HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 2635 1977-01-24
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RESOLUTION NUMBER ~IoB!i
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF
FIRE FIGHTER/PARAMEDIC.
WHEREAS ,
on November 2, 1976 the voters of the City of Seal Beach
did by majority elect to establish a Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Program for the City of Seal Beach; and
the establishment of this program will require the recruitment,
selection and appointment of qualified fire fighter/paramedics
under the terms of Article IX of the Seal Beach City Charter;
and
the Personnel Director in consultation with the Fire Chief and
other agencies employing fire fighter/paramedics, have prepared
a job description for Fire Fighter/Paramedic which has been
approved and recommended for adoption by the Civil Service
Board;
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
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FIRE FIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
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Under supervision, provides specialized emergency medical care to the sick
and injured and performs the function of fire fighter during other emer-
gencies as required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Fire Parame~ic assumes control and responsibility for a patient until he
or she is turned over to the proper.medical personnel or it is deemed safe
to release the patient to a responsible party by the paramedic base station.
This classification operates and maintains rescue apparatus and equipment;
inventories all paramedic equipment and medical supplies, ordering repairs and
and replacements as required; diagnoses emergency rescue medical problems;
maintains radio contact with a physician or a qualified emergency room nurse
arid provides emergency care as directed; maintains records and information re-
lating to each medical aid rescue; supervises and evaluates the performance
of paramedic trainees. The Paramedic must participate in the Hospital Train-
ing programs to maintain skills and knowledge with the prevalent medical
standards in effect through the County program while maintaining a high level
of proficiency in all aspects of fire fighting skills and knowledges. 'Fire
Paramedic personnel will perform other related duties as assigned by the
Fire Chief or the appropriate designee. The Fire Paramedic shall prepare
and present demonstrations and public information programs that relate to
paramedical service. The Fire Paramedic shall be under the supervision of
~ truck or engine company commander during emergencies and during normal
working hours, inspections and training activities. The Fire Paramedic shall
wear the uniform as required by the Seal Beach Fire Department and shall be
governed by all City and Department rules and regulations plus special rules
and regulations as required by the County Health Officer and the Paramedic
Program.
EMPLOY11ENT STANDARDS
Two years experience as a fire fighter in a municipal, county, or government
fire department, and must be certified in Orange County as a Paramedic prior
to appointment as a paramedic with the City of Seal Beach,