Firefighter

Under occasional supervision, performs fire suppression duties and provides emergency medical treatment at the EMT or Paramedic level on assigned shift. Performs duties in accordance with all established policies, procedures and medical protocol. Maintains and prepares required records and reports. Participates in training, fire prevention and education programs as required. Reports to the Lieutenant.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: Responds to emergency fire, medical, hazardous material, auto accident and other emergencies. Performs fire suppression duties to protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance. Responds to emergency medical calls, providing basic, intermediate and advanced life support treatment to patients as well as transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Obtains patient medical history if possible; assesses physical condition of patients and assists in making or makes decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs such duties as CPR, splint application, immobilization of body, wound treatment, control of bleeding, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, sterile suctioning, and oxygen therapy; Paramedics also perform cardiac monitoring, medication calculation and administration, IV therapy, intubation, defibrillation, ECG monitoring and the management of cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary. Maintains radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies to receive and to transmit instructions involving patient care. Provides instructions to first responders and bystanders in the use of first aid equipment. Determines the need for back-up assistance. Completes required records and forms documenting patient treatment. Responds to requests for emergency rescue, hazardous materials spills, environmental emergencies, etc. Performs all duties in accordance with established medical protocol, policies and procedures. Assists with the inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles and the performing of daily supply and equipment inventory; restocks equipment in preparation for subsequent medical responses and shifts. Participates in general fire prevention, public education and public relations efforts, including making presentations to various groups and conducting station tours. Participates in employee training programs. Provides leadership and instruction to new and/or subordinate fire personnel as assigned. Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for equipment operations, fire prevention and suppression operations, EMS operations, etc.; attends meetings, conferences and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate. Remains on call 24 hours per day for emergencies. Prepares a variety of reports and records. Operates a vehicle, ambulance and fire engine, and operates/uses all fire suppression equipment, hand and power tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, generators, rescue equipment and protective gear, signaling devices, siren, camera, leak detectors, thermal imaging camera, heat detectors, extrication devices, life-saving/ life supporting equipment, medical instruments and supplies. Operates various office machines including a computer, two-way radio, telephone, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs station maintenance duties, including housekeeping and minor repairs. Cleans equipment and vehicles. Collects and properly disposes of hazardous waste materials. Prepares pre-fire plans. Tests and maintains hydrants, pumps and hoses. Orders and inventories station supplies. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to lawfully work in the U.S., hold a State of Florida Certificate of Compliance Fire Standards (FF I and II), State of Florida Paramedic Certification, Current CPR Card, Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification ), EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) 16-hour certificate, Valid Florida Driver's License, High School Diploma or GED, FEMA ICS-100, 200, 700, 800 course completion certificates. Candidates must submit to, and successfully pass, a national fingerprint based criminal history check coordinated by the Kissimmee Police Department in accordance to the standards established by Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) standards. Candidates must complete, and recertify every two years, Criminal Justice Information Systems security awareness training, via CJIS Online, which is coordinated by the Kissimmee Police Department.

Requirements: Paramedic certification (additional $10,500 for medic qualification)

Salary: $56,151 PLUS ($10,500 FOR MEDIC)

Application Deadline: Continuous