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Specialized work in protecting life and property through controlling and extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical and rescue services, and participating in fire prevention and training activities. At times, work will involve strenuous, extended exertion and an element of personal danger. Prompt and correct reactions are required even under critical, hazardous and adverse conditions, which may cause considerable physical and mental stress.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
- Assists in maintaining assigned apparatus and maintains personal gear to ensure operational readiness and personal protection.
- Attends roll call to receive assignments and current information.
- Cleans fire station and surrounding area to maintain a sanitary station free from operational impediments and to preserve life of equipment.
- Attends college level classes on firefighting/rescue techniques and apparatus and on methods of delivery.
- Attends college level classes to attain and maintain State of Florida issued Emergency Medical Technician certification and State of Florida issued Paramedic certification.
- Attends college level classes on code enforcement, building inspection, fire alarm systems and fire prevention to attain and maintain state and/or county certification.
- Participates in company drill sessions to increase proficiency in use of fire/rescue apparatus and tools.
- Participates in driver and apparatus operations training in order to transport personnel and equipment safely and quickly and to facilitate use of equipment if required to work above class.
- Participates in classes on local street grid system to locate addresses for dispatching and transporting personnel and equipment.
- Receives fire, rescue, non-fire emergency and non-emergency calls over air frequencies and land line communications to dispatch appropriate response vehicle(s) and to respond to citizen inquiries.
- Responds to non-fire, emergency calls.
- Responds to calls indicating a fire or fire alarm.
- Responds to non-emergency rescue calls to assess which, if any, services are needed; investigates; assists or transports citizens; and assists other public service agencies.
- Responds to public relations calls to provide non-emergency assistance to citizens and to maintain good public relations.
- Responds to emergency rescue calls to facilitate, assist, and stabilize victim's condition until professional medical care is available and to transport victim.
- Performs general maintenance, testing and repair of fire/rescue equipment to ensure operational readiness and to prolong life of equipment.
- Inspects buildings and structures to determine compliance with and to enforce fire safety codes in order to protect life and property from fire, explosives, and dangerous materials and for pre-fire planning.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements
CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER
- Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or alien resident lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered for employment with the City of Miami Beach.
- Have current certification as a Firefighter in the State of Florida.
- Have current certification as a State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician.
- Minimum age 18 and be a high school graduate or its "equivalent".
- Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and be available to work 24/7.
- Meet all qualifications in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, "Firefighters; qualifications for employment"
- "Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the applicant", (Florida Statute§ 633.34(6)).
- Must have a driver's license with a good driving record and obtain a Florida driver's license prior to appointment.
- Obtain a Florida Class "D" driver's license with an "E" endorsement within six (6) months of appointment and maintain it through employment without any restrictions affecting job performance.
- Must obtain a State of Florida issued Paramedic Certification (within three years of appointment).
- Possess and maintain valid State of Florida Certification for Firefighter and State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic.
- Failure to obtain and/or maintain certifications as required will be cause for termination.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN ITS ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
You must download the following documents:
1)2024 Firefighter Handbook::2024 Firefighter Handbook:- information and detailed description of the application and selection process.
2) 2024 Documentation Checklist: - For application's information only.
3) 2024 Agreement to Urinalysis: - MUST be signed and submitted with application.
4) 2024 Tobacco Affidavit - MUST be signed, notarized, and submitted with application.
APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING, KNOWING, AND COMPLYING WITH ALL THE INFORAMTION PROVIDED IN THE HANDBOOK.
PREFERENCES:
- State of Florida Paramedic certification.
Bonus points will be given to applicants with the following:
- Veteran's Preference (up to a total of 20 bonus points)
- State of Florida Paramedic certification (3 bonus points)
- City of Miami Beach Resident (1 bonus points)
- Current City of Miami Beach Employee and in good standing (1 bonus point)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, OR BONUS POINTS WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
- Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
- Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, or kneeling.
- Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
- Must have physical capability to lift and carry or drag people and objects weighing in excess of 150 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, climb and crawl into confined spaces while wearing approximately 70 pounds of protective clothing and equipment.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring balance, motor-coordination and dexterity.
- Ability to swim.
For all positions:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all state, county and city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application
Required Examination
MANDATORY ORIENTATION SESSION
Those applicants who successfully complete the application process and meet the minimum requirements for the Certified Firefighter will be required to attend a mandatory Orientation Session and a Physical Ability Test (PAT is required only if selected for an interview). If an undue, unexpected hardship prevents an applicant from attending the orientation session, an exception may be made on a case-by-case basis. Undue unexpected hardship will be solely at the Fire Chiefs discretion. The applicants will receive an e-mail notification via NeoGov with instructions on self-scheduling for one of the following orientation sessions.
May 6 and 7, morning and afternoon session
Time:
TBD
Location:
Virtual
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
All qualifying applicants will be required to take a written examination, currently scheduled for May 20th, 2024. Additional details regarding this written examination will be provided at a future date.
