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City of Grand Junction Fire Department
Grand Junction, CO
Are you looking for a change of pace, a career that makes a difference, and a place you can call home? The Grand Junction Fire Department is experiencing unprecedented growth, and we are excited to welcome the next generation of community servants to join our family!
Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, working with their assigned station crew to provide basic or advanced life support care to patients, and performing fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency rescue operations. The Grand Junction Fire Department has a 48/96 work schedule.
Requirements
Respond to fire and emergency alarms; perform all phases of fire suppression work including ventilation, overhaul, salvage and clean-up activities at fire scene; place fire hoses; set ladders; operate fire streams, ventilate and enter burning structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims; operate pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators or pumps; operate rope systems, technical rescue and hazmat equipment.
Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support at emergency and accident scenes which may include defibrillation, clearing airways, pulmonary ventilation, intubations, inserting IVs, splinting fractures, treating burns, emergency surgical procedures, performing CPR and administering medication; inform physicians of patient conditions.
Assume responsibility for EMS scene in the absence of higher level staff; provide direction and supervision to other employees at an emergency medical scene; direct patient care and transport; obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of accident or nature of illness, rescue measures preceding emergency care, care given at the scene and during transport and changes in diagnostic signs.
Monitor and maintain necessary medical and station supplies; reorder supplies as needed.
Participate in drills, training exercises classes and activities including but not limited to those related to fire fighting, emergency medical service, technical rescue, extrication, physical fitness and other related areas.
Perform fire station and equipment maintenance and cleaning activities; maintain station living quarters in a clean and orderly condition through routine clean-up procedures; identify deficiencies in equipment and quarters; perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles or report deficiencies to proper staff for other disposition.
Conduct and participate in drills and training exercises; develop skills in fire suppression, medical aid, apparatus operation and other related areas; conduct emergency medical technician classes and evaluate and re-certify participants.
Participate in public relations, fire/safety education activities, and fire prevention activities including station tours, fire safety/fire suppression education away from the station, school education programs, group activities, fire drills, courtesy walk through visits, and phone inquiries.
Perform fire prevention inspections of commercial occupancies through departmental inspection program; identify fire and life safety hazards; provide suggestions for correction; schedule re-inspections for verification of correction; submit reports as needed.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs; prepare a variety of reports.
Yavapai College
Prescott, Arizona, United States (On-Site)
Salary: $55,000.00 – $75,000.00 Annually
Location: Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Department: PS EMS
Job Number: 2022-00215
DESCRIPTION
Description of Position
***Position starts January 9, 2023***
***up to $3,000 relocation for qualified candidates***
Reporting to the EMS Program Director, the incumbent will teach discipline specific courses as needed using a variety of methodologies. The successful candidate may teach American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses. Initial and refresher EMT and Paramedic courses, as well as Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support courses in a lecture and lab setting. EMT and Paramedic courses utilize the NHTSA National Standard curriculum and the National Registry of EMT skills evaluations.
In addition to a competitive salary and relocation for this 9 month position, we offer generous time off including a two week winter break and a one week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2 x basic salary and more. See the Benefits tab for more information.
Responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction; curriculum development; participation in the college community and continued professional growth activities; and creative program building based on needs assessment and in collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which she/he is able to be credentialed.
Besides traditional class structuring, the College is also attempting to meet the varying needs of our students by offering weekend, year-round, and compressed courses of instruction and services. Since service to our students is our highest priority, instructors can expect to participate in innovative methods and assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening and/or weekend classes.
The general expectation is that full-time faculty serve as provisional faculty for a period of three years prior to being reviewed for continuing status. The determination of faculty status is, however, ultimately at the discretion of the Yavapai College District Governing Board and the College President, as the Board’s designee.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Credentialing Requirements for Faculty Teaching Coursework in Emergency Medical Services:
• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline to be taught; OR the ability to obtain a Bachelor’s degree within 18 months;
• Five (5) years recent work experience in the field to be taught AND
•Specialized certificates as noted below MUST be attached to application
Requirements for EMS instructor:
• Current NREMT certification, at either EMT or Paramedic level.
• Current AZ EMCT certification
•Current AHA provider certifications
•Current ITLS or PHTLS instructor certifications.”
