Firefighter-Paramedic

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Firefighter-Paramedic

Salary

$58,509.36 - $84,761.04 Annually

Location

Concord, NH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-34

Department

Fire

Opening Date

09/29/2023

Description

JOIN THE LARGEST, BUSIEST FIRE BASED EMS DEPARTMENT IN THE STATE

  • Pay Scale $58,509 - $84,761 (PARAMEDIC)
  • Schedule 24/48/24/96 (1-2-1-4)
  • Immediate Vacancies Available Now !!!!
    • 21 Personnel On Duty Per Battalion
    • 10,000+ Calls Per/Year
    • Education Stipends (FFIII, Instructor etc.)
    • On Duty EMS & FIRE Training
    • Paid OT for Department Organized Off Duty RTP
    • 13 Paid Holidays and Much More!
JOIN OUR TEAM & APPLY TODAY!

DEPARTMENT: Concord Fire Department

TYPICAL WORK SHIFT/SCHEDULE: 24 hour shifts, 42 hours paid weekly.

STARTING SALARY: $26.79 with comprehensive benefits package.  Top of Scale is $38.81.
Program eligible for On the Job Training Benefits under the GI Bill.

CLOSING DATE: This job posting will remain open continuously until position(s) are filled.  

TO FILL IMMEDIATE VACANCIES-APPLICATIONS REVIEWED DAILY

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

All applicants must complete and submit an online application and resume through the City of Concord Human Resources job application website which can be accessed at www.concordnh.gov.  Applications will be reviewed daily.
 
Additional Instructions:

Applicants must meet the hiring standards as defined in NH Fire Standards and Training Commission Administrative Rules:  Chapter Fire 700.

Following review of application upon receipt additional testing will be conducted to include a swim test for the top candidates.  The swim test date will be determined dependent on the number of applications received.  Applicants will be required to complete an oral board and thorough background check to include criminal record check, driver's record check, references check, medical exam. 

A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1. The City of Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V/LGBTQ

SUMMARY: Performs responsible work related to fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, hazardous material, and basic and advanced emergency medical services.

Examples of Duties

Performs work related to fire suppression, fire prevention education, rescue, Hazardous Material, and advanced emergency medical services.
 
Conducts searches of fire building interiors for rescue of trapped persons; performs ventilation, overhaul, and advancement of hose lines to apply water to fire.
 
Evacuates people from hazardous areas such as burning buildings, hazardous atmospheres, damaged motor vehicles, and areas pending weather damage.
 
Drives, positions, and operates firefighting and rescue vehicles and watercraft independently and under direction.
 
Conducts basic phases of rescues from heights, building collapse, confined space entry, swift water, trenches/cave-in, ice/cold water, and extrication of injured persons from machinery, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.
 
Performs basic and advanced emergency medical care for both the sick and injured; records personal and medical information of patients.
 
Completes digital media and medical-legal documentation of every patient care contact under the auspices of a state law requiring completion within twenty-four hours of event.
 
Provides direct supervision of Firefighter/EMTs while mitigating every medical emergency as the primary caregiver; directs all staff on scene toward the common goal of immediate stabilization and transport of the patient.
 
Determines and documents the medical necessity of emergency medical care for each patient under the federal Medicare and Medicaid requirements.
 
Explains to and documents for each patient the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
 
Develops, operates within, and reports findings on emergency medical pilot programs, including treatment modalities and equipment trials.
 
Operates a variety of general office equipment and communication equipment.
 
Ensures the continual access to fire hydrants year round, including removing ice and snow.
 
Maintains station, grounds, and equipment/apparatus; cleans and disinfects medical and rescue equipment; restocks supplies.
 
Completes requisitions, reports, repair orders, and maintenance checklists as required.
 
May serve as a member of a specialized team.
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED;
OR
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications (must maintain):

Valid New Hampshire Driver's License.

