Firefighter/EMT

Job Summary: Firefighter / EMT shall be under the immediate supervision of their company officer. Their foremost and primary responsibility is to respond as part of a company to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fire, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care and perform other duties as required to mitigate the incident. Secondary to this is the preservation of evidence to determine the cause of fire, inspection surveys for pre planning and preventative / corrective maintenance of the station, apparatus and equipment. Assignments may be made through oral or written instructions, and work is under close supervision most of the time, but there are times when courses of action must be determined by the firefighter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
- Respond with their units to all alarms and emergency calls and perform duties as required to save life and property.
- During duty cycles they shall keep the station house and premises neat, clean and in good order.
- Assist in keeping fire apparatus, equipment and tools in a clean and serviceable condition at all times.
- Assist the driver / operator in the initial daily inspection, vehicle check-off, washing and waxing of their respective apparatus and equipment. Also, cleaning and upkeep of equipment after returning from a call, drill or training activity.
- Participate in all training activities as required by their company officer.
- Keep self and personal equipment, uniforms, protective clothing, locker, etc. in a neat and clean condition.
- Be familiar with and obedient to department rules, regulations, and SOP's, as well as responsive to established chain of command.
- The EMT will perform all emergency procedures, as outlined in FAC 64J, and assist the paramedic in treatment and transport of the sick and injured.
- Maintain certification/s as required by FS 401 and FAC 64J.
- While on duty, you must have available for inspection the EMT state certification card and all other certifications required by FS 401 and FAC 64J.
- Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements:
- State of Florida Firefighter Certificate as required by FS 633 and FAC 69A-37
- State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician as required by FS 401 and FAC 64J-1
- Valid Florida Class D Driver's License
- Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course Certificate (preferred) - Must have within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Must have the knowledge of modern firefighting practices, principles and procedures including fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, ventilation, hydraulics, rescue, and operation of firefighting tools and equipment.
- Shall have knowledge of fire department rules, regulations and standard operating procedures or the ability to learn said items during the probationary period.
- Ability to perform hazardous, physically and mentally demanding tasks for prolonged periods of time.
- Should have the ability to communicate fire safety information to the public in both written and verbal communications.
- Delivery of emergency medical care in the form of basic life support.
- Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with other firefighters, supervisors, and the public.
- Shall have the ability to exercise good judgment and react under stressful conditions.

Emergency Response: Firefighter/ EMT may be exposed to hazardous conditions during tactical fire ground and EMS activities on a 24-hour basis. Possible strenuous physical activities related to tactical field activities may be required.

Salary: $46,674.00 Annual