Firefighter Paramedic

Firefighter Paramedic

The Firefighter Paramedic will serve as a "first responder" for the protection of life and the conservation of property through combating and extinguishing fire. This position will administer emergency medical services as a licensed Paramedic in the state of Florida. Duties are performed in accordance with standard instructions and a well-defined routine under the designated Fire Officer and / or Designee. Work is reviewed frequently through observation. OCWFCD has a new 4% Retirement Multiplier with a 20 Year Retirement Eligibility!!!!!! This position will work a 48 / 96 schedule.

Essential Functions :

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

• Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire.
• Responds to fire and emergency medical calls in a prompt and safe manner; evaluates situation and administers medical treatment per Emergency Medical Services (EMS) guidelines.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Responds to and renders assistance in emergency cases.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire.
• Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action.
• Keeps fire station, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions.
• Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the District, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards, and related items.
• Performs various public information or education tasks.
• Enters inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Department-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in the Department's Safety Handbook.
• May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench, and collapse rescues.
• Deals with social service-related areas of emergency response by assisting victims and relatives of victims of traumatic events.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Demonstrated general knowledge of street locations, map reading ability, hydrant locations, topography, and types of construction in response areas. Ability to represent the District in a professional and courteous manner. Work under stress and use good judgment in emergency situations Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Sufficiently wear / use any personal protective equipment provided by the District Ability to effectively use the District computer hardware and software

Minimum Qualifications / Education :

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations :

Physical Demands :

Meet physical requirements as indicated for State certification. Must endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations. Must meet firefighter physical requirements as prescribed by the Fire Chief. Reaching, pulling, pushing, and throwing. Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running, balancing, smelling, driving, climbing (including ladders). Lifting of moderately heavy (20-25 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds of over) items.

OCWFCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer : we will not discriminate in employment, development or advancement because of age, sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, military service , physical disability or other non-merit factors, except where such factor is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated or is required by state of federal law.