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Working with DC Fire And EMS is more than just a job - it's a calling.

Application period to apply for Firefighter/EMT is 8/16/24 - 8/31/24.

For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/dcfireemsffemt0826

Job ID
27273

Location
Fire & EMS Training Academy

Full/Part Time
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Date Opened
08/16/2024

Date Closed
08/31/2024

Area of Consideration
Open to Public

Grade
01

Type of Appointment
Career Service - Reg Appt

Minimum Rate
$62,236.00

Agency
FB
Fire & Emergency Medical Svs

Department
FB14200000
Training Academy

Bargaining Unit
C4

General Job Information

Introduction
Join DC’s Bravest as we strive for excellence in emergency preparedness, education and response and be part of a team of diverse, well trained, and committed first responders providing the highest quality of Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the residents and visitors to the District of Columbia.

Job Summary
This position is in the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and is responsible for improving the lives of residents of the District of Columbia by providing the most effective and efficient protection of lives and property.

DC Fire and EMS provides quality, compassionate and competent state of the art basic and advanced life support emergency medical care to the acutely ill or injured and provides expedient transportation to the appropriate hospital.

Our services are offered 24 hours a day, every day.

Duties and Responsibilities
*Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) are assigned to one of approximately thirty-three (33) fire houses throughout the District of Columbia.

*The incumbent will respond to known and unknown emergency calls with minimal response time.

*Upon arrival at fire location, relays fire conditions, life hazards and exposures to commanding officer.

*Examines fire structures for any signs of fire extension and determines the safest evacuation route for occupants.

*Observes and responds to changes in conditions at the fire scene.

*Removes persons from entrapments or hazardous situations. Incumbent makes forcible entries.

*Recognizes conditions that may lead to back-draft.

*Controls public utilities; positions aerial ladders or platforms; climbs or descends ladders, carrying hose lines and/or equipment; and makes openings for ventilation and performs overhaul operations.

*Incumbent is responsible for the operation of hose lines and the hydrant systems.

*Operates lines from heights, rooftops, ladders and/or confined space.

*Operates fire extinguishers and portable hydraulic pumps.

*Utilizes detection instruments for gas, heat, radiation or smoke.

*Protects property from damage with salvage covers.

*Stops oil, steam, gas or water leaks and removes excess water. Removes debris and rubbish and, to the extent possible, restores the security of the property.

*Rescues and frees victims in tunnels, pipes, excavations, etc.

*Extricates victims from high places, elevators, electrical contacts, hazardous areas, machinery, etc.

*Examines victims and diagnoses symptoms.

*Operates first aid equipment; stops or controls bleeding; performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

*Treats victims of smoke inhalation, burns, heart trouble, shock, drowning and injuries.

Qualifications and Education

*Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
Please upload Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport upon application submission.

*Must have reached the age of 19 as of the date of application closing.
Please upload Birth Certificate or valid U.S. Passport upon application submission.

* Must possess a valid driver's license.
Please upload copy of Driver's License upon submission application. Provisional License (unless converted into a full license) or Learners permits are not acceptable.

*Must possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) issued by a recognized Department of Education at time of application. Please upload a copy of diploma upon application submission.

*Must pass a scheduled candidate physical ability test (C-PAT).

*Must pass a urinalysis test for absence of substance or drug use.

*Must pass a thorough medical examination (including x-rays, hearing, vision, and other laboratory tests). Medical examination follows the standards of the National Fire Protection Association. Please reference www.NFPA.org for more information.

*Must pass a thorough background investigation of character and personal history (ex, prior employers, law enforcement agencies, etc.) to determine suitability for appointment as a Firefighter EMT.

License and Certifications
*Must obtain and maintain the following certifications for the duration of employment:

1) Firefighter I and II
2) Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
3) Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
4)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
5)Basic Life Support Card (BLS)
6) Must possess and maintain a valid DC Health EMT card
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (NREMT-B),

*Any other certifications that may subsequently be required to maintain qualifications as a Firefighter EMT.

*Candidates must possess and maintain a valid and current driver’s license as a condition of employment.

Working Conditions/Environment
*Incumbents ride large emergency vehicles through crowded streets.

*The position involves exposure to all weather conditions and increased noise levels.

*The incumbent can be exposed to irritation or discomfort from heat, smoke, dust, gaseous fumes, water, confined spaces (tunnels), radiation, and chemicals and must strictly adhere to policies and procedures designed to reduce those dangers, such as utilizing personal protective equipment.

*The incumbent will live in proximity with others in a dormitory-style environment for 24-hour (or longer) work shifts.

Other Significant Facts

DC Residency Preference Claim
DC residency is not a requirement for the position, but if you claim residency preference for the DC Firefighter EMT job posting you are required to provide proof of residency by uploading a copy of your DC state-issued ID (driver’s license) at the time you submit your application, failure to upload proof of DC residency will result in your application being rejected from the application process if you claimed residency preference.

All required documents (birth certificate or valid U.S. passport, valid driver's license, and high school diploma) must be uploaded at the time of application submission to be considered for the position.

If you claim Veterans preference, please upload the Veterans (DD214) letter, or Disability Determination.

If you claim Foster Child preference, please upload Foster Care License or letter.

How do I add attachments?
Once your application is completed, return to the "My Job Application" tab then scroll to the bottom, and click on "My Cover Letters and Attachments" and upload the required documents. Please note that attachments are not specific to a job application and will be visible for any DC job that you apply for.

INFO REGARDING TESTING;
*All applicants that meet basic standards (U.S. citizen, 19 years of age at the time of application, high school diploma, and valid driver's license) will be referred for an entrance exam. Current residents of DC as proven by DC driver's license, will have testing paid for by the District.

*Non-DC residents are responsible for the cost of testing ($55 for entrance exam, plus $23 for optional practice test).

*Applicants must be proficient in the use of and comprehension of the English language. Persons with foreign language skills are encouraged to apply.

*Eligible applicants can only take the entrance exam once every 3 months.

*This position is deemed as an "Essential " and “Safety Sensitive ” position.

*This position is covered under D.C. Law 15-353, the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, effective April 13, 2005, as amended. For that reason, this position is subjected to annual criminal background checks, traffic record checks, or both; and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

*Must pass a thorough background investigation of character and personal history (ex, prior employers, law enforcement agencies, etc.) to determine suitability for appointment as a Firefighter EMT.

Screening dates
08/19/2024 – 08/31/2024

Tour of Duty
Rotating shifts. The Department is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation.

Pay plan, Series, Grade
FS-0081-01

Duration of Appointment
Career Service -Reg Appt - subject to the satisfactory completion of an eighteen-month (18-month) probationary period.

Position Designation
This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable).

This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing.

In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of ma*****na in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical ma*****na.

EEO Statement
The District of Columbia Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, s*x, age, marital status, personal appearance, s*xual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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