Firefighter/Paramedic

About the role

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug-free workplace and alcohol abuse policy.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and performs duties on the alarm scene as well as in the station as assigned and supervised by the officer in charge.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of basic fire fighting curriculum and skills.
• Directly responsible to the medical control hospital on the scene of a medical emergency.
• Responsible at the scene of a medical emergency, promptly treats any sick or injured person and/or oversees fire fighters and EMTs in the treatment of any sick or injured person.
• Performs Paramedic skills and procedures in emergencies, as applicable under Florida statues.
• Control the scene of illness or injury. Assess the patient's condition. Establish and maintain a patent airway. Ventilate the patient. Administer oxygen to the patient. Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Control assessable bleeding. Treat shock. Treat poisoning victims. Dress and bandage wounds. Splint fractures. Recognize and treat medical emergencies. Recognize and treat environmental emergencies. Provide obstetrical assistance. Care for newborn and premature infants. Execute proper rescue and extrication techniques. Recognize and interpret an EKG. Administer D.C. electrical counter shock (defibrillate/cardio version). Administer intravenous electrolyte or glucose solutions. Perform gastric suction by intubation. Perform esophageal intubations. Administers any of the following classes of drugs: Antiarrhythmic agents, Vagolytic agents, Chronotropic agents, Alkalinizing agents, Vasopressor agents, Diuretics, Narcotic antagonists, Anti-convulsive agents, Analgesic agents, Other drugs as deemed necessary by the medical director, subject to the provisions of applicable Florida statutes.
• Maintains American Heart Association CPR Basic Rescuer card.
• Maintains American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life support provider certification.
• Maintains Paramedic certification.
• Ensures that deficiencies in ambulance and equipment are reported to supervisor.
• Ensures protective gear, clothing, tools, and apparatus are in proper working order.
• Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and regular attendance during normal work schedule other than excused or work-related absences.
• Attends Pump Operations and Hydraulic class provided by department.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Performs Annual Fire Inspections and Pre-plan Assignments.
• Any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor or department head.

Requirements

• Florida Paramedic certification.
• Florida Firefighters' Standards certification.
• Valid Florida Drivers License, Class E endorsement. (MVR background check).
• Must possess/obtain EVOC card (16 hours).
• Must be able to successfully negotiate the basic training program as conducted by the department including but not limited to a successful completion of the Paramedic Field Training Program.
• Able to develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of basic firefighting skills and knowledge.
• Hepatitis B vaccination, proof of same, or signed Acknowledgement declining the vaccination (see attached Information to Employees - Hepatitis B) must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.

Qualifications

A high degree of physical fitness is a definite advantage towards the successful completion of the training objectives.

Candidate Must Successfully Complete (pass) swim 100 yards (untimed) tread water for five (5) minutes EMS Scenario Panel interview process.

Must be able to comply with FS 633 including but not limited to firefighting, apparatus/pumping operations. Use of forcible entry tools Donning and use of protective breathing apparatus Administration of CPR Tying off and hoisting of tools, ladders, and appliances Tactical advancement of charged hose lines into a structure, up a ladder into an upper floor window, up/down a stairway Carry and raise any ground ladder Climb any ground or aerial ladder Bring an injured person down any ground or aerial ladder Perform ventilation Remove injured persons from hostile environments Perform overhaul procedures Drive apparatus and rescue vehicles Operate fire apparatus Operate marine craft Operate communications devices (radio, telephone) Operate computer keyboards Read written orders

Skills

Competent in use of ambulances, communication equipment, cardiac monitors, and other associated emergency medical pieces of equipment.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Pay

$63,797.26

Schedule

Full-Time