Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/EMTs are tasked with the responsibility of life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation through fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical services. Firefighter/EMTs are also trained to perform certain medical procedures, transport patients via ambulance and provide pre-hospital care in preparation for getting a patient to the next point of care.

Essential Job Functions: Lays, connects and places hose lines in operation. Raises and climbs ladders. Enters buildings and other hazardous areas. Uses extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, axes and other hand and power tools. Ventilates buildings, throws salvage covers and removes debris. May drive apparatus to the scene; operates fire department pumps, including making all needed connections. Performs routine maintenance and inspection of station and equipment. Attends and participates in training drills. Assists with building inspections and public education assignments. Any general duties that the direct supervisor may need completed in relation to the Fire Department. Functions as an EMT as directed by Medical Director approved medical protocols. Abides by all laws and regulations regarding storage and handling medications and generating reports. Participates in training and mentoring new employees as needed. Responds to emergency calls as required by Sheriff's Office General Orders. Performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic Life Support. Responds to non-emergency calls, such as requests to transport patients from hospital to their homes or from a local medical facility to a specialized medical center. Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in fire/medical technical work and in apparatus service and operation. Studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay. Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements. Regular and prompt job attendance. Performs other duties as necessary and required.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, 1-2 years emergency medical service experience, minimum 18 years old, Florida Fire II Certification, Florida EMT License, CPR for Healthcare Professionals, 16-hour EVOC, Valid Driver License

Salary: Depends On Qualifications

Application Deadline: Continuous