Firefighter Paramedic

Summary

American Medical Response (AMR) is seeking a dedicated Firefighter Paramedic to join our team. This role is pivotal in providing emergency medical care and firefighting services in various high-pressure scenarios. Our Firefighter Paramedics are crucial to AMR's mission of delivering prompt, high-quality emergency responses across multiple communities. The role demands a unique blend of firefighting skills and advanced medical expertise, ensuring comprehensive on-scene care and patient safety during transport.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls for medical assistance and fire suppression.
• Assess patient condition and administer appropriate medical treatment.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in continuous training and drills.
• Collaborate with police, EMTs, and other emergency service personnel.
• Educate the community on fire safety and first aid measures.

Required Skills

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Patient assessment and trauma management
• Firefighting and rescue operations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Stress management techniques
• Driving and operating emergency vehicles

Job Description

American Medical Response (AMR) is seeking a dedicated Firefighter Paramedic to join our team. This role is pivotal in providing emergency medical care and firefighting services in various high-pressure scenarios. Our Firefighter Paramedics are crucial to AMR's mission of delivering prompt, high-quality emergency responses across multiple communities. The role demands a unique blend of firefighting skills and advanced medical expertise, ensuring comprehensive on-scene care and patient safety during transport.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls for medical assistance and fire suppression.
• Assess patient condition and administer appropriate medical treatment.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Participate in continuous training and drills.
• Collaborate with police, EMTs, and other emergency service personnel.
• Educate the community on fire safety and first aid measures.

Required Skills

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Patient assessment and trauma management
• Firefighting and rescue operations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Stress management techniques
• Driving and operating emergency vehicles