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City of Oldsmar
Firefighter/Paramedic
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$51,602 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Interested applicants MUST complete two things: 1. Register with National Testing Network (NTN) and complete the Fire TEAM test; 2. Complete a job application with the City of Oldsmar @ www.
MyOldsmar.com. This position requires a current CPAT and NTN FireTEAM Test.
OldsmarFL.gov.
MyOldsmar.com. This position requires a current CPAT and NTN FireTEAM Test.
Salary Information:
14-Step Pay Plan • Firefighter/Paramedic starting pay - $65,209 Experience pay available up to $72,542 for relevant firefighter or Pinellas County Paramedic certificationAdditional Incentives Provided:
Apparatus Operator $100/Month Fire Officer 1 Certification $50/Month Fire Safety Inspector 1 Certification $25/Month Retirement:
Florida Retirement System (FRS)-high riskBenefits:
100% City paid Medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance for employee City subsidized dependent coverage Paid sick and vacation time Health Reimbursement Account 11 paid holidays plus 6 additional floating holidays Job Overview Skilled technical work in the City's fire department in the field of fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical services. Work is performed under the general direction of a superior officer. Dually certified Firefighter/ Paramedic preferredRequired Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
Florida Certification as a Firefighter II byF.S.S 633
(certificate of compliance) Florida certification as a Paramedic Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and CPR instruction certification. Valid Florida Driver's License Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (paramedic) Documentation of successful CPAT Non-tobacco user for 1 year prior to employment and throughout employment Preference will be given to dually certified Firefighter/Paramedic, although, consideration will be given to applicants with the following circumstances: Florida State Certified Firefighter/EMT currently in Paramedic school Florida State Certified Paramedic currently in the Fire Academy Florida State Certified Paramedic seeking Fire Academy sponsorshipPay:
From $65,209.00 per yearBenefits:
Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you registered with the National Testing Network (NTN) and completed the Fire TEAMS test? Scores must be submitted with application at www.OldsmarFL.gov.