Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Rescue

The County of Volusia is seeking Firefighters/ Paramedics for the Division of Fire Rescue. This position will be responsible for suppressing, extinguishing, and preventing fires; protecting life and property; delivering emergency medical and rescue services and maintaining division equipment and facilities.

Duties include: Responds to calls for fire, medical, hazmat, rescue and other natural and/or man-made emergencies. Carries out commands & tasks necessary to mitigate the emergency safely and efficiently; performs all duties and tasks assigned by supervisors. Raises and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings to remove smoke and gases. Performs salvage operations including but not limited to applying salvage covers, water and debris removal. Extricates and rescues victims from vehicles, drowning, accidents, fire, and other harmful conditions. Recognizes hazardous material situations, sets up decontamination; assists county, state, and/or federal agencies with hazardous materials. Responds to fire alarms with Fire Company. Completes incident reports and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Maintains Florida Certificate as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic and follows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols for medical care as approved by the Medical Director. Maintains Florida Certificate as EMT-B as provided for in State Rule 10D66FAC and follows EMS protocols for EMT level medical care as approved by the Medical Director. Recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care and administers emergency medical care to injured or afflicted persons or assists a team member with medical support; stabilizes patients for transport as a team member of an Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services unit; performs CPR; administers spinal and cervical immobilization; verifies vital signs; evaluates patient status. Assists Paramedics with medication and fluid administration, intubation, cardiac electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, defibrillation and external pacemaker. Provides airway maintenance, spinal and cervical immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment. Assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) procedures. Trains and studies with fire tools and equipment to develop and maintain competency and proficiency in fire suppression, prevention procedures and techniques, lifesaving techniques, and to become familiar with developments associated with fire hazards; conducts studies to learn locations of county streets and addresses, hydrants, standpipes, and physical features of property within the county. Conducts Community Risk Reduction: public service calls, blood pressure checks, community meetings, school events, fire safety talks, and apparatus displays. Inspects fire hydrants, wells, and other water supplies. Participates in pre-plan structures within the County. Prepares and submits routine records and reports. Attends continuing education programs in firefighting, equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medicine and related subjects. Conducts drills and classes in these and other areas. Make daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notify supervisor of defects. Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and maintains Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and maintains pumps and hydrants. Connects hoses to hydrants and pumps; join hose sections and connect nozzles to hose; operate nozzles and apply streams on fires. Prepares for pumping operations by seeing that hydrant connections are made. Pumps water to fire at designated pressure. Cleans, maintains and inspects fire and EMS equipment and apparatus. Maintains coordination and physical strength sufficient to pass a physical ability test. Performs station cleaning and maintenance duties. Attends work on a continuous and regular basis. Responds to emergency situations. Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances. Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account), Retirement (Florida Retirement System (FRS), Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)), Supplemental Insurance (Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance), Paid Time Off (Personal Leave, Holidays, Bereavement, Military), Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center, Computer Purchase Program, Direct Deposit Payroll.

Requirements: Minimum 18 years of age, High School Graduate or GED, State of Florida Certificate of Compliance from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, State of Florida Paramedic license, Proof of completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) in accordance with Florida Statutes, Valid Florida driver's license at time of hire and maintain thereafter, Ability to meet the physical requirements outlined in N.F.P.A 1582 and ability to wear a respirator as prescribed by N.F.P.A.1500, Successfully pass medical physical examination including drug screening and physical ability test, Must not be excluded from participating as a healthcare provider in insurance programs including Medicare and Medicaid, Nicotine-free (no tobacco use on or off duty as a condition of employment for individuals hired after October 1, 1989)

Salary: $21.39 hr. base - Salary $69,342* (*Includes FLSA Overtime and Base Holiday Incentive)

Application Deadline: Continuous