Wildland Paramedic Firefighter (EMPF)

EMS Unlimited is an exciting, growing and professional provider of ambulance transport, medical standby, event staffing and many other EMS related services. We are seeking motivated and positive professionals who understand the importance of positivity, optimism and continuous improvement.

We pride ourselves on a sense of teamwork and value those who are patient care focused, customer service driven and excited to represent our industry in a professional manner. EMS Unlimited is a Paramedic-owned and operated organization that knows what you expect from an EMS job. We are seeking new team members to help us expand and improve on every level. Learn more about EMS Unlimited at www.ems-unlimited.com.

POSITION TITLE:

Paramedic - Disaster Response Team

POSITION IDENTIFICATION:

Reports to: Disaster Response Team Leader

• Seasonal, PRN
• A drug free workplace
• An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
• At-will employment

COMPENSATION:

• Hourly Rate: $30.75-33.90/hr
• Predicted average day rate $667-736
• Stipends for REM assignments $100-$200 per day
• Overtime is paid as required by law according to the job being performed
  • Unscheduled overtime must be approved by a supervisor prior to actual occurrence
• Mileage reimbursement - mileage reimbursement must be approved before any actual mileage expense is incurred. Deviation may result in denial of mileage reimbursement. 

SCHEDULE: 

• Non guaranteed and dependent on fire deployment requests
• Deployments: 14-21 days (not including travel), 16 hours a day starts after check in at ICP for deployment

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

EMSU Wildland staff are there to support the needs of requesting agencies for wildland fires.  There are 3 different teams that staff will be requested under:

• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The employee must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to:
  • Must be capable of performing all duties autonomously 
  • Responding to emergency and non-emergency requests calmly, efficiently and promptly;
  • Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, in a prehospital setting;
  • Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
  • Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement; 
  • Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion. 
  • Conducting medical equipment inventory. 
  • Cleaning, organizing and restocking supplies in a ready condition after each use.
  • Maintaining accurate records of request for emergent and non-emergent first aid and medical care. Properly document each customer/patient interaction on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Handling radio communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times.
  • Working cooperatively with assisting agencies. 
• The employee is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with EMS Unlimited Privacy Policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal (and state) law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a healthcare provider. 
• Complete/carry-out other duties as assigned.

The employee must also:

• Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure work area sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards;
• Be flexible - work shift schedule may vary, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;
• Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date;
• Be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation; and
• The employee conducts themselves in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public.

Requirements:

• Pass arduous pack test (If you completed with another agency within 6 months, you can provide documentation to fulfill this requirement)
• Attend EMSU fire camp annually
• Complete a fire shelter deployment (Will be completed at fire camp)

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• National Registry Paramedic
• PALS and ACLS
• Complete S-190, S-130, S-110, and L-180.
• Complete ICS-100 and IS-700

Recommended Training (but not required):

• 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)

Bring your smile, positive attitude and sense of "team" culture and help us continue to grow into a nationwide leader of all things EMS. 

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

We look forward to meeting you!