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07/28/2026
Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic - LATERAL HIRE
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT
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Summary: Reports directly to officer. Supervision Exercised: Fellow crew members when so assigned.
Education/Work Experience: · Graduate of an accredited high school or G.E.D. · Certification by the State of Ohio as a Fire Fighter Level II. · Certification by the State of Ohio as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: · Valid Ohio Drivers License. · Good driving record (four points or less). · Clean criminal record. · Be of good moral character. · Knowledge of ○ department policy and procedures; ○ department standards; ○ life support procedures, methods, and techniques appropriate to their certification level; ○ firefighting and rescue procedures, methods, and techniques appropriate to their certification level; ○ operation or utilization of equipment, instruments, and other materials and supplies used in life support assistance, fire fighting, and rescue; and ○ the geographical layout of Liberty Township and anticipated Mutual Aid Response Area. · Ability to ○ recognize symptoms and take appropriate action; ○ exercise sound judgment under possible stressful circumstances; ○ follow detailed oral and written instructions; ○ develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, professionals, and the general public; ○ perform job-related physical ability evaluations; ○ perform heavy manual tasks for varied period of time under possible dangerous conditions; ○ operate vehicles safely under all driving conditions; ○ operate radio equipment; ○ evaluate conditions, identify problems, and formulate corrective measures; and ○ operate appropriate electronic data processing equipment and complete necessary reports.
Attendance: The Liberty Township Fire Department operates twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, and fifty-two weeks per year. In general, full-time firefighters are scheduled to report to their assigned location in uniform and are scheduled to work a twenty-four-hour shift every third day. Holiday, personal, and sick days and overtime hours are as instructed in the Liberty Township Personnel Policy Manual.
I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES include the following; other duties may be assigned. · Respond to fire and rescue emergencies and provide appropriate basic and advanced fire fighting / rescue procedures. · Respond to life and rescue procedures. · Operate departmental apparatus safely and effectively as assigned. · Operate and manage hoses, appliances, tools, and equipment to control and extinguish fires. · Operate specialized rescue tools and equipment for extrication. · Evaluate emergencies, assume command, and establish appropriate incident command structure. · Utilize accepted emergency scene management methods and techniques. · Maintain radio communications with dispatch center, responding units, and/or hospital. · Act on establish protocol when radio contact cannot be made. · Maintain familiarity and comply with established department and community procedures and standards for firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care. · Participate in shift briefing with officers and employees to inform or be informed of any existing or potential problems during the shift. · Coordinate and participate in special projects and public education classes. · Respond to appropriate station for recall emergencies when off duty and available. · Complete daily apparatus and equipment checks. · Maintain individual training and certification standards. · Perform Fire Safety Inspections. · Perform public education classes. · Research, analyze, test, and recommend new equipment. · Make necessary reports and budget requests. · Complete other departmental reports as requested or assigned. · Ensure proper operation of firefighting, rescue, and life support equipment, instruments, and supplies. · Inventory and restock firefighting, rescue, drug, medical, and facility maintenance supplies. · Analyze and recommend new or modified agency policies and procedures. · Perform routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance on buildings, apparatuses, and equipment. · Maintain personal health, wellness, and physical ability and encourage these activities in fellow employees. · Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the stations. · Prepare and submit run reports. · Communicate with victim, victim’s family, fire investigators, law officers, doctors, and the general public as instructed by superior officer. · Attend training seminars, staff, and training meetings and take licensing reexaminations as required. · Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Liberty Township Fire Department. · Perform all other assignments as directed by the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chiefs, officers, or shift supervisors.
II. TEAMWORK AND PARTICIPATION · Create ideas that improve production, organizational performance, or result in cost or time savings for the department. · Communicate in a positive and respectful manner with the public. · Accept duties and projects from all departments and coordinate departments as necessary. · Demonstrate flexibility and cooperative attitude when faced with change. · Demonstrate strong multi-tasking abilities.
III. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Motor vehicle; pumper/aerial apparatus; hoses; appliances; tools and equipment to control and extinguish fires; operate specialized rescue equipment; basic and advanced life support equipment; medical transport vehicles; two-way radio; and other fire department issued equipment as assigned.
IV. 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 these essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
V. 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 essential function s. The duties of this job are performed in all kinds of weather conditions, hazardous situations, and terrains.
VI. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and job application. References are checked. All successful candidates will complete: a written exam, a physical ability assessment of job related tasks, three (3) EMS Skill Stations, a physical examination, and an oral interview. Selection is based on the most qualified applicant determined by a compilation of all of the above steps. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
