Wildland Firefighter Paramedic & EMT ( EMPF - EMTF )

Wildland Firefighter Paramedic & EMT ( EMPF - EMTF )

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Job Description

The EMS Unlimited Wildland Fire Paramedic/EMT will deploy on campaign wildfires for up to 14-21 day's. EMS Unlimitedprovides compassionate medical care to line firefighters and support staff. Hiking and camping will be required and the work environment is extreme.

EMS Unlimited EMT or Paramedics on the Wildland Medical Team may be assigned to Wildfire Ambulances, Wildfire Fireline Teams and/or Wildfire Rapid Extraction Module (REM).

POSITION IDENTIFICATION:
Reports to: Clinical Coordinator, Operations Manager, Scheduling Coordinator
Seasonal
NO BENEFITS
A drug free workplace
An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

COMPENSATION:
Predicted day rate $450-$700

SCHEDULE:
Non guaranteed, dependent on fire requests
Deployments: 14-21 days (not including travel), 24/7 shift starts after check in at ICP for deployment

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
EMSU Wildland staff support the needs of requesting agencies for wildland fires. There are 3 different positions that staff may be assigned to:

Line Medic
Assigned to a task force on the fire line
Hiking with a task force and assisting where needed. Be available for any medical emergencies within task force team
Attend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefs
Complete communication check in as required

Ambulance
Assigned to a fire line task force and staged somewhere within the task force region. Will stay with the ambulance for staging
Available in case of emergency and a transport is needed from the region
Attend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefs
Complete communication check in as required

REM
Assigned to a task force on the fire line
Attend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefs
Complete communication check in as required
Assist task force teams in regions with any technical rescues or transports

Requirements

• Be a team player
• Must be in support of company values
• Be flexible
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;
• Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are current; and
• The employee conducts themselves in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be able to obtain S130/190 and pass arduous pack test
• Must possess current state license for EMT or Paramedic, CPR, and valid Drivers License.
• Attend EMSU fire camp annually
• National Registry Paramedic or EMT
  • Must possess state certification for Paramedic or EMT in home state
• PALS and ACLS
• Complete S-190, S-130, S-110, and L-180.
• Complete ICS-100 and IS-700

Preferred Training (not required, offered by EMS Unlimited):

• 233 Fire Line Paramedic Course
• Low and/or high angle rope rescue (Required for REM Team)
• UTV and four wheel drive experience (UTV training required for REM team)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.