Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patient Transportation: Transport injured or sick individuals from the fireline to fire camps or medical facilities.
- Medical Assessment: Determine the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish appropriate first aid procedures.
- On-Site First Aid: Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at the site of emergency or within specially equipped vehicles.
- Medical Knowledge: Apply your knowledge of pathophysiology and related disease processes in treating acute patients.
- Equipment Care: Maintain and care for your equipment and vehicle by performing daily, weekly, and monthly checks, and promptly reporting any issues.
- Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and build interpersonal relationships with medical unit leaders and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams.