Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

• Responds to fire, emergency medical and other emergency services incidents as needed. Controls and extinguishes fire by selection of appropriate diameter hoses and nozzles, advancing hose line to the seat of the fire and extinguishing the fire using the appropriate technique;
• Utilizes various forms of firefighting equipment in fire suppression and/ or rescue operations;
• Operates emergency vehicles to and from emergency incidents;
• Assumes medical responsibility at the scene of emergency medical incidents. Implements triage procedures at multiple casualty emergencies, including assessing the nature and extent of illnesses and injuries, establishing the priority for emergency care, and notifying medical facilities of patient status;
• Performs Basic Life Support (BLS) medical treatment, including patient assessments, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), splinting, bandaging, obstetrical assistance, and the administration of all Maryland approved BLS medications;
• Performs Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medical treatment, including endotracheal intubation, administration of drugs and intravenous (IV) fluids, cardiac monitoring, and cardiac defibrillation in accordance with the most current Annapolis Fire Department and State of Maryland protocols and as deemed necessary by the Medical Director;
• Responsible for documenting patient care in accordance with department policies and protocols, and regulatory and accrediting agency standards;
• Prepares records and completes reports of emergency medical care given and vehicle operation during assigned operational period;
• Responsible for inspecting emergency vehicles and assigned equipment at the beginning of each shift in order to ensure proper working order and cleanliness, for inventorying and ordering of backup supplies and for documenting and reporting necessary maintenance and repairs;
• Conducts periodic fire safety inspections and fire hazard surveys of residential and commercial occupancies;
• Participates in public education events, highlighting the department’s response capabilities;
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs of equipment and apparatus in the field and as assigned station. Performs and assists with maintenance of assigned station and surrounding grounds;
• Attends continuing training to maintain certifications, licenses and proficiency;
• Studies assigned materials related to emergency medical services, firefighting, hazardous materials, technical rescue and fire prevention;
• Other duties as they relate to the essential functions of the position;

• Have graduated from high school or possess State Equivalency Diploma (GED);
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a current NREMT-P (National Registry EMT-Paramedic) certification and/or Maryland EMT-P License. This certification/license must be maintained for the entirety of employment.
• Successfully graduated from a structured career fire academy recruit school lasting a minimum of twelve (12) weeks in duration (subject to approval of the Fire Chief).
• Must have worked in a career fire department as an ALS provider within the last three (3) years

Ability to get along well with others; willingness to perform any assigned task; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep simple records and make reports; aptitude for mechanical work under adverse conditions; excellent physical condition, National Certification as Firefighter II (FFII); National Registry certification as EMT-P; graduation from high school or GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Must have a valid Maryland driver’s license or a driver’s license that is approved by the Fire Chief;
• Must be able to readily acquire a valid driver’s license to operate all fire department apparatus;
• Must have the ability to readily acquire a Maryland EMT-P license through MIEMSS and already possess the corresponding National Registry certification;
• Candidates are required to successfully complete a Firefighter Recruit Training Fire Academy approved by the Fire Chief.

A Firefighter is responsible for performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. Work sometimes involves close contact with toxic gasses, explosive mixtures, and radioactive materials. A portion of the work consists of the performance of various duties in the maintenance of the fire station, and preventative and corrective maintenance of apparatus and equipment. A Firefighter must readily become familiar with modern firefighting and fire prevention methods and procedures. The work requires strict adherence to departmental rules and regulations. Supervisors make assignments of specific tasks and indicate methods and procedures to be followed through either oral or written instructions. Work is often performed under close supervision, but the Firefighter should be prepared to determine courses of action independently should the occasion arise. Each Firefighter is expected to become a skilled pump operator, driver, ladder person, aerial operator, salvage worker, and fire inspector. A Firefighter conducts most work activity as a member of a close-knit team and is expected to willingly establish effective working relationships with colleagues and assigned team members.