Firefighter / Paramedic - 2023

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies. Must comply with all county and department policies and procedures and ensure the maintenance of department equipment, apparatus, and stations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Responds to fire alarms in the county; drives and operates all emergency response vehicles and apparatus in a safe and lawful manner.
2. Performs fire suppression activities.
3. Assists in rescue operations; administers prehospital emergency and non-emergency medical care to sick and injured persons.
4. Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.
5. Maintains and checks fire equipment for serviceability and assists in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment as directed. Performs routine cleaning of apparatus and facilities daily.
6. As required, attend training sessions for firefighting, rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and other training areas.
7. Prepares and submits routine records and reports.
8. Assists in departmental activities in preparation for a significant emergency, such as a hurricane, other natural or manmade disasters, and assists with aftermath activities such as inspection, clean-up, and disaster relief.
9. Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.
10. Essential functions as described in the current edition of NFPA 1582.
11. Abides by department and county policies, represents the department and county in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.
12. Must be a non-tobacco using person, both on and off the job, for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application per Florida State Statute chapter 633.412 (f) and maintain the same non-tobacco status throughout the term of employment.
13. Face tattoos (from ear to ear and hairline of the forehead to the bottom of the chin) are prohibited.
14. Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, work shifts, callbacks, and holidays as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as requested.)