What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter II/Paramedic position at CITY OF MARATHON?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Contains, suppresses and extinguishes fires; rescues potential victims and protects property.
- Operates firefighting / EMS apparatus and equipment, including ambulances and other vehicles.
- Administers emergency medical techniques (Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support) in accordance with protocols.
- Coordinates, determines, supervises and reports the utilization of assigned Fire/Rescue and EMS apparatus, equipment, and personnel assigned daily to the station.
- Inspects, cleans and maintains personal protection gear, assigned apparatus and equipment, and stations to ensure operational readiness.
- Inspects, tests and maintains fire hydrants; learns fire hydrant and other water supply locations. Learns layout of the response area and facilities; collects information for pre-fire planning.
- Recording activities to include, but not limited to: writing memos and summaries; preparing fire rescue and emergency medical incident reports; and reporting equipment and apparatus defects.
- Works shift and call back (and/or overtime) to meet department needs. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. On call 24 hours pending and during disasters.
- Keeps abreast of and complies with Marathon Fire Rescue policies, department rules and regulations, standard operating procedures/guidelines, and EMS protocol.
- Attends training, company drills, and administrative sessions as required.
Non-Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- May be assigned or act as the Company Officer or Medical Group Supervisor.
- May direct the work of a limited number of firefighters.
- May also act as team leader and liaison between firefighters and officers.
- May inspect buildings to detect fire hazards, and issues forms to Fire Inspector, listing fire regulation violations to be considered.
- Conducts tours of fire stations and demonstrates fire equipment. Presents and/or participates in fire prevention/education programs to improve public awareness of fire safety.
- Assists in responding to citizen inquiries or complaints.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may assist with responsibility or authority of temporary workers. May also be responsible for acting in a “lead” or “senior” capacity.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have the following: State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Certification pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 633 and Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Florida Paramedic certification preferred. Must hold a current Advanced Life Support card and/or current CPR certification. Trained, experienced and otherwise qualified to drive fire apparatus and emergency medical care vehicle, maintain the appropriate class of driver’s license and completion of an approved EVOC course in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to assess situations, exercise sound judgment, and take appropriate action, remaining cognizant of the department’s confidentiality requirements and the City’s public relations policy.
Other Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable codes, laws, statutes and ordinances; management and administrative techniques; principles of effective supervision; safe and effective operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of firefighting equipment and tools; emergency medical treatment and rescue techniques; layout and operation of the City water system; operation and installation of automatic alarms systems; and ability to interpret building construction plans.
Ability to safely and effectively commit and operate firefighting apparatus during a fire; think clearly and quickly during emergencies; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work; analyze situations accurately and take prompt, effective action; comprehend written material and interpret and apply rules and instructions; learn operating policies and procedures; plan, direct and coordinate the work of others; work cooperatively with others and gain their respect and confidence; function with a high degree of independence; follow oral and written directions.
Ability to report to the fire department (off duty) under reasonable circumstances, within 60 minutes preferred but not required.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license.
The employee must be a non-user of tobacco (any form) for at least one (1) year prior to application, remain tobacco free during employment/application process and agree not to use tobacco (any form) on or off duty during the tenure of their employment.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work requires extreme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point of physical fatigue. Consequently, physical fitness is an essential requirement for the position. Work environment involves exposure to job hazards where there is a high possibility of injury.
Public Relations: Public relations will be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees will be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee in public service.
Employees must provide outstanding customer service to all persons they come in contact with.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, in outside weather conditions, in occupancies with explosives and hazardous materials; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment