Firefighter/Paramedic

About the Role

This is skilled, specialized work of varied difficulty in preventing, suppressing, and extinguishing fires; performing rescue and emergency medical services and/or performing special assignment duties in support of fire-rescue operations.

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 for promptly treating any sick or injured person and/or overseeing fire fighters and EMTs in the treatment of any sick or injured person.
• Performs Paramedic skills and procedures in emergencies, as applicable under Florida statutes:
  • 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 the following classes of drugs:
    • Antiarrhythmic agents
    • Vagolytic agents
    • Choronotropic 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.
• Attend Pump Operations and Hydraulic class provided by department.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Performs Annual Fire Inspections and Pre-plan Assignments.
• Performs any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated by 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 successful completion of the Paramedic Field Training Program.
• Ability 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 must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.
• 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 & Qualifications

• Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of streets, hydrants, and buildings within the Town.
• Ability to utilize safety equipment properly, personal protective gear, clothing, and observe standard departmental safety procedures.
• Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of auxiliary extinguishing equipment and devices including sprinkler, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, etc.
• Develop ability to recognize potential fire hazards and possible extinguishment problems while on inspections.
• Alert to hazardous conditions and takes precautions to prevent accidents to self and others.
• Exhibits the degree of initiative and ingenuity required to satisfactorily perform reasonable training, work, and alarm assignments.
• Capable of executing written and oral instructions with a minimal degree of correction required.
• Familiar and obeys the Town Personnel Rules and Regulations as well as departmental General Orders and Directives.
• Ability to demonstrate cooperative working relationship within the department as well as with the public and reflect a positive identification as a member of the fire service.
• A high degree of physical fitness is a definite advantage towards the successful completion of the training objectives.
• Competent in use of ambulances, communication equipment, cardiac monitors, and other associated emergency medical pieces of equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a variety of locations, inside and outside, as required. Emergencies may require a return to work or longer than normal hours.

Pay

$63,797.26

Benefits

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension.
• One-year probation period.