– Knowledgeable in current composition theory and practice
– Experience with instruction for different populations (developmental, multicultural, applied learning)
– Experience with Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
Preferred Skills & Abilities
– Current American Heart Assn. BLS Instructor, ACLS Instructor and PALS Instructor Certifications
– NIMS 1
– NAMSE 1 or 24 hours of adult learning modalities
– Community college teaching experience
– Experience with multi-media technology to enhance student learning
– Experience with online and/or blended/hybrid instruction
– Experience working with culturally diverse populations
– Ability to teach other courses as needed
To apply, please visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ycedu/jobs/3736252/associate-professor-ps-ems?keywords=ems%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary based on assignment.
BENEFITS
Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package:
HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS
•Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College’s partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
•Medicare: Provides basic health insurance at age 65
•Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
•Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
•Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employee’s annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
• Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
•Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers’ Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
•Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution)
•Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees’ contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements
LEAVE BENEFITS
• Sick Leave: 10 days sick leave annually.
• Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business
• Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
•Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, Winter/year-end break (10 days), Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break and Memorial Day
OTHER BENEFITS
•Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employee’s regular pay at the rate of $50 per month for employees testing at the Advanced Mid-level and $100 a month for employees testing at the Advanced High level. If you are interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center. (Does not apply to Spanish Professors)
•Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee’s bank account(s)
• Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees
•Sabbatical: Faculty, professional and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service
•Professional Development Opportunities
•Additional Benefits and Services: Bookstore discount, local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.
Paramedic & EMT Openings Available
Charleston County EMS
Charleston, SC
Charleston County is an EMS system that relies on Innovation, Trust, Compassion, Respect and Dedication to provide exceptional customer service to our community. If you have the commitment to help others and want to have a career that makes a difference, now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in the nation. Charleston County EMS offers a variety of work schedules that are both static and dynamic. In our normal schedules, forced overtime is not used; although in times of disasters or high public demand, schedules and obligations may change.
Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits including retirement, deferred compensation (including 401k and 457 plans), longevity pay increases after years 1, 3, 5 and 6, merit based increases annually thereafter (Council approved) based on evaluations, optional life and disability coverage, along with medical and dental benefits for employee and family.
EMT Providers will have an initial hiring range of $18.11 – $19.02 hourly
AEMT Providers will have an initial hiring range of $18.65 – $19.59 hourly
Paramedic Providers will have an initial hiring range of $24.29 – $26.97 hourly
APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE: Submitted applications are reviewed by the hiring department, on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.
Candidates who qualify will be contacted on a rolling basis for testing and interviews.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be able to: drive an emergency vehicle; have excellent communications skills (in person, over the radio/telephone, and written); work varying shift schedules including day shift, night shift, hybrid shifts including weekends and holidays; perform a wide variety of duties with accuracy and speed under pressure; provide patient care to the respective certification level; follow safety protocols and perform in a safe manner; able to understand navigation equipment and tools, including maps, and be able find locations within our response area; perform calmly in emergency situations; and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required certifications and licensure:
National Registry Certification
South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (By start date)
BLS (AHA or ASHI)
ICS course certifications 100, 200, 700 and 800 (Required within 3 months of hire)
Paramedic candidates also need:
ACLS (AHA or ASHI)
ITLS or PHTLS or TECC (preferred)
PEPP or PALS or EPC (preferred)
Candidates must also provide the following:
Copy of a High School Diploma or GED (College Degree or Transcript may be used)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge must include but is not limited to: laws and regulations of US DOT, FCC, DEA and SCDHEC in regard to the practice of emergency medical services, vehicle extrication and rescue principles, patient stabilization, medical terminology, and defensive driving techniques. EMT’s are responsible for providing patient care to the level of their certification. All employees are responsible for communicating appropriately, ensuring the readiness of vehicles and equipment, maintaining uniforms and stations, attending training, and following safety and medical guidelines.
The motto of Charleston County EMS is “We Care”. The ability to provide excellent medical care with empathetic and compassionate customer service under pressure is an expectation of the department as well as our community of citizens and visitors.
The application should be filled out completely and all required certifications and documents should be uploaded/attached to the application. Any questions regarding the application or hiring process can be directed to EMSjobs@charlestoncounty.org or 843-202-6708.
