EMT/FIREFIGHTER

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. EMT Firefighter Salary $15.00 - $22.50 Hourly Location DeSoto County, FL Job Number 202500028 Department Public Safety Description This position may be filled with an FF/EMT. The Individual will perform skilled technical work in the County Public Safety Department in the field of fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical services. They will also perform professional EMT duties of a varied nature under the direction of superior officer. This is a provisional status for those certified as FF/EMT's. You will be required to become a credentialed FF/Paramedic within three years from the date of hire. Paramedic school may be paid by Desoto County Fire and Rescue after a year probation period has been completed. Essential Job Functions Lays, connects and places hose line in operation. Raises and climbs ladders. Enters building and other fire involved areas. Uses extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines and axes and other hand equipment. Ventilates burning buildings and structures. Throws salvage covers and removes debris. 2. Makes regular inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects. Conducts routine maintenance and apparatus check-out as required. 3. Drives and operates all rescue equipment as directed. 4. Makes visual and physical inspections of buildings to locate fire hazards. 5. Rescues and removes individuals from danger. Administers emergency medical treatment to sick, injured or afflicted persons. 6. Makes periodic inspections of buildings to locate fire hazards. 7. Performs physical cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment using brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, etc. Performs hydrant maintenance. 8. Attends training and drill sessions in such subjects as firefighting and inspection methods, equipment operations and emergency medical treatment. (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 duties as required).

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of the street locations, geography, and types of construction in the County • Knowledge of Emergency Medical procedures, practices, and techniques Knowledge of the various types of fire hazards of the County Knowledge and skill in the use of emergency medical treatment practices Knowledge of firefighting techniques, policies, procedures, and practices Ability to learn and perform many and varied firefighting techniques and procedures Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Ability to work at heights and drive fire apparatus over the road safety under emergency conditions Skill in the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment Knowledge of the location and layout of all high risk and special hazard occupancies, and the problems encountered with each Knowledge of the strategy and tactics of handling fire, rescue, and medical emergencies and the ability to analyze and respond effectively under stress to each Ability to carry out orders and to see that Department and County policies are adhered to Ability to drive fire apparatus over the road safely under emergency conditions. Skill in the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment Essential Physical Skills Meet physical requirements as indicated for State certification. Must endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life-threatening situations. Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying Reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, smelling, throwing Climbing (including ladders) Ability to communicate orally. Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Driving heavy vehicles and equipment Education and Experience High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Completion of minimum standards as required by the State of Florida. State of Florida Certified EMT. Successful completion of all medical and fitness requirements. (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications required.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Possess a valid Class "E" Driver's License; State of Florida Firefighter Certification as authorized by

F.S. 633

; State of Florida EMT or Paramedic Certification; 16 hour EVOC; Current CPR Certification. Must be authorized to work in the

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Environmental Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near working mechanical parts in outdoors weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to flames, fires, smoke, gases, explosives, risk of fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, moving vehicles, falling structures, debris, poor ventilation, poor lighting, risk of radiation, vibration, heights, and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but at times, while training for Arson, Safety and other training programs the individual may be subjected to more noise and uncontrolled settings. Most of the essential job functions will involve indoors or external exposure in a controlled setting.

COMMENTS

The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are intended only as illustrations of the various duties to be performed, and are not all inclusive. The omission of other specific duties does not exclude those duties from being performed by the Firefighter/Provisional Paramedic if the tasks are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not constitute an employment contract between the County and the Firefighter/Provisional Paramedic and is subject to change at the discretion of the Fire Chief

THIS IS A DISASTER ESSENTIAL POSITION.

DeSoto County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County to administer its employment practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruitment, screening, selection, hiring, training and development, determinations of pay and benefits, evaluation, scheduling, job assignments, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline and dismissal. The County complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws mandating equal employment opportunity practices and prohibiting impermissible discrimination. The County will not tolerate any discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or disability.

HIRING PROCESS FOR FIREFIGHTER/EMT

DeSoto County Fire Rescue is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT. This is a provisional status. You must become a Firefighter/Paramedic within three years from the date of hire. Applicants must possess a valid Certificate of Compliance for Firefighter in the State of Florida, a valid EMT Certification for the State of Florida, and Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator completion certificate plus a valid Florida State Drivers License. If hired, you will also be required to take and pass a physical examination, a urinalysis and blood test and submit to a background check. This Department is a drug free work place. Applicants will have to take a written exam consisting of Fire & EMS questions from Essentials of Fire Fighting 5 th ed. and Brady; Prehospital Emergency Care 10 th ed. Applicants must take and pass a firefighter oriented skills assessment relating to minimal fire ground operations such as a hydrant hook-up, placing a ground ladder, working with ropes and knots, minimal Haz-Mat scenarios, general fire ground knowledge and EMS based scenarios. Applicants must complete and pass an EMT skills assessment (NREMT Skills Sheets) https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/psychomotor_exam_emt.asp Upon successfully completing these portions of the evaluation, you will participate in an oral review board which is comprised of members from DeSoto County Fire Rescue. There are three steps in the testing process for DeSoto County Fire Rescue. Each one of the steps must be completed before moving on to the next step. If, at any time, you fail to complete a step, you will be dismissed from the testing process and will not be eligible for employment. Employer pays for Needed Certification if Employee leaves Employer before required 6 months Employee is

REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE

Employer The candidate must pass the written examination with a minimum of 70% correct in order to advance to Step 2. The candidate must pass the practical exam by completing each task presented with a passing score of 70% in order to advance to Step 3. The practical exam will include fire related tasks such as, but not limited to, knots, hoisting, hose work, forcible entry & hazmat, and EMS based scenarios. The candidate must complete an oral assessment where the candidate will be asked a series of questions by a panel and will be graded upon how well you respond.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING YOUR DOCUMENTS

The application packet must be completed and uploaded prior to the candidate being eligible for the application employment process to begin. Along with the application-required paperwork, the candidate must also provide one (1) copy of each of the following documents: Photocopy of your High School Diploma or GED certification. Photocopy of DD-214 or other military record, if any. Photocopy of your State Minimum Standards Fire Certificate. Photocopy of your State EMS Certificate and CPR. Photocopy of 16 hour EVOC or CEVO, if available. Certified copy of the last three years of your motor vehicle/driving record. At this time DO NOT include a copy of your driver's license or social security card. Please follow these directions when assembling your documents. Must be authorized to work in the

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Please assemble your documents in the order listed above. Make sure your name is written clearly on each page. If you cannot get a copy of your High School Diploma, you may submit a copy of your transcript, which indicates a date of graduation. Please print in black or blue ink. Pencil is not acceptable. If an item does not apply to you, write in the letters "N/A" or Not Applicable.

THIS IS A DISASTER ESSENTIAL POSITION.

Employer pays for Needed Certification if Employee leaves Employer before required 6 months Employee is

REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE

Employer