The purpose of this classification is to respond to emergency medical calls, perform extrication and life rescue, and provide basic life support to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings. Duties and responsibilities include maintaining readiness for emergency response, responding to emergency calls, assessing condition of patients, providing basic life support at emergency scenes, transporting patients to medical facilities, driving ambulances, operating/utilizing/maintaining medical equipment, preparing charts and records, and performing other tasks as assigned. Reports directly to Ambulance Services Station Manager. Also reports to Ambulance Services Shift Supervisor and Ambulance Services Assistant Director.