Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

Full-time - Senior
Mayetta, KS

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation

Posted On: Feb-20-2020 NOT APUBLISHED YET
Status: This Job is Closed
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SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a shift officer, Captain, and/or Lieutenant, protect life and property through fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue, and emergency medical care.  Perform work on a full time basis in an hourly position. This position will require that the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician or Firefighter / Paramedic work 24-hour shifts. The shifts begin at 0800 and end at 0800 the next day. The duty days and hours will be on an A-B-C shift schedule and may change at the discretion of the Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Function as a structural firefighter, wildland firefighter, HAZMAT responder, and emergency medical provider to save lives, stabilize emergency scenes, and protect property.
  • Responds to fire and EMS calls.
  • Manage emergency incidents as required: establish command utilizing the National Incident Management System, direct on scene and incoming resources including firefighters and mutual aid resources, and determine need for additional resources.
  • In the absence of higher trained personnel, in charge of patient care as the primary medical technician under stressful conditions.
  • Participate in fire suppression and extinguishment: wear self-contained breathing apparatus, enter buildings partially involved in fire, manually suppress fires, perform interior search and rescue operations, raise and climb ladders, use fire extinguishers, tools, and other equipment.
  • Support fire ground operations: operate radio equipment, pumps, and hose lines; perform overhaul operations including debris removal and extinguishment of hidden fires.
  • Drive and operate ambulances, engines, ladders, tankers, and brush trucks.
  • Assist in selection of appropriate route to emergency incidents and positions apparatus for efficient emergency operations.
  • Assist in the investigation of origin and cause of fires up to the employee's level of training.
  • Participate in emergency medical care up to level of certification including: CPR, airway control, bleeding control, drug administration, and defibrillation; direct the duties of other care providers as needed.
  • Respond to hazardous materials incidents: operate at the HAZMAT Operations or Technician level and utilize specialized tools and equipment to control or mitigate spills and releases.
  • Participate on specialized rescue teams as required as well as perform rescue activities including technical, low angle, high angle, water, ice, light, and heavy rescue.
  • Participate in continuing education involving fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue, and use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Provide training as needed to other PBPN employees and the general public on topics including medical care, CPR, and illness/injury prevention.
  • Provide tours to the public and school children; provide safety and fire prevention instruction.
  • Participate in maintenance: apparatus maintenance, testing, and inventory control including daily/weekly/monthly checks, general maintenance duties for firefighting equipment, buildings, and grounds including light to medium repairs as needed.
  • Assist in the performance of fire prevention building inspections; check for fire hazards; seek abatement of hazards through education, demonstration, and enforcement of regulations.
  • Participate in physical fitness activities to assure physical readiness for emergency operations.
  • Participate in special committees and projects as assigned.
  • Prepare a variety of fire, medical, maintenance, and agency reports as assigned.
  • Operates standard office equipment including job-related computer hardware and software.
  • Responds to natural disasters threatening the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation.
  • Maintains a cooperative working relationship with other PBPN employees, local, state, and national agencies, and the public.
  • Has access to, uses, and maintains the integrity of confidential records.
  • Attends required meetings to receive new information and changes in departmental policy.
  • All other duties as assigned.

To qualify for this position, applicants must at least meet minimum requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school Diploma or GED.
  • EMT only - Must possess current Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher certification.
  • Paramedic only - Kansas certified Paramedic (EMT-P) or obtain Kansas Paramedic certification within 180 days of hire if already certified with a National Certification or another State Certification.
  • Paramedic only - If currently active in a Paramedic training program must have current certification as a Kansas EMT or above and obtain Kansas Paramedic certification within 180 days of hire.
  • Must be willing to attend a two (2) week firefighter I & II academy and receive certification, if not already certified.
  • Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license, must be insurable with the Nation's insurance within 90 days of hire.
  • Must be able to obtain a class B non-commercial license within 6 months of hire.
  • Must certify at the HAZMAT Operations level within 12 months of hire.
  • Must successfully complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100, 200, 700, & 800 certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Must possess an ability to operate all fire department motor vehicle apparatus.
  • Must possess ability to operate tools and equipment including pumps, fans, and saws.
  • Must have effective interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
  • Must possess ability to communicate professionally; both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach, sometimes in stressful circumstances.
  • Must possess professional work ethics, manner, and appearance.
  • Must possess the ability to operate general office equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, software programs, and fax/copier machines.
  • Must possess a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Must be punctual and dependable in regular attendance.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the position.
  • A record of satisfactory attendance and performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Services Related, or Business Management
  • Three to five years of related experience.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

  • Able to read, write and speak English.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful, highly team-team oriented environment.
  • Ability to develop positive working relationships with others, including members of the public.
  • Abilities to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Living with other shift members for 1/3 of each year for 24-hour shift assignments.
  • All season work, outside, 24 hours per day.
  • Exposure to fire, products of combustion, and infectious diseases.
  • Perform prolonged and strenuous work in adverse conditions.
  • Perform heavy physical labor, climb stairs, and ladders.
  • Search for victims in hazardous environments.
  • Work at varying heights, above or below grade.

POST OFFER CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Background Investigation with adjudication
  • Pre-employment Drug Screening

Note:  This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.

PHYSICAL AGILITY, TESTING, & INTERVIEW DETAILS:

CHECK IN AND ASSIGNMENT:
Enter through the front door of the fire station and check in downstairs in the basement training room. Please park in the large open parking lot located off the station grounds to the south of the station. We are located mile south of the intersection of 158th & K Road. GPS and Smartphone mapping devices are notorious for failing to properly locate our facility and providing improper directions.  If you are not checked in and present in the Fire Department Basement at 0830 hours, YOU WILL NOT be allowed to continue in the hiring process.

