Firefighter/Paramedic

OFFICIAL Employment Announcement

Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic: $36,963.33 with benefits

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2014 by no later than 5 p.m.

Possible Schedule:

• 24/48 Rotation with a Kelly Day

• Set Rotation of Wednesday/Sunday Coverage based on a 24 hour schedule

Minimum Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency

• Valid Driver's License

• 400-Hour Kentucky Firefighter I&II or Equivalent Certification approved by the Kentucky Fire Commission

• Kentucky or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification

• Valid ACLS, CPR, and PALS Certification

• Must have current CPAT Certification (If Not a Full-Time Career Firefighter in KY) and not out of the Fire Service more than one year

Examples of Work

• Respond to emergency incidents, enter burning buildings with hose lines, operate nozzles and extinguish fires as directed.

• Operate hand fire extinguishers, fog nozzles and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raise, lower, and climb ladders; ventilate burning buildings.

• Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, evacuating water, removing debris and performing general cleanup at fire scenes.

• Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.

• Respond to emergency medical care calls as assigned to assist sick or injured people and treat them according to BLS or ALS guidelines.

• Attend training sessions to learn firefighting strategies and tactics, equipment operation, medical aid, and street and hydrant locations.

• Perform routine housekeeping duties at the fire station.

A job description and application may be obtained at the Fire Department: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.

All applications and resumes should be submitted to the Taylor Mill Fire/EMS Department: Attention: Chief Stager - 5231 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, Kentucky 41015

Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted.

The City of Taylor Mill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.