What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter EMT position at City of Rancho Cucamonga?
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIREFIGHTER/EMT
All candidates will need either a CPAT or complete the In-house physical abilities test to be considered for a position.
Acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing proper comprehensive basic life support treatment, care, and transportation. General firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and protecting life and property.
Essential Job Functions
Performs orderly and systematic evaluations and examinations of scenes and patients. Provides care, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with the knowledge and skills of a Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Responds to emergencies with fire or rescue companies and performs related functions as required. Drives and operates apparatus as assigned. May be assigned duties as acting driver engineer. Is subject to emergency call-back as part of the regular duty. Completes reports and records and operates radios according to system standards and guidelines. Ensures that all supplies, equipment, and apparatus are sufficient, operational and properly maintained. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Performs maintenance chores of quarters, station, and grounds. Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and running. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. No phone calls please.
Must be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as defined in FS633.34.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Qualified applicants selected for interview are REQUIRED to bring copies of their lifetime driving history; Current registration by the State of Florida as an EMT; Current certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS; Certificate of Compliance from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; Social Security Card; Valid driver's license.
(COPIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW).
Employees shall obtain dual certification as a Florida State Certified Firefighter/Paramedic within thirty-six (36) months from date of hire. It is the employee's responsibility to locate, attend, and complete the required coursework.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employee may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits Include
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
Have you successfully completed the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)?
Are you currently certified by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS?
Are you currently registered by the State of Florida as an EMT?
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIREFIGHTER/EMT
All candidates will need either a CPAT or complete the In-house physical abilities test to be considered for a position.
Acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing proper comprehensive basic life support treatment, care, and transportation. General firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and protecting life and property.
Essential Job Functions
Performs orderly and systematic evaluations and examinations of scenes and patients. Provides care, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with the knowledge and skills of a Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Responds to emergencies with fire or rescue companies and performs related functions as required. Drives and operates apparatus as assigned. May be assigned duties as acting driver engineer. Is subject to emergency call-back as part of the regular duty. Completes reports and records and operates radios according to system standards and guidelines. Ensures that all supplies, equipment, and apparatus are sufficient, operational and properly maintained. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Performs maintenance chores of quarters, station, and grounds. Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of practices and procedures in accordance with U.S. DOT EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum for the EMT.
- Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions.
- Ability to learn a wide variety of duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
- Ability and willingness to learn new methods and techniques.
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and running. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. No phone calls please.
Must be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as defined in FS633.34.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Qualified applicants selected for interview are REQUIRED to bring copies of their lifetime driving history; Current registration by the State of Florida as an EMT; Current certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS; Certificate of Compliance from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; Social Security Card; Valid driver's license.
(COPIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW).
Employees shall obtain dual certification as a Florida State Certified Firefighter/Paramedic within thirty-six (36) months from date of hire. It is the employee's responsibility to locate, attend, and complete the required coursework.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employee may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits Include
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?
- High School or GED
- Trade or vocational school
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
Have you successfully completed the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)?
- No
- Yes
Are you currently certified by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS?
- Yes
- No
Are you currently registered by the State of Florida as an EMT?
- No
- Yes
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
- Yes
- No
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
- Acknowledged
- Declined
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
- Yes
- No
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
12
How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Nextdoor
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Facebook Page
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- X/Twitter
- YouTube
- Other
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A
- Required Question