Firefighter/EMT Recruit Position Available In Taylor, Florida

$15.00
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $22.15 – $36.54 Per hour Firefighter/EMT Recruit
Taylor County Board Of County Commissioners

Occupation:

Firefighters

Location:

Perry, FL – 32347
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12454848

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

10/23/2024

Updated:

4/10/2025

Expires:

5/12/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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SUMMARY:

This is a trainee level position which provides transition into the position of Fire Fighter/EMT. Employees are hired into this position for a probationary period while completing all certifications required for the Fire Fighter/EMT position. Upon completion the employee would be reclassified as a Fire Fighter/EMT. Responsibilities associated with the position will increase as certification are completed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Attending fire academy for Florida Fire Fighter II certification.
Attending Emergency Medical Technician course.
Maintain a valid, Florida Class E drivers license.
Maintenance of fire station and grounds.
Inspect and start up all fire fighting and rescue equipment daily, repair/replace as necessary.
Participate in in-service training and practices.
Complete and maintain logs, forms, and reports of activities.
Possess knowledge of water mains, fire hydrants, and major fire hazards.
Participate in pre-fire planning.
Possess geographic knowledge of the City and County.
Ascertain that all medical supplies for BLS patient care are in place on all units before start of shift.
Must meet proficiency standards.
Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Successfully complete the Taylor County Fire Rescue Candidate Agility Test.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have the ability to act and respond quickly in emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must successfully pass a physical exam.
Must successfully pass a physical assessment test.
While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to talk and to hear.
Required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and fingers.
Employee is required to operate various motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
Often required to lift and/or move heavy items or patients exceeding one’s own body weight.
Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform heavy lifting.
Often required to work long hours on limited rest.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may respond to emergency scenes but operates only at trained level and outside of the IDLH area. While performing this job, the employee often works near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment and vehicles.
Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Job requires working in an office environment; outdoor environments in all weather; and can often be in a high stress situation.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Must have graduated from high school or received GED and have progressive responsibilities with a combination of training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Certification requirements to be met include those established by Section 633.34, 633.35, Florida Statutes, as relates to initial certifications as a firefighter and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician as prescribed in Florida Statutes, Chapter 401 and Florida Rules 10D-66. Possession of a current Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification or equivalent is required, as is current valid Florida Class E drivers license. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.