Requirements. You will be required to participate in the mandatory F&ESD Physical Fitness Program to maintain a level and degree of fitness needed to perform all duties. You will be required to possess and maintain certification a FIREFIGHTER I by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. You will be required to possess and maintain certification a FIREFIGHTER II by the Department of Defense (DoD), International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard. You will be required to possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. You will be required to possess and maintain a current Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification (EVOC) or obtain within 6 months of hire. You will be required to possess and maintain a current Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certification. You may be subject to mandatory recall during destructive weather, major incidents, or any other time determined by the command. You may be required to work in high elevations and/or below ground in confined workspaces. You will be subject to adverse weather and/or harsh working conditions; burns, smoke inhalation, noxious fumes, falling materials, and explosions. You will be exposed to communicable diseases, unsanitary conditions and traumatic injuries. You will be required to possess and maintain the physical stamina, agility, and mental stability to work under conditions where intense periods of physical exertion and mental stress, under adverse conditions, may be encountered. You must be able to work under emergency conditions giving clear, definitive instructions, in a decisive manner to firefighting forces and other emergency service personnel. This position is performed indoors, outdoors, in all types of weather conditions and is subject to heat, cold, smoke, wind, humidity, and stress. This position requires the use of specialized protective clothing and respiratory protection. This position is subject to exposure from hazardous materials that include chemicals, fuels, biological agents, radioactive particles, and explosives. The provision of Advanced Life Saving (ALS) Emergency medical services exposes to such hazards such as infections or contagious diseases.
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