HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 93-1986RESOLUTION NO. 93-86
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY REVISING
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARAMEDIC/FIRE FIGHTER
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of South San Francisco
that the Employee Classification Plan, as amended, is further
amended effective June 1, 1986 as follows:
The Class Specifications for the
Fire Fighter (exhibit A) is here
Position of Paramedic/
~by modified.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly
introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco at a requ]ar meeting held on the ]4th day
of May , 1986 , by the followl
AYES: Councilmembers Mark N. Addiego, John
Gus NicoloDulos and Roberta Cerri Teg
None
NOES:
ABSENT: N0ne
ATTEST:
Lng vote:
'Jack" Drago, Richard A. Haffey,
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Class Specification
DEFINITION
PARAMEDIC/FIREFi[GHTER
Under general supervision to perform Mobile Intensive Care
Paramedic Services and to engage in fire fighting, medical aid
and all other suppression and prevention activities in protecting
life and property; to drive, operate and maintain all fire
department apparatus and equipment; to assist and participate in
training programs, to participate in inspections and related fire
prevention and public education activities; and to do related
work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification encompasses the
duties in addition to performing
Paramedic.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
full range of Firefighter
as a Mobile Intensive Care
Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, emergency
rescues; public service calls, or other alarms which necessitate
the mitigating of a situation which threatens life or property;
drives and locates equipment in the proper place at scene;
effects rescues; lays hose lines and operates apparatus pumps and
aerial apparatus; attacks fires and directs fire streams; applies
Basic Life Support techniques; sets up intravenous solutions,
takes blood pressures; assists in the connecting of telemetry
equipment; assists in the emergency transporting of patients;
operates communications equipment; performs a variety of routine
maintenance and repair tasks, including the inspection and minor
repair of equipment; participates in inspections and related fire
prevention duties; cleans stations, quarters and equipment and
maintains a clean and orderly condition in and about the station;
studies and reviews fire department rules and regulations, fire
hazards, and fire fighting techniques; participates in drills,
training sessions, and exercises; may be assigned to prepare
various reports, may be required to respond to alarms during the
non-duty hours when on-duty staff needs to be augmented; meets
the public and deals with various officials and citizens in
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furthering the public relations of :he department; conducts and
participates in public education programs; as assigned serves as
Acting Captain and performs assigned related duties.
In addition, as a Paramedic, attends to victims in emergency
medical situations using prescriDed paramedic techniques;
provides medical aid, administers drugs, gives injections, starts
intravenous solutions, takes and monitors vital signs and takes
appropriate action to preserve life as prescribed by standing
orders, a doctor or registered nurse via direct radio or
telephone contact; drives department ambulance and transports
emergency patients; operates radio, telemetry and related medical
electronic equipment for monitoring and treatment of emergency
medical victims, records company activities and prepares reports,
participates in training and activities with the Fire Department,
hospitals and other agencies; studies and reviews local, county,
state and departmental paramedic rules, regulations and
ordinances; teaches paramedic and EMT skills and techniques to
members of the Fire Department, other agencies and the public.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession
issued by
required,
license.
of a valid California Class III operator's license
the State Department of Motor Vehicles. May be
after employment to obtain a Class II or Class I
Graduation from a paramedic training course that meets the
requirements for certification in San Mateo County.
Certification by the County of San Mateo is required prior to
appointment.
ALL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED AS A CONDITION
OF EMPLOYMENT.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
Learn the operations, use and maintenance of modern
paramedic equipment and techniq'~es;
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Learn local, county, State and department rules, regulations
and ordinances governing the paramedic activities;
Comfort and deal effectively wi~h distraught victims and
families;
Learn fire fighting methods and ~echniques, the basic
operation and mechanics of fire fighting equipment, streets
and locations and the location of hydrants, mains and major
traffic and fire hazards;
Learn to drive and operate pumpers, trucks, ambulance and
aerial apparatus with care and ~afety in accordance with
traffic laws and ordinances;
Maintain proficiency in Life Support techniques;
Analyze emergency situations and adopt effective
action; I
Communicate clearly and effectively;
courses of
Think and act quickly in emergencies;
Understand and carry out orders given in person, by radio,
telephone or in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with
employees, supervisors and the public.
Learn and effectively apply city and state fire codes and
associated laws.
and
EXPERIENCE:
None required. Experience as a paramedic is
preferred.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Desirable supplemental education would be successful
completion of courses in Fire Science.
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AGE:
Must be a minimum of age 21 at the time of the
examination and appointment.
MEDICAL AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Prior to appointment must pass job related medical,
psychological and physical performance evaluations.
May be required after employment to pass periodic
medical and physical performance tests and to
participate in an ongoing physical fitness program.