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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Veterans Preference Dual Certified Firefigher/Emergency Medical Technician Nature of Work Responsible, technical work in the Department of Public Safety, protecting life and property by performing public safety and basic life support (BLS) services in a progressive, rural county system, maintaining all aspects and functions of a Florida Firefighter II and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), including, but not limited to providing fire suppression services, basic life support (BLS) and/or first responder services, and handling emergency calls in a timely, professional manner. Work is performed within standard operating guidelines. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment based upon training. Work is performed under the supervision of a Battalion Captain, Battalion Lieutenant, Fire Rescue Lieutenant, and/or designee and is reviewed through observation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following describe the principal functions of this position and scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work functions. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas; Responds to emergency calls relayed by dispatcher, reading maps to use the most expeditious route while observing traffic laws. Drives and/or operates emergency vehicles as necessary as well as maintaining operational readiness of assigned vehicle(s). Evaluates scenes on arrival; determining hazards and establishing priorities; determines nature and extent of illness or injury; renders/performs emergency medical care up to certification level. Uses medical equipment following protocol(s). Performs station housekeeping and routine office work as required. Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient(s) to ambulance and to medical facilities. Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical and fire equipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation; tests all equipment on a regular basis and checks for operational readiness. Communicates effectively and coherently over two-way radio channels. Attends meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing techniques, state/local policies, procedures, codes, and laws as related to the position. Assists with community events such as offering free blood pressure readings, educating the public on the 911 emergency system, medical emergency and firefighting procedures, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Performs duties related to fire suppression and prevention including; rescue, entry, ventilating, and salvage work. Performs duties on motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) including; emergency medical care and extrication. Assists with fire pre-planning. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of fire suppression equipment, operation, and maintenance. Knowledge of emergency medical equipment, operation, and maintenance. Knowledge of basic life support emergency medical treatment. Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and methods and ability to such methods quickly and efficiently. Knowledge of Levy County's street systems and geography. Knowledge of Department Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), Protocols, and Rules & Regulations. Ability to rapidly determine locations by quadrant addressing. Ability to react quickly in emergency situations. Ability to receive, follow and orders from a supervisor. Ability to follow precise technical instructions in an emergency situation. Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided: High school graduate or equivalent. 18 years of age due to hours of work. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver license free from convictions of reckless or careless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances for a period of not less than three (3) years preceding employment per Florida Statute 401.281 Current State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Certificate of Compliance. Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate. 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS Provider. Current

FEMA ICS

100, 200, 700, and 800. Prior experience working for an Advanced Life Support Service provider desired. CJIS clearance must be maintained throughout employment. ( Depending on functional area of assignment , additional licensure , certification , or training will apply to meet and maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local licensure requirements, as well as established regulatory standards governing the work.)

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; Workplace environment may be confined. Exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature variations. Contact with water or liquids. Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, equipment, machinery, etc. Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives, heights, physical injury and fast moving vehicles. Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, gases, noxious odors, dust and poor ventilation.

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. Standing, walking and sitting Stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling Running, grappling, climbing, balancing, bending and twisting Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling 100lbs or more Handling, grasping Wearing of self-contained breathing apparatus while performing firefighting duties

Medical:

Applicant may be required to submit to a medical examination consistent with the requirements of the position, after an offer of employment and prior to appointment. This medical exam is designed to reveal any medical condition that might put the member at increased risk to self or others as a result of certain exposures or activities and to exhibit freedom from any physical, emotional or mental condition which adversely affects the performance of duties in the essential functions of employment with reasonable accommodation.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Worker's Comp Class Code 7370 EEOC Job Category Paraprofessionals EEOC Job Function Health EEOP Job Category Technicians Safety Sensitive YES Safety Category (if applicable)

NON-DOT Paygrade:

Position:

Single Certified Emergency Medical Technician

NATURE OF WORK

Responsible, technical work in the Department of Public Safety, protecting life and property by performing basic life support (BLS) services in a progressive, rural, county EMS system, maintaining all aspects and functions of a Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), including, but not limited to providing basic life support (BLS) and handling emergency calls in a timely, professional manner. Work is performed within standard operating guidelines. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment based upon training. Work is performed under the supervision of a Battalion Captain, Battalion Lieutenant, Fire Rescue Lieutenant, and/or designee and is reviewed through observation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following describe the principal functions of this position and scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work functions. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas; Responds to emergency calls relayed by a dispatcher, reading maps to use the most expeditious route while observing traffic laws. Drives and/or operates emergency vehicles as necessary as well as maintaining operational readiness of assigned vehicle(s). Assists Paramedic in patient care and electronic patient care reports, following protocol(s). Evaluates scenes on arrival; determining hazards and establishing priorities; determines nature and extent of illness or injury; renders/performs emergency medical care up to certification level. Performs station housekeeping and routine office work as required Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient(s) to ambulance and to medical facilities Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical equipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation; tests all equipment on a regular basis and checks for operational readiness. Communicates effectively and coherently over two-way radio channels. Attends meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing techniques, state/local policies procedures, codes, and laws as related to the position. Assists with community events such as offering free blood pressure readings, educating the public on the 911 emergency system, medical emergency procedures, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of emergency medical equipment, operation, and maintenance. Knowledge of basic life support emergency medical treatment. Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and methods and ability to such methods quickly and efficiently. Knowledge of Levy County's street systems and geography. Knowledge of Department Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), Protocols, and Rules & Regulations. Ability to rapidly determine locations by quadrant addressing. Ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergency situations. Ability to receive, follow and orders from a supervisor. Ability to follow precise technical instructions in an emergency situation. Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided: High school graduate or equivalent 18 years of age due to hours of work. Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license free from convictions of reckless or careless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances for a period of not less than three (3) years preceding employment per Florida Statute 401.281. Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate. 16 hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification. Current American Heart Association Health Care BLS Provider. Current

FEMA ICS

100, 200, 700, and 800. Prior experience working for an Advanced Life Support Service provider desired. CJIS clearance must be maintained throughout employment. ( Depending on functional area of assignment , additional licensure , certification , or training will apply to meet and maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local licensure requirements, as well as established regulatory standards governing the work.)

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; Workplace environment may be confined. Exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature variations. Contact with water or liquids. Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, equipment, machinery, etc. Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives, heights, physical injury and fast moving vehicles. Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, gases, noxious odors, dust and poor ventilation.

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. Standing, walking and sitting. Stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Running, grappling, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting. Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing. Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling: 100 pounds or more. Handling, grasping. Wearing of self-contained breathing apparatus while performing firefighting duties.

MEDICAL:

Applicant may be required to submit to a medical examination consistent with the requirements of the position, after an offer of employment and prior to appointment. This medical exam is designed to reveal any medical condition that might put the member at increased risk to self or others as a result of certain exposures or activities and to exhibit freedom from any physical, emotional or mental condition which adversely affects the performance of duties in the essential functions of employment with reasonable accommodation. (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.)

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Worker's Comp Class Code 7370 EEOC Job Category Paraprofessionals EEOC Job Function Health EEOP Job Category Technicians Safety Sensitive YES Safety Category (if applicable)

NON-DOT Paygrade:

Work Schedule:

Full Time/Part Time Positions hours not specified

Salary:

FF/EMT $56,582.00 per year/ EMT 53,241.00 per year For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green "Apply" button.