Firefighter Paramedic

The Firefighter / Paramedic is responsible for providing fire suppression and control, fire prevention, emergency medical services, specialized rescue services and public information/education related to emergency services and fire prevention. Essential Job Functions Firefighter/Paramedics are emergency service personnel who are first responders for fire suppression and control and respond to emergency medical services as well as various types of other emergency incidents. Works under the direct supervision of the Company officer in the command structure of the shifts to which he/she is assigned. Responsible for maintaining training and development of firefighting standards, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and disaster preparedness. Responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, and standards by appropriate jurisdiction. Responsible for reporting violations of applicable rules, regulations, laws, and standards to appropriate supervisor/officer. Responsible for filing official County reports including, but not limited to, fire reports, patient care reports, daily journal log entries, vehicle check sheets, supply requests, injury reports, accident reports and assist in other reports as directed by supervisor/officer. Responsible for providing fire suppression and control, fire prevention and emergency rescue and emergency medical services established by written standard operation guidelines and emergency medical services protocols within DeSoto County Fire Rescue. Responsible for ensuring appropriate procedural actions including procedures in stations, travel to and from incidents, and at fire and/or emergency rescue scenes. Responsible for station cleanliness and the checking and readiness of tools, equipment, stations, and all areas assigned. Responsible for satisfactory inspecting stations and equipment for proper appearance and condition. Subject to perform drills or instruction in emergency medicine and firefighting methods. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and apparatus assigned to him/her. May initiate repairs to equipment and apparatus according to department procedures. Responds to all fire alarms and other emergencies and, as a working member of his or her shift, performs all physical and manual tasks as the situation may require. Will assume command as appropriate to achieve prompt and efficient control of a situation until relieve by an officer of higher rank. Responds in a timely fashion when called back to duty when the Chief or his designee declare a state of emergency exists. Represents the department in a dignified manner by being well groomed, courteous, and tactful in all interactions with, or assisting, the public and other agencies.

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. Part-time employees who work an average of 32 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, Valid Florida Paramedic certification, Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Valid Florida Driver's License, 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator certification

Salary: $19.31 - $30.89 Hourly