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Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This is a responsible and technical position involved in the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fires in order to protect life and property. This position also involves providing accurate basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills in an emergency medical setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Valid, current Florida Class E driver's license. Maintain fire station and grounds. Inspect and start up all fire fighting and rescue equipment daily, repair/replace as necessary. Particie in in-service training and practices. Aid in training and leadership of fire volunteers. Complete and maintain logs, forms, and reports of activities. Possess knowledge of water mains, fire hydrants, and major fire hazards. Particie in pre-fire planning. Possess geographic knowledge of the City and County. Ascertain that all medical supplies for BLS ient care are in place on all units before start of shift. Provide BLS ient care in accordance with standards. 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.

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 by the Medical Director. 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 ients 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. 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. Two or more years recent fire fighting/EMT experience and/or Paramedic is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Requirements 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 driver's license.