Firefighter/EMT

Performs professional protective work providing firefighting services, in addition to emergency and nonemergency rescue services; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Position Objectives

• Responds to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and other natural and manmade disasters and rescue events with other career and volunteer members of the Powhatan County Fire and Rescue Department; maintains records and files; prepares reports.
• Examines patients; provides appropriate care; completes reports; relays information to providers of higher care.
• Drives and operates various types of fire and rescue equipment.
• Assures that emergency vehicles are fully stocked, equipped, cleaned, and in good running order.
• Provides leadership depending on the nature of the incident and the affiliation and certification of other response personnel.
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