New Hampshire EMS Providers License- Paramedic (within 120 days of appointment)

New Hampshire Firefighter II (within 120 days of appointment)

Hazardous Materials - Operations.

Nationally Registered Paramedic (within 120 days of appointment)

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) in accordance with NH Bureau of EMS Prerequisite Protocols (Must be acquired when eligible.)

Supplemental Information

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
 
Advanced Life Support Ambulance
Aerial Ladder and Elevating Platform
Air Bags
Body Substance Isolation Materials
Cascade System
Chemical Detectors
Cold Water Rescue Suits
Computers
Cutting and Spreading Tools
Cutting Torches
EKG
Extinguishers
Fire Pumps and Tanker
Foam Systems
General Office Equipment
Generators
Ground and Specialty Ladders
Hand Tools
High Angle Rescue Rope Equipment
Inflatable Water Rescue Craft
Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera
Medical Equipment required for Paramedic
Military Forestry Trucks
Protective Clothing
Radiological Monitoring Equipment
Reference Materials
Rescue Struts & Shoring
Saws
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Stabilization Tools
Station Maintenance Tools
Ventilation Fans
Water Appliances

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods, procedures, training techniques, equipment, and apparatus used in modern firefighting, rescue operations, and emergency treatment, and in the protection of life and property from fire.

Fire prevention methods and techniques.

Safe and effective rescue techniques.

Fire and EMS radio procedures.

Geography of the city, including major streets and landmarks.

Municipal water system and drafting techniques.

Computer and communications operations.
 
Infectious and communicable diseases and the means of preventing them.

Tactical interpersonal dynamics under high stress conditions to mitigate all medical emergencies.

Human body systems, with a detailed focus on the cardiovascular, respiratory, neuralgic, and endocrine systems.

Multi-systems trauma evaluations and appropriate use of receiving hospital systems and trauma team activation.

Emergency pharmaceutical agents.

NIFRS, TEMSIS, and CFD computer systems.

Skill in:

Use of fire suppression equipment and apparatus.

Use of emergency medical instruments and supplies.

Advanced Life Support techniques.

Interpreting and detecting subtleties of 12 lead EKGs for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, and receiving hospital system, cardiac catheterization lab activation.

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

Performing interosseus needle insertions, crycothyrotomys, and chest decompressions.

Working with new protocols, equipment, and procedures within an emergency environment.

Interpersonal relations.

Mental and Physical Abilities to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic officials, groups, and the general public.

Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public.

Work quickly under physically and emotionally stressful situations.

Work at great heights or in other hazardous situations.

Learn information related to the performance of firefighting and paramedic duties.

Must be physically fit with substantial physical endurance.

While performing essential functions of this job, employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, smell, lift and/or move up to and in excess of 100 pounds, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Working Conditions:

While performing essential functions of this position, employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, flames, blood, airborne pathogens, and hostile or offensive patients.

Incumbent's working conditions are typically quiet, but may become very loud responding to emergency calls and at the scene of a fire or other emergency.


