Firefighter/Paramedic

About the role

Reports directly to the assigned supervisor, is responsible for responding to and participating in mitigation activities pertaining to fire suppression and rescue services including hazardous materials incidents. Works under general direction and guidance, planning details of procedures and methods to attain definite objectives.

Responsibilities

• Determine type of fire, mode of combat, source and amount of suppressant and how and when a burning structure will be entered.
• Responds to major incidents involving Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression and Hazardous Material mitigation.
• Maintains records, conducts special studies and prepares reports.
• Ensures equipment and apparatus is properly maintained.
• Participates in periodic equipment and facility inspections, and directs and assists in grounds and station maintenance.
• Makes sure radio traffic is monitored.
• Participates in special assignments as required.
• Participates in in-service training classes for departmental personnel.
• Participates in activities for efficient communication among departmental personnel.
• Addresses civic and other groups regarding the activities and programs of the Fire Rescue Division to explain and promote public understanding of its responsibilities.
• Acts as division liaison with other internal departments and outside agencies relative to the division’s functions.
• Participates in the use of firefighting apparatus and vehicles; tests equipment operations for response readiness.
• Completes EMS patient reports, fire company incident and inspection reports; maintains department records.
• Ensures completion of all required reports and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety of crews in station and on responses.
• Provides assistance to the assigned supervisor.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Requirements

• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Fire Fighter 2.
• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Paramedic.
• Must possess a Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Must possess a Valid High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card.
• Must possess current BLS provider card.
• Preferred- current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or (ITLS) card.
• Preferred- certificates in NIMS I-700, I-800, I-100, I-200.
• Preferred- certificate in wild land firefighting S-130 and S-190.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern principles, methods and equipment for an efficient, effective Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
• Thorough knowledge of all ALS protocols.
• Knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Skilled in the care and safe operation of a variety of fire emergency service equipment.
• Skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Able to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Able to maintain composure under emergency situations.
• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment such as but not limited to; copy machine, scanner, calculator, fax machine, cell phone and portable radio.
• Knowledge of computer software such as but not limited to; Microsoft office, acrobat, excel, ext.

Skills

• Has knowledge of modern principles, methods and equipment for an efficient, effective Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
• Thorough knowledge of all ALS protocols.
• Skilled in the care and safe operation of a variety of fire emergency service equipment.
• Skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Able to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Able to maintain composure under emergency situations.
• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment such as but not limited to; copy machine, scanner, calculator, fax machine, cell phone and portable radio.
• Knowledge of computer software such as but not limited to; Microsoft office, acrobat, excel, ext.

Benefits

• Generous medical plan.
• Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates.
• Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee.
• Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost.
• Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates.
• Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center.
• Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm.
• Personal Leave (Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.).
• Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Link to benefits at a glance- https://www.flaglercounty.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/human-resources/documents/benefit-booklet-2025-2026.pdf.

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