FIRE FIGHTER / EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Definition

During an assigned tour of duty extinguishes fires; performs rescue operations; aids in emergency situations involving hazardous or toxic materials; administers emergency medical treatment; maintains all related equipment, buildings and grounds; does related work. Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to a specific location to provide emergency medical treatment, provides treatment both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital; does related duties.