Firefighter Medic Position Available In Monroe, Florida

Firefighter Medic Ocean Reef Community Association 35 Ocean Reef Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037

Compensation:

$52,383.24 annually (eligible for a 5% increase at six (6) months upon Paramedic clearance & 10% increase at one (1) year of employment)

Schedule:

24 hours on/48 hours off

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off, and more.

Summary:

The Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA), located in North Key Largo, FL, has a Firefighter Medic position available in the Fire-Rescue Division. Selected candidate must be ready to promptly respond to emergency situations involving fire, perform fire suppression techniques, and provide rescue and emergency medical services. This position requires a responsible individual who can perform to the highest levels of professionalism to ensure protection of lives and property within the Ocean Reef Community as well as within our adjoining response areas.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

(INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO

) Perform fire prevention and suppression activities in accordance with policies and procedures as directed by their supervisor and chain of command. Perform vehicle extrication and other rescue activities in accordance with policies and procedures as directed by their supervisor and chain of command. Administers appropriate patient care in emergency situations based upon department protocols and procedures. Assist with cleaning and maintenance of fire station and firefighting/EMS equipment. Participate in required training. Ensure compliance with (ORCA) policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and direction from Public Safety management. Submits accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating procedures and department directives. Occasionally assists the full-time security staff with security and patrol duties. May be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications:

Ability to read, write, and speak English and to communicate effectively (written and oral). Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public. Ability to work as a team member on a 24-hour shift operation. Requires the use of fire apparatus, patrol vehicles, radios, sirens, emergency lights, and other firefighting and rescue equipment. Requires the use of various reports, contact cards, tickets, maps and lists. Required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike poles, generators, and pumps. Ability to complete the department’s approved Ocean Reef Firefighter Readiness Drill and be able to wear and use protective fire equipment. Specific vision abilities are required, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Required to recognize specific colors, designs, and logos. Must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:

Minimum Required:

Valid Florida Driver License. Florida Firefighter II Certification. Florida Paramedic Certification and/or National Registry Paramedic Certification. Class D Security License or be able to obtain License within six (6) months of hire and maintain it throughout time of employment. Preferred (not required): At least one (1) full year of experience as a certified Paramedic and Firefighter. Any combination of the above education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the Firefighter Medic position will be considered. Full testing services for the position of Fire Medic are offered through National Testing Network (NTN). Completion of Physical Ability Tests are preferred, but not required. To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to (copy and paste) nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm, select ”, then select Firefighter Jobs and sign up for Ocean Reef Fire Department. When you visit the National Testing Network website: Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. Review all information related to the ORCA Fire-EMS Division Fire Medic, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits. Review detailed information about the testing process. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired). Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA). Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on ORCA’s eligibility list. ORCA will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process. National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the ORCA’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to ORCA where the final decisions are made. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $52,383.24 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person