Firefighter/EMT - FT

## Overview **Disclaimer** Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees. Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment. Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bedford County is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We are committed to implementing nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly skilled and dependable Veterans. The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§ 2.2-2001.2) ## Description Performs difficult protective services work in regard to emergency medical services and fire suppression; engages directly in providing basic life support and stabilization procedures at the scene of a medical emergency and during transport to medical facilities; engages directly in fire suppression activities and response to fire related incidents as required; does related EMS, Fire and emergency services work as required. Responsible to Incident Commander on scene and/or any Bedford County Fire & Rescue Officer. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Acts in the capacity of EMT/Firefighter. - Provides basic life support and other EMS stabilization procedures. - Performs rescue from potentially life-threatening situations. - Assists in the protection of property via fire suppression and other fire related activities. - Assists with Hazardous Materials Incident responses. - Prepares accurate records and reports as required for EMS and Fire related responses. - Operates emergency equipment as certified and required. - Assists in maintenance of equipment related to the County EMS/Fire Service - Assists in maintenance of buildings and grounds related to the County EMS/Fire Service. - Assists in maintenance of vehicles related to County EMS/Fire Service. - Assists in maintenance of water distribution appurtenances related to fire suppression. - Replenishes supplies and materials as needed for County EMS/Fire Service. - Assists in fire and safety inspections/investigations of public and private property as required. - Assist in providing EMS, Fire, and General Safety training to the public. - Assists in providing EMS, Fire and Hazardous Materials training to volunteers. - Accomplishes all tasks and activities as appropriately assigned or requested by management in reference to EMS, Fire and Emergency Services. - Participates in employee meetings and training as needed. - Performs special projects as assigned. - Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability. - Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary. ## Requirements **Education / Experience:** Must possess education equivalent to graduation from high school; a minimum of 1 year pre-hospital experience; **Knowledge / Skills** **and Abilities:** Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care and basic life support techniques; working knowledge of firefighting techniques; ability to work cooperatively with other emergency services personnel under hazardous and stressful conditions; ability to assist in managing emergency medical services incidents making appropriate decisions in regard to patient care; actively performs fire suppression and property protection; ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships with volunteer personnel and the public; have an aptitude for mechanical and manual work and be in excellent physical condition. Must be willing and able to develop a working knowledge of all aspects of Emergency Service activities within Bedford County and be willing and able to complete various tasks associated with the provision of these services. **Certifications /** **Licenses:** - Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with 2 years dri…