You are required to bring: Current Driver's License & Current State of Kansas EMT or above Certification Card

  • **No smoking or tobacco use will be allowed on Fire Department property or during testing by any applicant at any time on the date of testing. Tobacco use, wandering outside of the designated areas, and failure to follow instructions will result in immediate removal from the hiring process.
  • **Candidates should wear appropriate athletic clothing taking weather conditions into consideration. Each candidate will be required to sign a waiver of liability to participate in the physical agility testing.
  • **All testing is pass/fail. Failing any station will result in immediate removal from the testing process. Testing stations may be changed or altered due to conditions on the day of testing. Testing stations may not occur in the order listed. This description is to serve as a guide only. All distances, weights, and descriptive measurements are approximate.

WRITTEN TESTING:
The written test consists of two sections: General Aptitude and EMS. Both sections are 50 questions with a minimum passing score of 75% on each and a maximum of 2 hours allowed to complete the test. Applicants may be divided into groups for testing purposes and some applicants may take the written test prior to the agility testing. The General Aptitude section covers basic core knowledge such as mathematics, mechanical aptitude, map/spatial orientation, and reading comprehension. The EMS section is either EMT or Paramedic level and is based upon standard curriculum from AHA BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, PALS, PEPP, and other nationally accepted EMS certification courses.

PHYSICAL AGILITY:
STATION # 1: 2 MILE MODERATE DUTY PACK TEST
The applicant will walk, jog, run, or any combination thereof 2 miles in 30 minutes or less wearing a 25-pound weighted vest.
After the applicant has successfully completed the test, they will be allowed a 10-minute period to rest and stretch before moving on to the next evolution.

STATION # 2: 100-FOOT HOSE DRAG
While wearing a bunker coat, helmet, and gloves the applicant will be required to drag a 1 " hose line 100 feet in a straight line. The line will be charged with water at 100 psi. No running will be permitted with this evolution. If the applicant runs he or she will be disqualified from the test. Stopping forward motion and resting, dropping the line, or falling and not immediately continuing forward motion will be considered failing. You will have 5 minutes to complete the evolution.

STATION # 3: HIGH RISE PACK CLIMB
While wearing a bunker coat, helmet, gloves, and carrying a 100-foot high rise pack of 1 " hose, the applicant will be required to climb and descend a flight of stairs 3 times. The applicant must climb or descend touching each stair step during the evolution. No skipping stairs will be allowed. Once the applicant returns to the starting point after reaching the top of the stairs, the trip will be counted as 1 flight. Dropping the pack, loosing one's balance, stopping during the evolution, or falling up or down the stairs will be considered failing. You will have 5 minutes to complete the evolution.

STATION # 4: AERIAL LADDER CLIMB
While wearing a bunker coat, helmet, and gloves the applicant will be required to climb an aerial ladder extended to approximately 50 feet at a 70-degree angle, retrieve an object, and return to the ground with the object. Dropping the object, freezing on the ladder, or losing one's grip on the ladder will be considered failing. The applicant will be attached to a safety line / fall arrest belay system and maintain 3 points of contact at all times to insure their safety. You will have 10 minutes to complete the evolution.

STATION # 5: MANIKIN DRAG
While wearing a bunker coat, helmet, and gloves the applicant will be required to drag a 165-pound manikin 100 feet. The applicant will drag the manikin 50 feet in a straight line, round a cone, and return 50 feet in a straight line to the starting point. Stopping or resting (a lack of forward movement or effort to continue forward movement of the manikin) will be considered failing. You will have 5 minutes to complete this evolution. Applicants are expected to drag the manikin and are NOT to try to completely pickup or carry the manikin.

STATION # 6: SCBA CONFINED SPACE CRAWL
While wearing a bunker coat, helmet, and gloves the applicant will be required to don an SCBA with blacked out mask. After putting the SCBA in service or "going on air" the applicant will then crawl to a confined spaced and remain there for 5 minutes. When the tester signals that time has expired the applicant will return to the testing point. If the applicant removes the SCBA mask, panics, or exits the confined space before time has expired he or she will be disqualified.

STATION # 7: EMS SCENARIO EVALUATION
The applicant will be required to evaluate a patient in an EMS scenario and treat the patient as appropriate per generally accepted standards of EMS care. This scenario is graded on a point scale based on critical criteria that need to be met and is pass/fail. You will have 15 minutes to complete the scenario.

TESTING CONCLUSION:

Please do not loiter after your testing has concluded. No spectating, cheering, or talking with applicants engaged in testing or waiting to test will be allowed. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in immediate removal from the hiring process. If you have questions about the testing, hiring process, department, or have any comments we ask that you please call or come back another day. These guidelines help insure the PTFD staff remains focused on maintaining a fair and impartial testing environment.

INTERVIEW:

Interviews will be in the afternoon, you will want to change clothing, and may use the Fire Department facilities to clean up if need be. You will be assigned an interview time after successful test completion. Interviews will be in the basement of the PBPN Government Center at 16281 Q Road, Mayetta, KS 66509. Check in with Human Resources in the southwest corner of the basement upon arrival. Call HR at 785-966-3060 if you need directions.


Additional information on our department may be found at: https://www.pbpindiantribe.com/fire/


Chief Doug Schreiner and the staff of the Potawatomi Tribal Fire Department wish to thank all our applicants for participating in the hiring process