Paramedic/Firefighter

• Works as part of a company of firefighters performing Emergency Medical Services, structural fire suppression, airport rescue and firefighting, emergency first aid, special rescue (includes confined space, high angle rope rescue, and automobile extrication), Hazardous Materials (HazMat) response and limited natural cover firefighting
• Exercises caution to avoid damage/loss of property including injury to self and others
• Ensures safe/prompt arrival of assigned personnel, vehicles, & equipment at emergencies
• Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate basic and/or advanced emergency medical care to the critically ill and injured and continues care during transport to a medical facility
• Completes run reports and other patient care reports or documents required by the Air Force
• TN Department of Health, Division of EMS
• and Fire Department policy
• Provides continuous medical equipment and supply inventory control on the ambulance and in the fire station
• Complies with environmental, safety, and health rules and procedures and performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment
• Promptly and accurately reports unsafe conditions/injuries sustained while on duty to the appropriate supervisor
• Maintains firefighting equipment and fire station facilities by performing functional tests and inspections, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, and performing housekeeping duties within assigned facilities
• When first to arrive at the scene, establishes Incident Command and takes charge of firefighting or other emergency response activities until relieved by a senior firefighter
• Drives and operates a state licensed advanced life support ambulance. Becomes fully trained and certified to drive and operate all assigned support vehicles and qualifies to drive and operate specific fire apparatus, tools, and equipment to allow assignment of such a tasking by fire protection managers or supervisors
• Participates in practice drills and training classes in accordance with the Annual Training Plan encompassing all aspects of EMS, firefighting techniques, and equipment maintenance and use
• Supports or manages assigned fire and safety related programs
• Conducts tests & training, performs inspections, and documents results as programs require using automated computer programs or other methods as directed
• Creates pre-fire plans by physically going through structures to become familiar with the layout, fire hazards, and location of fixed fire protection systems and creates or maintains written pre-fire plan forms
• Performs work in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and applicable directives including but not limited to Department of Defense (DoD) and USAF Instructions, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, and Company policies and procedures
• Performs duties in other Fire Department job classifications as required, providing that all necessary certification/licensing requirements of the assigned job are maintained and performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested
• Identifies, reports, and protects evidence indicating cause of fire, especially during salvage and overhaul operations
• Performs other duties as directed

• Must be licensed as a Paramedic by the State of Tennessee, Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services
• Not less than three years of progressive experience with a paid emergency ambulance service as a Paramedic
• and three years progressive experience with a paid fire department or equivalent experience as a Firefighter
• To qualify, selectee must possess all certifications, to include prerequisites, which are required for a Firefighter in accordance with the DoD Instruction 6055.06M, DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Certification Program
• Required certifications include HAZMAT Awareness
• Fire Fighter I
• HAZMAT Operations
• and Fire Fighter II. Airport Fire Fighter is desired. Certifications must be from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), the National Professional Qualification System (Pro-Board), or Department of Defense
• Be trained and qualified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and must maintain current state or national Basic Life Support emergency medical care certification
• Must have no physical defects or grooming habits which would impede ability to wear protective clothing and equipment, climb ladders, and perform other strenuous tasks under adverse conditions
• Must submit to and pass (prior to assignment of duty) an initial physical examination which conforms to NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments and pass that physical examination annually thereafter Must be capable of complying with fire department Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures for firefighter health and wellness
• Possess a valid state driver's license and must be able to obtain a state of Tennessee Class 'D' driver's license with 'F' endorsement immediately upon employment. Must become qualified to drive and operate all support vehicles, and assigned fire suppression vehicles should duty assignments require
• Possess capability to attend and complete on- and off-site training courses and any certification required by the Air Force or the Company
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET Security Clearance should one be required and must be able to gain and maintain access to the AEDC local area computer network

Airport Fire Fighter certification

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance