EMT Firefighter

Professional Firefighting/EMT duties of a varied nature under the direction of the superior officer. Essential Job Functions Lays, connects and places hose line in operation. Raises and climbs ladders. Enters building and other fire involved areas. Uses extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines and axes and other hand equipment. Ventilates burning buildings and structures. Throws salvage covers and removes debris. Makes regular inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects. Conducts routine maintenance and apparatus check-out as required. Drives and operates all rescue equipment as directed. Makes visual and physical inspections of buildings to locate fire hazards. Rescues and removes individuals from danger. Administers emergency medical treatment to sick, injured or afflicted persons. Makes periodic inspections of buildings to locate fire hazards. Performs physical cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment using rooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, etc. Performs hydrant maintenance. Attends training and drill sessions in such subjects as firefighting and inspection methods, equipment operations and emergency medical treatment.

DeSoto County Fire Rescue is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT. This is a provisional status. You must become a Firefighter/Paramedic within three years from the date of hire. Applicants must possess a valid Certificate of Compliance for Firefighter in the State of Florida, a valid EMT Certification for the State of Florida, and Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator completion certificate plus a valid Florida State Drivers License. If hired, you will also be required to take and pass a physical examination, a urinalysis and blood test and submit to a background check. This Department is a drug free work place. Applicants will have to take a written exam consisting of Fire & EMS questions from Essentials of Fire Fighting 5th ed. and Brady; Prehospital Emergency Care 10th ed. Applicants must take and pass a firefighter oriented skills assessment relating to minimal fire ground operations such as a hydrant hook-up, placing a ground ladder, working with ropes and knots, minimal Haz-Mat scenarios, general fire ground knowledge and EMS based scenarios. Applicants must complete and pass an EMT skills assessment (NREMT Skills Sheets). Upon successfully completing these portions of the evaluation, you will participate in an oral review board which is comprised of members from DeSoto County Fire Rescue.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance such as hospital, accident, cancer, short-term and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Requirements: High school graduation or GED, Florida Firefighter Certification, Florida EMT Certification, Valid Class D Commercial Florida Driver's License with E endorsement, Current CPR Certification, Physical ability to perform firefighting duties, Heavy lifting 45+ pounds, Acceptable eyesight and hearing

Salary: $15.00 - $22.50 Hourly