Fire Fighter

Job Overview

Performs fire rescue duties combating, extinguishing, and preventing various types of fires and basic life support emergency medical duties in treating illnesses or injuries.

Salary

$59,329.92, plus:

• $96.92 biweekly cafeteria benefit
• $60 EMT incentive per pay period
• Guaranteed holiday pay (up to 11 per calendar year)

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Firefighter''s Certificate of Compliance; AND
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver License.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one''s personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Job Specific Competencies

• Working knowledge of firefighting and search and rescue methods and techniques.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing emergency vehicle operations.
• Working knowledge of safe driving techniques for emergency vehicles.
• Working knowledge of firefighting and hazardous materials terminology.
• Working knowledge of characteristics of fire.
• Working knowledge of standard firefighting and rescue tools and equipment and their correct use.
• Working knowledge of roads, streets, hospitals, schools, and other facilities within response area.
• Working knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Working knowledge of the functions, services, procedures and regulations of the unit to which assigned.
• Working knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Some knowledge of diseases and emergency medical conditions, their diagnosis, and appropriate treatment procedures.
• Some knowledge of equipment used for patient care such as defibrillators and vital signs monitors.
• Some knowledge of building construction as it relates to fire behavior and fire suppression and control.
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to identify patient conditions based on signs and symptoms.
• Ability to identify mechanical failures of equipment.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties under hazardous conditions requiring considerable physical exertion.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, non-verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability and willingness to perform housekeeping activities.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather conditions and high noise levels.
• Ability to maintain combat firefighter readiness status.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.

Representative Duties

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Responds to fire alarms and performs search, rescue and fire suppression operations to combat fires.
• Operates hand and power tools to ventilate structures; positions and climbs ladders; pulls hoses from truck bed and connects to hydrant and pump apparatus; operates water charged hose lines of various sizes to combat fires
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations to minimize damage.
• Provides emergency medical care within limits established by standard operating procedures and protocols.
• Assists paramedic in providing patient treatment and medical procedures.
• Provides verbal, written and computer reports pertaining to condition and care of patients at emergency scenes and in transit as required.
• Safely and efficiently operates emergency response vehicles.
• Conducts pre-fire planning of commercial buildings, hospitals, schools and other buildings.
• Performs maintenance on department equipment, grounds, furnishings or structures.
• Participates in station drills, allied emergency procedures and actions refresher training.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Special Probationary Note

Employees assigned to this classification will serve a one-year probationary period.