Summary This position serves a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the Fire Protection Section at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD. The Fire Protection Section is responsible for fire prevention, fire protection and fire suppression activities. Responsibilities ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Utilizes all sources of information to investigate and determine the nature of the person's illness or extent of emergency. Performs initial and continuous patient assessment, as well as physical examination to determine patient care methods. Takes, records, and monitors patient's vital signs. Ascertains from patient or bystanders the patient's significant medical history, drug history and history of current event. Manages respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resusc...