Position Title: Part Time Firefighter/Paramedic
Application Deadline: September 9, 2016 by no later than 5 p.m.
Possible Schedule:
- 12 hours every 3rd, 6th, or 9th
- 24 hours every sixth day
- 96 hours Maximum per Month
Minimum Position Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Valid Driver’s License
- 400-Hour Kentucky Firefighter Certificate or Firefighter I&II or Equivalent Certification approved by the Kentucky Fire Commission
- Kentucky or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification
- Valid ACLS, CPR, and PALS Certification
Examples of Work
- Respond to emergency incidents, enter burning buildings with hose lines, operate nozzles and extinguish fires as directed.
- Operate hand fire extinguishers, fog nozzles and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raise, lower, and climb ladders; ventilate burning buildings.
- Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, evacuating water, removing debris and performing general cleanup at fire scenes.
- Rescue persons from danger and administer medical aid as necessary.
- Respond to emergency medical care calls as assigned to assist sick or injured people and treat them according to BLS or ALS guidelines.
- Attend training sessions to learn firefighting strategies and tactics, equipment operation, medical aid, and street and hydrant locations.
- Perform routine housekeeping and maintenance duties for the Department and City.
Applications may be obtained from the Fire Department: Monday – Friday 9am -5pm.
All applications, certificates and resumes should be submitted to the Taylor Mill Fire/EMS Department:
Attention: Chief Stager
5231 Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, Kentucky 41015