Apply Today as a Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Forest Park.

Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Description

The Forest Park Fire Department is looking to hire lateral entry positions for firefighter paramedics. Forest Park is your family if you prefer various emergency details, tremendous community impact, outstanding training opportunities, and an excellent working relationship with your neighboring departments!

Under general supervision, performs fire suppression/fire prevention duties; assesses, treats acutely ill and injured citizens; performs rescue procedures, operates emergency fire apparatus and emergency medical equipment; performs fire inspections and prevention programs; participates in Fire/EMS training, station and equipment maintenance; and performs related work as required.

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Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Abilities

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of citizens or employees of an organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and plane and solid geometry fundamentals.
Applying fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to assess, plan, organize, and execute essential job functions without a need for constant supervision; ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of rules and regulations of the department and other authorities.
Ability to cooperate with fellow employees and the general public, communicate and interpret highly technical medical information to patients and health professionals; ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to exhibit emotional stability and courage in performing potentially dangerous duties under stress; must be of good moral character with ability to distinguish and disseminate sensitive information, must be free of any communicable disease while in a contagious stage; must become knowledgeable of geography of the City of Forest Park, locations and status of water supply system, and fire suppression systems.
Performs equipment inspection, preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and minor repairs to equipment, vehicles, and facilities. May be required to assist in or conduct public education programs in fire- or EMS-related subjects and complete records and reports.
In addition to these duties, the Firefighter/EMT must participate in company-level fire safety inspections. May be assigned responsibility for a project or Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Firefighter/EMT must plan and implement said project in this event. All other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Experience and Training

High School graduate or GED
Valid Drivers License
Must be able to be insured by the City’s insurance carrier if the position requires driving.
Professional Firefighter Certification
Paramedic Certification at the time of appointment
Candidate must be willing to continue education in firefighting, emergency medicine, and leadership.

Benefits

The City of Forest Park offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including a pension plan, health care, a Health Savings Account (HSA), a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

About the City of Forest Park

Founded in 1956, Forest Park was designed as a master-planned community, growing quickly into a thriving city. Incorporated as a village in 1961 and officially becoming a city in 1968, we have always been guided by a vision of innovative development and strong community ties.

Nestled within 3,800 acres, Forest Park seamlessly blends residential neighborhoods with commercial hubs while preserving the surrounding greenbelt, ensuring a balance between urban convenience and natural beauty. Today, Forest Park is proud to be the second-largest city in Hamilton County, home to approximately 20,194 residents across 8,000 households.

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