Firefighter/Paramedic

Under general supervision, perform responsible public safety work involving protecting life and property. Respond to alarms and prevent and extinguish fires; respond to rescue calls; respond to medical incidents and render emergency and non-emergency care; engage in fire codes enforcement, public education, station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance activities; and perform related work as required. Respond and assist in the mitigation of technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents. Maintain a constant state of readiness and preparedness for any emergency within the Englewood Area Fire Control District. Duties involve an element of personal danger. This position operates under the supervision of a Company Officer, Division or Group Supervisor, or Incident Commander.

Requirements: 18 years or older, high school graduate or GED, valid Florida Class E or Commercial Driver's License, safe driving record, Valid State of Florida Firefighter I/II Certificate, Valid EMT or Paramedic certification from State of Florida, Valid CPR-BLS for Health Care Provider, Valid ACLS or equivalent (Paramedics), NIMS Incident Command certifications (I-100, I-200, I-700, I-800), tobacco-free for at least one year prior to employment and remain tobacco-free, Associates degree or higher in Fire Protection or related field (preferred)

Salary: $72,688