Firefighter

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms, operates auxiliary equipment, deploys hose lines, operates nozzles, directs water streams, raises ladders, climbs ladders, uses fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, ropes, and other equipment.
• Responds to vehicle accident scenes and performs extrication techniques using specialized heavy hydraulic equipment during emergency situations.
• Possesses knowledge of size-up, rescue procedures and fire suppression techniques and their application in buildings, facilities, and aircraft related materials and systems.
• Performs rescue of incapacitated personnel as required.
• Provides standby support for aircraft arrivals/departures and related activities as required.
• Provides hazardous operational standbys as required.
• Maintains fire station, fire apparatus, tools and appliances in a constant state of readiness.
• Performs general up-keep of fire department property; prepares and submits reports and forms regarding supplies, equipment and other matters pertaining to his/her unit.
• Performs basic fire prevention duties as required.
• Performs Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter Certifications: Firefighter I & II
• NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
• Airport Firefighter
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• National Registry EMR, EMT or Florida EMT
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid Class E Florida state driver’s license
• Security clearance (if applicable)
• Physical certification
• English language proficiency