Volunteer Firefighter

POSITION SUMMARY 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. ​ ​JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older. • High school graduate or possess a GED Equivalency Certificate. • Must be able to read, write, and speak English. • Valid Florida Class E or Commercial Driver's License. • Must have a safe driving record. • Valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards • Valid EMT or Paramedic certification issued by the State of Florida • Valid CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider or equivalent. • Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent - Paramedics • NIMS Incident Command Position Certifications: I-100, I-200, I-700, and I-800. • Must be tobacco-free during employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Must be tobacco-free during employment.