This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

City of Concord
Human Resources Department
Benefits Summary

BENEFLEX PROGRAM SUMMARY (Effective July 1, 2023)
Employee compensation consists of two parts - direct wages and benefits.  The City of Concord provides a “flexible benefit plan” or “cafeteria benefit plan” known as “BENEFLEX”.  This plan offers a range of benefit choices in the areas of:  Health Plans, a Dental Plan, Life Insurance, a Medical Flexible Spending Account, a Dependent Care Reimbursement Account as well as Accident/Sickness (Disability) Plans. 
The City provides each full-time employee with benefit dollars, subject to annual City Council appropriation, for use in purchasing both medical and dental benefits, based on Federal eligibility guidelines.  The exception to the Federal eligibility guideline falls under Healthcare Reform’s Affordable Care Act with regard to adult dependent children between the ages of 19-26.  The Affordable Care Act requires employers offering dependent coverage to cover adult children between the ages of 19-26, regardless of student status. Selection of additional benefits, such as a medical plan with a more expensive premium, flexible spending accounts or increased life insurance, may be paid for through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.  If there is money left over from an employee’s benefit dollars after benefit selection, it is treated as taxable income.  Benefits take effect on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.  An orientation/enrollment session with a full explanation of the Beneflex plan and its options is held once each month for new employees.
Because of the tax implications, this type of a benefit program is governed by Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.  The Beneflex “Plan Year” is July 1 through June 30.  After initial new employee enrollment, changes in benefit selections are only allowed during the group re-opening period just prior to each plan year, within 30 days of a birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, a change in the employment status of the employee or employee’s spouse or within 60 days of a loss of Medicaid coverage or loss of coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Wellness  Program
The City of Concord continuously strives to offer comprehensive, responsive, and flexible health benefit plans and programs.  All full-time employees and City-insured spouses are eligible to participate in the City’s Wellness Program.  

In partnership with its insurers, the City of Concord is pleased to offer employees a unique opportunity to improve their overall health and create a healthier lifestyle.  The City provides dollars (“wellpoints”), which can be used to offset the employee share of health insurance premiums.  Wellpoints are earned for your participation in:

 

  • Beneflex education sessions
  • Health Questionnaires (every other year)
  • Healthcare Consumerism workshops or Wellfit Challenges (every other year)
  • Your choice of health education programs
  • Your choice of physical exercise activities
  • On-site health screenings

Wellpoints earned the previous Wellness year (May through April) will be awarded during the City’s open enrollment period, typically held during the month of May.  If an employee does not need the additional wellpoints to purchase medical insurance, they may be used for other aspects of the Beneflex program.

Research has clearly shown that promoting health and fitness at the workplace and at home helps employees reduce the rate of premium increases and related health insurance costs, improve overall participant health, reduce stress levels, and become wiser health care consumers.  The potential value of wellness programs to employers is just as impressive, with results such as reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, reduced employee turnover, better customer service, and enhanced employee recruitment.  It is a win-win situation for everyone and it is fun!

Current Options Available Under Beneflex Program Include:

Health Care Plans
Three plans are available through Harvard Pilgrim:
 
  • Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO 500 ($25 copay)
  • Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Elevate Health (T1-$25 copay/T2-Deductible then 20% coinsurance)
  • Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare HMO High-Deductible HSA ($2000/$4000 Deductible)

Dental Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Dental:
Provides full coverage on certain diagnostic and preventive services, and limited coverage on certain restorative, prosthodontic (bridges, crowns, etc.), surgical, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic coverage, and emergency services.  $1500 benefit maximum per year.

Vision Insurance Plan
One plan is available through Delta Vision:
Provides coverage on a wide range of services (routine eye exams, glasses, contact fittings, evaluations and lenses) and offers additional savings on non-prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction.  This plan is voluntary and is available through a post-tax payroll deduction.

Life Insurance Plans
Core coverage with a benefit equal to one year’s base salary (up to a $150,000 max) is funded by the City.  Employees may upgrade to two or three times their salary by funding the premium difference themselves.  Employees may elect coverage up to $10,000 for spouse and dependent children.

Income Protection Plans
The Income Protection Plan is provided at no cost and includes a sick leave program, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
A FSA can be set up for Health or Dental Care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code.  Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.

*cannot be used if enrolled with the Harvard Pilgrim HMO High-Deductible HSA. Must be enrolled in one of the other available options through the city.

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
A Dependent Care Reimbursement account can be set up for dependent care expenses, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code.  Permanent part-time employees may also participate in this benefit at their own expense.

Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)
A limited purpose FSA can be set up for Dental and Vision Care expenses only, allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis and be reimbursed for eligible expenses under the IRS code.  This is only available to those employees enrolled in a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). 

