Fire Medic Underfill

About this role

<p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"><span style="color:inherit;">The City of Fairfax is accepting applications for the position of full-time career Fire Medic Underfill. Fire Medic Underfills positions allow the department to hire firefighters who may not possess all the minimum requirements listed in the Fire Medic job description.</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Paramedics without firefighter certifications: These applicants shall possess a paramedic certification or currently be enrolled in a program and be interested in obtaining fire certifications within the timeline identified upon hire.</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Applicants shall possess certification by the Commonwealth of Virginia as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, be able to obtain Virginia reciprocity, or currently be enrolled in a paramedic program. Certifications shall be uploaded as an attachment with your applica

Requirements

Requires high school graduation or GED equivalent. <br> <br><strong><u>Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</u></strong><strong>:</strong><br> <br>Knowledge of and ability to provide emergency medical care and treatment of illnesses and injuries as defined by the rules, regulations and policies set forth by the Virginia Department of Health Office of Emergency Medical Services, City of Fairfax Operational Medical Director, and the City of Fairfax Fire Department.<br> <br>Knowledge of modern fire and rescue principles, practices, and procedures.<br> <br>Knowledge of the operating and maintenance requirements of the various types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting activities.<br> <br>Knowledge of the physical layout of fire hydrants and street locations in the response are