Firefighter - EMT or Paramedic

• High School/College Diploma or Unofficial Transcripts
• State of Florida Certificate of Compliance for a Firefighter
• Valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 
• Valid Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

This position works as a member of a combat team to prevent fire damage and protect life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. The employee will work as part of a team in search-and-rescue operations at a fire scene. This position performs basic life support at the scene of an emergency, initially on their own, under the direction of a licensed physician.

Salary Information: 
*Firefighter EMT -               $24.32 - $35.23 Hourly
                                              $60,720.15 - $87,940.88 Annually
*Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida Paramedic License within three (3) years of employment 
 
**Firefighter Paramedic -    $28.04 - $40.61 Hourly
                                               $69,995.31 - $101,374.11 Annually
** Paramedic pay is contingent on the successful completion of Paramedic Orientation and Medical Director approval.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

• Responds to fires and operates various fire equipment such as hose lines and rescue tools.
• Performs emergency operations during natural disasters and catastrophic events.
• Puts on and uses a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Ventilates burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases.
• Removes and rescues persons from danger.
• Administers patient care at the level of an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Performs salvage operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Inspects fire equipment to verify proper operation, refuels equipment, and reports needed maintenance.
• Attends instruction sessions on firefighting methods, equipment, first aid, and other related operations.
• Performs water rescue operations with boat.
• Responds to callback in emergency situations.
• Responds to hazardous material incidents at a first responder operational level.
• Participates in pre-emergency planning.
• Assists other related emergency personnel as required.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. 
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.  
• Position is designated as Emergency and Essential.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of stations.
• May be required to act as step-up driver engineer as needed.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Certificate of Compliance for a Firefighter.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic license.
• Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Must possess a valid Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Paramedic License within three (3) years
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of fire department operations, fire prevention inspections, operations of firefighting apparatus, and proper use of equipment and tools.

SKILLS:

• Skill in the use and manipulation of tools and apparatus used in firefighting.
• Skill in mechanical and mental aptitude as required.
• Skill in mechanical aptitude as required for operating and maintaining firefighting and rescue equipment.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn through training a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods.
• Ability to speak, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to readily acquire knowledge of the street systems and physical layout of the City.
• Ability to successfully complete subscribed courses relating to fire and EMS services, including the Personnel Qualification Standards Program (PQS).
• Ability to respond quickly to changing situations under emergency pressures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
• Ability to meet the department's objective of enhanced customer service by participating in community service functions.
• Ability to utilize the computer to complete required reports.
• Physical ability to perform job requirements.

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• The job requires heavy work that involves constantly lifting, pushing, or raising objects, exerting 50 to 75 pounds regularly, and exerting 100 pounds of force frequently.
• The job risks exposure to the following environmental hazards: bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, fumes, noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, and violence.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Salary : $60,720 - $87,941