Broken Arrow Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Procedures PDF

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 A. REPORTS TO CAPTAIN B. FLSA STATUS NON-EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY Under supervision, provides Advanced...

BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 A. REPORTS TO CAPTAIN B. FLSA STATUS NON-EXEMPT C. JOB SUMMARY Under supervision, provides Advanced Life Support and first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care to victims of accidents, injuries or illness; participates in fire suppression, prevention and administrative shift duties as trained and assigned. D. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents). 1. Respond to fire alarms, emergency medical calls and other requests for assistance to protect life and property in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and chain of command. 2. Participate in drills and training classes in fire-science, emergency first-aid, medical emergency techniques and response, hazardous material handling, fire station/equipment maintenance and other related subjects. 3. Respond to emergency medical care calls as assigned for assistance to sick or injured people and treat them according to ALS Advanced Life Support guidelines. 4. Operate pumps and apparatus; use ladders, hoses and other fire suppression equipment. 5. Use power and hand tools to perform fire suppression, prevention, rescue, inspection, equipment/facility maintenance and related duties. 6. Responds to accidents, disasters, emergency rescues, searches, and any other emergency situation as directed by superior officer. 7. Performs victim extrication from wrecked vehicles. 8. Operates chemical and hand extinguisher and similar equipment. 70 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 9. Secures and protects the fire scene when arson may be suspected so that valuable evidence is not destroyed. 10. Testifies in court on cases regarding fires or EMS responses. 11. Assists police with searches and traffic control at accident scenes. 12. Performs salvage and overhaul at the fire scene; removes debris and fuel from scene after accidents or spills. 13. Performs pre-fire plans and completes associated paperwork. 14. Cleans and inspects all issued Firefighting/EMS equipment, oils and cleans EMS/Fire trucks, washes and cleans fire hoses, and assists in the maintenance of general cleanliness in and about a fire station. 15. May be required to drive engines, ladder trucks and rescue unit in absence of other personnel. 16. Conducts tours of fire station facility; provides directions to citizens as requested. 17. Performs specific tasks as directed in various phases of fire prevention, training and administration. 18. Performs record keeping duties as required for maintenance of equipment, fire and emergency statistical data and other records. 19. Assists the Public Education Section by performing in-service training at schools, churches, civic groups, homeowner’s associations, etc. 20. May conduct fire prevention and safety classes for individual citizens or groups. 21. Performs blood pressure checks at fire stations. 22. May perform work in a specified support Section within the department where specific assignments are made and reviewed by a superior officer. 23. Performs other related duties as assigned. E. MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT USED 71 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 1. Firefighting Equipment 2. Fire Apparatus 3. Emergency Rescue and Medical Equipment 4. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus 5. Computer 6. Radios 7. Monitor/Defibrillator 8. Fire Alarm Systems 9. Other equipment of the department F. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE a. High School diploma or GED, or b. Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, required for the job. c. Completion of an approved Oklahoma State Paramedic Training Program or equivalent certification. 2. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (Depending upon area of assignment.) a. Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License b. Oklahoma State Firefighter Certification c. EMT Certificate d. Oklahoma State Paramedic License. 72 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 07-01-16 e. National Professional Qualifications Certification f. Hazardous Materials Operations Level G. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. KNOWLEDGE OF a. Principles and practices of firefighting techniques. b. Para-medicine sufficient to obtain and maintain required State and National Paramedic Licenses and Certificates. c. Hydraulics and fire pump operations. d. Operating and mechanical principles involved in the operation of fire apparatus, mechanical, electrical and/or allied equipment. e. Principles and practices of emergency medical services techniques. f. Basic laws and ordinances regarding outdoor burning by individuals and contractors. g. Department Operating Procedures Manual and Department Rules and Regulations. h. Computer applications related to the work. i. Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations. j. Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques. k. Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. 2. SKILL IN a. Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. b. Apply proper paramedic procedures in keeping with County, State and departmental protocols while treating medical patients. c. Communicating clearly and effectively. 73 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 3. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES a. Ability to understand and follow departmental policies, rules and instructions. b. Ability to learn Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing fire safety and advanced medical emergency in-field treatment. c. Ability to learn and perform accurate record keeping and report writing relating to paramedic and fire prevention/suppression related activities. d. Ability to learn firefighting techniques and methods and apply such information to specific situations. e. Ability to analyze situations and to take effective courses of action. f. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detain and accuracy. g. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth. h. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. i. Ability to mitigate situations involving Fire Alarm Systems. j. Ability to remain calm and courteous and work in extremely stressful situations. k. Ability to operate associated equipment. l. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, smell, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. m. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. 74 BROKEN ARROW FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATING PROCEDURES 07-01-16 CHAPTER: II –DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION APPROVED BY: Chief Jeremy K. Moore SUBJECT 3.13: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC CODE# 1.II.3.13 H. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat or cold, poor visibility, flames, smoke, wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high or precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, contagious and/or infectious diseases, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives. 2. Working time requires irregular hours and shift times. 3. Working conditions may be loud. NOTE: This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible. END 75