Firefighter

Performs general firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical duties for the residents and visitors of the City. Engages in firefighting duties Responds to fire and emergency alarms and requests for assistance Performs routine firefighting duties and maintenance work on fire apparatus, vehicles and at fire station Provides basic and/or advanced life support medical care Engages in fire prevention work Participates in departmental classes, meetings, drills and training, as required Operates a variety of equipment including firefighting equipment, extrication equipment, hand and power tools Drives and operates fire apparatus Participates in public fairs and safety demonstrations, as required Complies with established policies and procedures for efficient and effective fire department operations Maintains personal and communal fire house living space Performs any other related work as assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

May assist with fire station improvements as assigned High School diploma or equivalent, and Completion of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Certification as State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Valid Florida State Driver's License with a good driving record Proof of successful completion of the

IAFF/IAFC

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last six (6) months Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (CPR) cards from American Heart Association at the Health Care Provider level, and All required certifications listed above and any other certifications, which may be required by the State of Florida or the City of Palm Beach Gardens maintained throughout term of employment to retain this classification All new hires shall comply with Florida State Statute 633.34(6) regarding tobacco products and during their term of employment shall remain tobacco free Must be eligible to work in the United States Must be able to meet Departmental physical standards Required to meet all the requirements in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, "Firefighter; Qualifications for employment"

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Must provide copy of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and State of Florida EMT certification when applying on our website: Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) In addition, applicants must provide a copy of successful completion of the

IAFF/IAFC

CPAT, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - IAFF , which you will see also includes various locations through the National Testing Network (NTN) website, under

FD CPAT Licenses/Full License Holders:

NTN Physical and Written Exams (nationaltestingnetwork.com) . Results will only be accepted if taken within 6 months from the opening date of this recruitment. If you have taken the CPAT exam through the National Testing Network, you may attach a copy or include your results through the NTN website: "To add a new department job to your list, log in to your account at, www.nationaltestingnetwork.com , and click on the "Add Departments for (Your Career Path)" button, choose the department jobs you want and pay the fee." Again, CPAT results will only be accepted through National Testing Network within the last 6 months from the opening date of this recruitment. All testing results must be submitted as soon as possible, as we will close the recruitment when there is an adequate pool of qualified candidates. •The City will schedule you for the swim test if you meet all the requirements as well as submitting all the required documentation. Swim 100 yards continuously Tread water for 2 minutes Complete a timed event within 50 seconds Swim 20 yards Submerge to a depth of 4 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object Return to surface Walk or swim 20 yards on your back to return to starting point with both hands holding object Exit water without using steps or ladder •if you pass all the swim test, you will be scheduled for a quick video interview (virtual, not in person) on Microsoft Teams, which will last about 2 minutes .