Health Savings Account (HSA)**
A savings account, used in conjunction with a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing an employee to set aside a predetermined amount of money on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses.  An employer may also contribute to this account. 

**must be enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan through the city.

OTHER BENEFITS

Annual (Vacation) Leave
Generally speaking, most employees accrue annual leave at the rate of approximately eight to sixteen hours per month during their first 5 years of employment, with accruals increasing at certain anniversary dates thereafter.  Leave cannot be used during an employee’s first six months of employment.  The Personnel Rules & Regulations, departmental approval procedures, and/or any applicable collective bargaining agreement should be referred to for details.

NH Paid Family & Medical Leave (NH PFML)
Provides a 60% wage replacement (up to the social security wage cap) for up to six weeks per year (after an initial 7-day elimination period) for absences from work for covered common life events such as: 
  • An employee’s own serious health condition when disability coverage does not apply
  • An employee to bond with a child during the first year of birth, including placement for adoption or fostering
  • An employee to care for a family m ember with a serious health condition
  • Any qualifying urgent demand or need arising out of the fact that the employee’s spouse, child or parent is a covered military member on covered active duty
  • An employee to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness if the employee is the service member’s spouse, child, parent or next of kin

NH PFML will run concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when the employee qualifies for both programs.  If the employee is eligible for workers compensation, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for this same event.  If the employee qualifies for Short-Term Disability, they will not qualify for PFML benefits for the same days absent.    This leave can be used intermittently.

Paid Holidays
Subject to the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements and/or the Personnel Rules and Regulations, employees generally observe 12.5 paid holidays each year.

Retirement – Pension System (mandatory participation)
Upon employment, all full-time employees (35 hours or more) are enrolled in the New Hampshire Retirement System with a mandatory pre-tax payroll deduction each week of 7% of their gross income (11.55% for Group II Police employees and 11.8% for Group II Fire employees).  The City also makes contributions to the New Hampshire Retirement System on behalf of full-time employees.  The rate of contribution varies by Group I and II membership, as follows:

 Group Rate as of 7/1/23
Employees (Group I)13.53%
Police Officers (Group II)31.28%
Firefighters (Group II)30.35%

Retirement – Investment Opportunities (voluntary participation)
Three additional options for retirement savings are 457 deferred compensation plans managed by MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC - International City Management Association Retirement Corporation), PFPOPE and Empower are also available through payroll deduction.  A Roth IRA managed by the MissionSquare or a Roth 457 managed by Empower and PFPope are also available through payroll deduction.

Accident/Critical Illness Plans
Two plans are available through Allstate offering cash benefits payable upon the event of an accident or diagnosis of a critical illness or condition.  This benefit is voluntary and available through a pre-tax payroll deduction. 

Legal and ID Theft Plan
Two plans are available through Legalshield providing the option of either Legal services or ID Theft Protection plans.  This benefit is voluntary and is available as a post-tax payroll deduction.

Merit Pay Plan
Employees are eligible for a merit pay increase, typically one step on the applicable wage schedule, upon satisfactory completion of their probationary period and annually thereafter (again subject to satisfactory performance).




















This document is a summary, only for purposes of providing general information to job applicants, and is subject to periodic revision by the Human Resources Department.  It does not constitute any sort of guarantee, commitment or contract for any aspect of the Beneflex Program or the Personnel Rules & Regulations, which are also subject to change.  The Beneflex Program is administered by the City of Concord at its sole discretion, subject to annual City Council appropriation and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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01
Are you currently a NH Licensed Paramedic or expect to be within 120 days of start date?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you currently a ProBoard Certified Firefighter II or plan to be within 120 days of start date?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Would you be a lateral transfer from a NH career fire department?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a current CPAT certificate? (note: this is not needed if you are a lateral transfer from a NH career Fire Department)
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a current healthcare provider (or equivalent) CPR card?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a current AHA ACLS certification card?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a current AHA PALS certification card?
  • Yes
  • No

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