Emergency Service Responder - Fort McMurray, Canada - WestCorp Solutions
Description
Position is a qualified NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter with mínimal fire and rescue experience.Position is a qualified Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Nurse (RN) with mínimal experience.
Position is an entry / developing level professional focused on providing safe emergency response to all downgrading incidents once they have been reported.
SKILLS:
- Qualified NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter with basic technical knowledge and experience years of experience)
- Qualified Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) or Registered Nurse (RN) with basic technical knowledge and experience (13 years of experience)
- Registered to practice with the required governing body having jurisdiction (i.e. AB PCP & ACP registered with Alberta College of Paramedics, AB RN registered with CARNA)
- Certification and/or equivalent experience in 1 of the following areas: Dangerous Goods
- NFPA 472 Operations Level, Fire Dept. Vehicles Driver/Operator
- NFPA 1002,, Wild Land Fire Fighting
- NFPA 105
- Certified in Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) would be an asset.
- Paramedic / RN certified in Advanced Cardiac Live Support (ACLS)
- Alberta Class 3 Operators License with Air Brake endorsement would be an asset.
- Successfully pass the annual Client Emergency Services Fitness Test
DUTIES:
- Reporting to the Emergency Coordinator, the Level 1 ERO performs basic duties relating to fire, medical, rescue and hazmat according to standard practices and procedures.
- Responds to all downgrading incidents as a member of a team under the supervision of a Level 2 ERO, Senior Emergency Response Officer (SERO) and/or Emergency Coordinator (EC).
- Performs assigned tasks as required to support the Emergency Action Plan.
- Provides medical assessment and treatment within the boundaries of their PCP, ACP or RN Protocols.
- Supports the Training Group and Treatment Room Group as requested and assigned.
- Performs Level 1 (house keeping inspections) on property assets.
DECISION MAKING SKILLS:
- During emergency operations the Level 1 ERO must have the ability to follow direction and execute tactics. He/she must have the knowledge and ability to evaluate the effectiveness of their tactics, communicate status and make necessary recommendations to the Sector Leader and/or Incident Commander to help ensure the most effective and safe approach to all downgrading incidents. These evaluations and communications must be completed under extreme confusing and dangerous situations.
- Independently provide initial response including size up and conduct immediate mitigation tactics.
- High level of knowledge and ability to interpret relevant response, medical and operational guidelines, protocols, and policy & procedures
If selected for onboarding, you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with job site policies.
Job Type:
Fixed term contract
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fort McMurray, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Experience:
- NFPA 1001
Primary Care Paramedic: 2 years (preferred)
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