Firefighter First Class

About the role

The purpose of this position is to perform specialized work as an individual or team member in Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, and Fire Prevention activities. This is a highly responsible position wherein work primarily involves the responsibility of protection of life and property. This position is responsible for extinguishing fires and removing/rescuing persons from danger, and may perform a variety of rescue and first aid techniques to provide immediate medical aid to ill or injured persons. This position is expected to exercise considerable initiative, within these guidelines, in the performance of his/her duties.

Responsibilities

• Works within the guidelines of established City policies and procedures, departmental Standard Operating Guidelines, accepted fire suppression and emergency medical services practices, and all directives from superiors, both written and verbal.
• Responds to emergency calls as directed, 24 hours per day, seven days per week if needed and available.
• Responds quickly to alarms in an assigned area as a member of a fire or emergency services company.
• Enters burning buildings and hazardous environments to extinguish fires and remove or rescue persons from danger.
• Performs and applies a variety of rescue and first aid techniques, to provide immediate medical aid to ill or injured persons.
• Removes necessary equipment and tools from apparatus for execution of assignment, and upon completion returns and loads equipment onto apparatus.
• Advances fire hose lines, directs fire streams and extinguishes fire in a variety of situations, such as residential, commercial, institutional, brush or grass, and transportation properties.
• Connects hose or apparatus to hydrants, joins hose sections and nozzles, operates water appliances, accessories, portable extinguisher, and similar equipment.
• Performs forcible entry, breeches, and ventilates burning buildings, as needed, to gain entry or release products of combustion.
• Performs salvage operations to prevent or minimize damage caused by water and smoke.
• Performs overhaul operations to locate hidden fires and removes fire debris after extinguishment to prevent rekindle.
• Assumes and carries out the duties and functions of a relief driver (ride-up Engineer).
• Although this position has no supervisory responsibility it may have delegated authority to operate and maintain apparatus to which assigned as a driver.
• Participates in non-emergency activities or programs, such as: training, station and equipment maintenance, pre-fire planning, public education, and fire prevention activities.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning tasks of facilities, fleet, and equipment.
• Performs any other tasks or duties assigned.

Requirements

• Frequent travel to various locations as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid State of Florida driver license, Class D.
• Current State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Paramedic license or Emergency Medical Technician license with Orange County endorsement.
• State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Fire Inspector certification; Fire Instructor Certifications; Haz-Mat Certification; Fire Investigator Certification; and/or Fire Officer Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent certification as recognized by the State of Florida Department of Education.
• Successfully passed the entry-level test for firefighter or equivalent qualifications as verified and approved by the Fire Chief.
• Knowledge of English, spelling, and basic math.
• Ability to learn, understand and comply with city and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Efficiently and effectively work with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to operate a telephone, computer, copy machine, fax machine, two-way radio, and various emergency vehicle apparatus and specialized fire, EMS, and technical rescue equipment.

Skills

• Knowledge of fire suppression and emergency medical practices, equipment, and standards.
• Ability to operate a variety of rescue and first aid techniques.
• Physical stamina and strength to carry, raise, climb and lower ladders and advance related equipment.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including fire, smoke, dust, extreme temperatures, humidity/moisture, hazardous chemicals, gases, and explosive situations.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD