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Firefighter/Paramedic
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Description of Duties
This is hazardous work located at a fire district responsible for responding to fire, rescue, and emergency medical
incidents. Duties include providing emergency medical care at the Paramedic level and maintaining emergency medical
equipment and supplies. Firefighters must meet the training standards set by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control as
authorized by Section 159 (d) of the New York State Executive Law within eighteen (18) months of appointment. Must
become a Paramedic provider credentialed to practice in the Monroe-Livingston Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
system after being evaluated by criteria established by the Monroe-Livingston Regional Emergency Medical Advisory
Committee (REMAC), during the probationary period. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general
supervision of a Fire Lieutenant or other higher-level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
PROPOSED:
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid certification issued by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services as an EMT-Paramedic (AEMT-P) at the time of appointment.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of New York at the time of appointment.
