Fireline Paramedic - American Ambulance of Visalia

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Patient Transportation: Transport injured or sick individuals from the fireline to fire camps or medical facilities.
2. Medical Assessment: Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish appropriate first aid procedures.
3. On-Site First Aid: Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at the site of emergency or within specially equipped vehicles.
4. Medical Knowledge: Apply your knowledge of pathophysiology and related disease processes in treating acute patients.
5. Equipment Care: Maintain and care for your equipment and vehicle by performing daily, weekly, and monthly checks, and promptly reporting any issues.
6. Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and build interpersonal relationships with medical unit leaders and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Medical Experience: Preferred experience in ambulance and EMS services.
2. Wilderness Medicine: Preferred experience in wilderness medicine.
3. Adaptability: Ability to work independently and comfortably in a wilderness setting.
4. Self-Driven: Self-motivated to gain expertise in the nuances of the fire industry.
5. Calm Under Pressure: Demonstrated ability to stay composed in stressful situations and coordinate multiple resources as needed.
6. Organizational Skills: Proficient in staying organized and following a chain of command, including Incident Command System (ICS) procedures.
7. Trustworthiness: Reliable, trustworthy, and forthcoming in all responsibilities.
8. Availability: Capable of working 14-21 consecutive days.
9. Camping Skills: Willing and able to camp out and sleep in a tent.

REQUIREMENTS BEFORE HIRE:

1. Paramedic Licensing: Hold a California Paramedic License
2. Medical Certifications: Possess current BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification.
3. Driving: If you have a California driver's license, you must have an Ambulance Driver's Certification and a Clean Driving Record.
4. Training: Attend our Fireline EMS Refresher in April 2024 (invitations will be sent after the first interview).
5. Safety Certification: Complete Incident Safety Awareness for the Hired Vendor Class and RT-130 | Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher during our Fireline EMS Refresher.
6. Physical Fitness: Pass the NWCG Work Capacity Test at the arduous level, which involves a 3-mile walk under 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack, available in-house during our Fireline EMS Refresher.

REQUIREMENTS BEFORE FIRST DAY OF WORK:

1. Firefighter Training: Complete the online S-130 - Firefighter Training and S-190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior courses.
2. Incident Command System: Complete online courses, including ICS - 100, ICS - 200, ICS - 700, and ICS - 800, introducing you to the Incident Command System and National Incident Management System.

PERKS:

1. Team Environment: Work alongside enthusiastic, outdoorsy co-workers from diverse locations.
2. Flexible Location: Enjoy the ability to live anywhere, provided you have reliable transportation to reach our home base in Visalia, CA when called for assignments.
3. Varied Work: Operate on 4x4 ambulances, 4x4 mobile treatment centers, UTVs, and mobile medical clinics.
4. Outdoor Experience: Embrace the opportunity to work and sleep outdoors.
5. Meal Provision: Meals provided during your assignments.