Firefighter/Firefighter-EMT/Firefighter-Paramedic

Description

Salary by position: Firefighter - $47,862.50-$58,631.56 Firefighter/EMT - $52,768.41-$64,641.30 Firefighter/Paramedic - $61,086.03-$74,830.38

This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care, and perform other duties as required.

Examples of Duties

MAJOR DUTIES

• Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses, and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue and other emergency incidents.
• Completes required reports detailing fire, emergency medical, and other incident responses.
• Completes required training and maintains required certifications.
• Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard vehicles; conducts regular inspections.
• Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety classes; provides tours of the fire station.
• Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.
• Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups.
• Participates in public education events.
• Conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as requested.
• Inspects and services fire hydrants.
• Assists with fire investigations to determine cause and origin of fires.
• Performs related duties.
  
  

Additional Major Duties By Position:

Firefighter

• Responds to fire calls and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to control the emergency most efficiently at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Assists other personnel in providing emergency medical care at emergency and non-emergency scenes.
  
  

Firefighter/EMT

• Responds to fire calls and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to control the emergency most efficiently at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Provides emergency medical care at emergency and non-emergency scenes at the EMT level.
  
  

Firefighter/Paramedic

• Responds to fire calls and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to most efficiently control the emergency at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.
• Provides emergency medical care at emergency and non-emergency scenes at the Paramedic level.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Firefighter:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain Florida Certified Firefighter II certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate state EMT certification within one year of hire.
  
  

Firefighter/EMT:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain Florida Certified Firefighter II certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Possession of and ability to maintain Florida EMT certification.
  
  

Firefighter/Paramedic:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain Florida Certified Firefighter II certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Possession of current Florida Paramedic certification.
• Possession of and ability to maintain appropriate state Paramedic certifications.
• Current PALS and ACLS certifications.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires.
• Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the department.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue and other equipment, including motor vehicles.
• Skill in extrication techniques.
• Skill in the use of a computer and a records management system.
• Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
  
  

Firefighter:

Additional Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and practices.
  
  

Firefighter EMT:

• Knowledge of emergency medical standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
  
  

Firefighter/Paramedic:

• Knowledge of emergency medical standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
  
  

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Firefighter & Firefighter EMT:

The Fire Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

Firefighter/Paramedic:

The Fire Lieutenant /EMT/ Paramedic assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Firefighter & Firefighter EMT:

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws and regulations; medical protocols; and City and Department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Firefighter/Paramedic:

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws and regulations; medical protocols; and City and Department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied fire suppression, emergency medical, and other emergency response duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.
  
  

Firefighter:

Additional Complexity/Scope of Work by the Position:

• The work consists of related fire suppression and other emergency response duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.
  
  

Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

• The work consists of related fire suppression, emergency medical, and other emergency response duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.
  
  

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, representatives of other emergency response agencies, local business owners, and the public.
• Contacts typically give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, except while at fire or other emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.
  
  

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Firefighter – None

Firefighter/EMT – None

Firefighter/Paramedic - This position may have functional supervision over assigned personnel during medical calls.

• These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if they work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
  
  

PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slightly for Fire Fighters.

Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available

less than 5 years: 204 hours

5 to 9 years: 235.2 hours

10 to 14 years: 268.8 hours

15 to 19 years: 298.8 hours

20 years: 331.2 hours

PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave up to 440 hours will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.

RETIREMENT: Certified Firefighters are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested beginning at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. Firefighters are eligible for retirement upon attainment of age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service or the attainment of age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service. You have the option at the time of employment to elect to be eligible for retirement upon completion of 25 years credited service regardless of age. This election is irrevocable. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See Firefighters’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• Employee's Birthday
  
  

INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Flroida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $621/month; Child/Children $531/month; and Family $1,188/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $280/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $535/month).

Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The city also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.

Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.

• Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
  
  

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457 Plan Empower Retirement: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – See Human Resources for more details.