FIREFIGHTER

Job Summary

Under occasional supervision, performs fire suppression duties and provides emergency medical treatment at the Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic level on an assigned shift. Performs duties in accordance with all established policies, procedures and medical protocol. Maintains and prepares required records and reports. Participates in training, fire prevention and education programs as required. Reports to the Lieutenant and/or Captain.

FIREFIGHTER/EMT: $56,856.54 - $98,365.27
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC: $62,542.19 - $108,201.80

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency fire, medical, hazardous material, auto accidents and other emergencies.
• Performs fire suppression duties to protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance.
• Responds to emergency medical calls, providing basic, intermediate and advanced life support treatment to patients as well as transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Assesses the condition of patients and makes decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs such duties as CPR, cardiac monitoring, immobilization of body, wound treatment, control of bleeding, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, oxygen and administration, sterile suctioning, intubation, defibrillation, ECG monitoring and the management of cardiac arrest and severe trauma patients. Performs extrication of victims from wreckage as necessary.
• Maintains radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies to receive and to transmit instructions involving patient care. Determines the need for back-up assistance.
• Completes required records and forms documenting patient treatment.
• Assists with the inspection and maintenance of emergency vehicles and the performing of daily supply and equipment inventory; restocks equipment in preparation for subsequent medical responses and shifts.
• Participates in general fire prevention, public education and public relations efforts, including making presentations to various groups.
• Participates in employee training programs; provides leadership and instruction to subordinate fire personnel and/or trainees as assigned.
• Performs all duties in accordance with applicable licenses, certifications, policies, codes, statutes, laws and regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for fire prevention and suppression operations; attends meetings, conferences and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate.
• Remains on call 24 hours per day for emergencies.
• Prepares and/or processes maintenance records, accident/incident reports, EMS medical reports, exposure reports, inventory records, patient billing reports, vehicle daily check-off, work orders, student evaluations, etc.
• Operates a vehicle, rescue unit, support unit, aerial truck and fire engine, and operates/uses all fire suppression equipment, hand and power tools, generator, gas detector, self-contained breathing apparatus, rescue equipment and protective gear, extrication devices, life-saving / life supporting equipment, medical instruments and supplies. Operates a computer, two-way radio, telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors and employees, other City personnel, other fire/rescue/EMS departments, mechanics, school personnel and students, community organizations, patients, and the general public.
• Performs general housekeeping and routine building maintenance as needed.
• Participates in general public education and public relations efforts.
• Maintains an efficient working environment, establishes relationships with the general public, co-workers, officials and members of various cultural backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual preference or orientation.
• Performs assigned duties and serves the general public and fellow employees with respect, honesty, integrity, alertness and vigilance.
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary Package
• 12 Paid Holidays including 2 Floating Holidays
• Education Incentives
• Uniform Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift Differential
• Specialized Assignment Pay
• 24 hour schedule (24 hours on, 48 hours off, and every 7th shift off "Kelly Day" until 9/30/26. After 10/1/26, schedule will be 24 hours on, 72 hours off.)
• Fire Pension Plan (Employee & City Contributions)
• 5-Year D.R.O.P. (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) upon eligibility

The City of Miramar offers a competitive benefits and compensation package for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Additional information regarding the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation

Employees earn up to ten days vacation during their first year. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day per month. As with vacations, accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

The City of Miramar Fire Rescue Department currently provides medical coverage through the Health Trust.

Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)

Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans, which are funded by mandatory City and employee contributions. The Plan provides a guaranteed income, based on years of service, to its members upon retirement.

457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)

Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.

The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and/or registration fees from any of the City's childcare centers.

The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's that provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses:

• Medical – Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses
• Dependent Care Reimbursement – Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses

• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• AFLAC

• New Year's Eve Day ½ Day
• New Year's Day
• President's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve (½ Day)
• Christmas Day
• Floating Holidays (by position)