Certified Firefighter/Paramedic

About the role

This is technical work in the field of emergency response in the application of emergency medical care; in the prevention, control, and suppression of fire (both structural and non-structural); and in response to natural and human-made disasters. Work is public safety oriented in the protection of life and property through the application of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fields of fire science, hazardous materials management, building construction, and emergency medicine. Work is of a physical nature and involves an element of personal danger.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine station tasks to maintain the unit's perpetual state of operational readiness including, but not limited to, daily inspecting/testing of equipment, supplies, and materials; stocking and inventory of materials and supplies; inspecting personal protection equipment; participating in on-going training on equipment/apparatus according to proper procedures and established protocols; participating in pre-fire planning and station operational drills; repairing and maintaining equipment/apparatus; maintaining personal physical conditioning; maintaining geographical/structural/roadways awareness of station/location assignment area and associated safety hazards; and cleaning and maintenance of facilities and living quarters.
• Perform fire prevention activities, and fire control and suppression tasks in both structural and non-structural incidents including, but not limited to, pre-incident planning, inspecting fire hydrants; establishing hydrant/hose connections; assisting in scene perimeter security; extinguishing and containing fires with proper agents; entering structures to protect life/property; entering confined spaces; climbing ground and aerial ladders; operating rescue apparatus; and participating in post-fire cleanup and salvage operations.
• Perform emergency rescue operations in preserving life and property including, but not limited to, responding to 911 calls as part of team/unit; extricating persons from entrapments; stabilizing victims for transport; administering basic and advanced cardio life support (BCLS / ACLS); administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); assessing extent of illness/injury and determining appropriate medical protocol(s); notifying dispatch of patient condition); and managing time constraints and environmental conditions in expediting victim transports.
• Perform various administrative tasks including, but not limited to, documenting calls, data entry of incident reports, documenting patient conditions, quality assurance, and participating in post-incident analysis.
• Respond as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes, natural disasters or other critical incidents including, but not limited to, hazardous materials spills, hurricanes, automotive accidents, building collapses, weapons of mass destruction, civil disturbances, explosions, water incidents, and aircraft crashes.
• Function in a public relations capacity including, but not limited to, providing fire safety information to the community; conducting presentations on fire services and emergency rescue operations; participating in demonstrations (e.g., blood pressure monitoring); installing smoke detectors; conducting station tours; and educating persons in the areas of health and wellness.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• A current State of Florida Firefighter II certificate at time of application.
• A State of Florida Paramedic license is required for the position.
• A Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) administered through the National Testing Network. Your test results must be submitted with your application.
• A successful Swim Test prior to submitting an application. We will accept the swim test administered by the Broward College Testing Center or the Broward Fire Academy Physical Agility Test. Your swim test results must be submitted with your application.
• A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent is required.
• An Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent is required.
• A valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.
• A Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history for every state in which a driver license was held within the last 10 years. The search date must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources.
• All required documents must be attached to the application.

Qualifications

• Compliance with minimum training and standards of an accredited certification institution for Physical Agility Testing (PAT), such as the Broward Fire Academy or an equivalent testing agency.

Skills

• Ability to respond to emergencies and provide immediate assistance.
• Knowledge of fire science, hazardous materials management, building construction, and emergency medicine.
• Physical fitness and endurance to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to operate various pieces of firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Communication and public relations skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The base salary for the position is $57,449.26. The $64,630.42 salary listed above includes a 12.5% Firefighter/Paramedic pay supplement. The earning potential for this position, depending on qualifications and assignment is up to $72,951.58 within the first year of employment.

Schedule

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Recruitment Information

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training, certifications, and experience. Recruitment information can be found on the Broward Sheriff's Office website.