Firefighter/Paramedic Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Firefighter/Paramedic
Job Details  This listing closes on 8/15/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Village of Tequesta Salary $72,232.00 Annually Location Tequesta, FL Job Type Full-Time Department Fire Closing Date 8/15/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Description
Benefits

JOB DESCRIPTION FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Fire Rescue Department
48 hours weekly (shift work: 24 hours on 48 hours off) Extra pay incentive for water rescue team members and inspectors. Qualification and Experience Preferred candidate must: Be a U.S. citizen
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Hold current certification as a Firefighter in the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 633.34
Be a certified Paramedic in the State of Florida in accordance with the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Rules and Regulations 64J and in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 401
Possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license without record of DUI arrest, reckless driving charges, suspension or revocation in any State, within the last three years
Certification in Emergency Vehicle operation (EVOC/CEVO)
Have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the last seven years
Be tobacco-free for twelve months prior to position appointment and remain tobacco free during your employment
Be able to pass a physical agility test
Be able to pass a swim test
Be able to pass a ladder climb test
Be able to pass a medical examination
Be able to pass a thorough background check

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying or stretching hose lines, performing fire combat, forcible entry techniques, ventilation techniques, and containment and extinguishment tasks
Responds to and assist in other special operation incidents such as water rescue, high angle rescue, confined space rescue, heavy rescue/collapse
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects.
Operates radio and other communications equipment
Utilize appropriate safety equipment under extremely hazardous conditions of high heat, toxic gases, explosive chemicals, radioactive materials, moving or stagnant water, heights, confined spaces and infectious diseases
Performs emergency aid and paramedic activities including administering first aid, basic life support, advanced life support and other related assistance as required
Accurately and appropriately document all emergency medical care activity on proper forms and as required by law
Provides emergency ambulance transportation to area hospitals when necessary
Properly collect and disposes of infectious waste generated at emergency scenes
Performs strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold, smoke, confined spaces or wet conditions
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities apparatus and equipment
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics
Conduct duties efficiently, including written correspondence, development of spreadsheets, operation of database programs and computer data entry.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Sound working knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques and equipment
Sound working knowledge of first aid, basic, and advanced Life support resuscitation techniques and their application
Demonstrated ability to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques
Demonstrated ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions
Demonstrated ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move more than 100 pounds
Ability to report to duty for a declared state of emergency (hurricane, flood or other disaster) as this is a requirement of the job. May be expected to perform other related duties as required by proper authority. Employer
Village of Tequesta
Address
– Tequesta, Florida, 33469