Fire-Medic

Firefighter / Paramedic

This position performs skilled, specialized work of varying difficulty within the areas of combatting, extinguishing and preventing fires; performing rescue and emergency medical services; performing life safety activities and / or performing special assigned duties in auxiliary services to support the departments many programs. The work schedule is 24 hours on and 48 hours off.

Essential Job Duties :

• Provides emergency medical treatment to the Basic and Advanced Life Support level of certification and training.
• Performs firefighting activities including operating related fire equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
• Performing prolonged and arduous tasks, including heavy lifting weighing more than 75 pounds, while wearing heavy protective equipment under hazardous conditions.
• Utilizes all required safety measures when performing assigned job duties.
• Inspects assigned emergency vehicles daily; ensures that vehicle is clean, fully equipped and in proper operating condition and in compliance with all state and local laws.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions.
• Performs routine station housekeeping and routine office work as required.
• Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Minimum Qualifications :

All applicants MUST AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTAL : (1) be a non-smoker of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year to date the employment application is received and agree to remain tobacco-free (in any form) during their employment; (2) have no DWI or DUI on drivers license record for 3 years prior to appointment.

Education / Experience :

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations :

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills :

Environmental Conditions :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions and is regularly exposed to conditions consistent with those related to firefighting and where emergency medical care may be rendered.

Supplemental Information :

Information herein is part of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Indian River County Firefighters / Paramedics Association, Local 2201, IAFF and Indian River County Emergency Services District.

Holidays : 11 paid holidays per year

Kelly Days : Current 6-week Kelly Day cycle per the IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Protocol Medic Incentive : Bargaining unit employees who are both paramedics and protocoled by the Medical Director shall receive a $6000 annual paramedic incentive, paid biweekly.

Incentive Pay : Incentive pay is available for those qualified in the following disciplines through a selective process and providing space is available : ARFF Operator, Dive-Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Technical Rescue Technician, MSA G1 Technician, Honor Guard.

Tuition Reimbursement : Available for qualifying classes once 3 years of service attained provided course meets requirements set in Tuition Reimbursement Policy & Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Benefits Include : Florida Retirement System, Available Medical / Dental Coverage, Available Vision Plan, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Additional Life, Short-term / Long-term Disability Coverage available, Employee Health Center.