Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Description: Controls and extinguishes fires and engages in search and rescue for the preservation of life and property. Responds to all medical emergencies and administers life saving measures as defined by the State Department of Health and Regional Emergency Medical protocol for a certified paramedic in Advance Life Support (ALS), or EMT in Basic Life Support (BLS). Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, and grounds as directed.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to fire emergency calls as assigned, and perform tasks that may include search, rescue, ventilation, or suppression. Use department equipment as appropriate to extinguish fires of all types in buildings, grass, terrain, automobiles, or other sites.
• Respond to emergency medical care calls as assigned for assistance to sick or injured people and treat them according to Skagit County EMS Protocols and guidelines and within the scope of practice. D...