Firefighter/EMT

City of DeLand

120 South Florida Avenue

DeLand, FL 32720

Phone: (386) 626-7000
 

FIREFIGHTER / EMT

Department: 122/Fire                                  Exempt: No

Reports To: Lieutenant                               Pay Grade/Wage: F101

Position Type: Full-Time                             Hours: 53 hrs/week

This position performs skilled work in preventing and extinguishing fire and in the maintenance of firefighting equipment. The employee also conducts other support activities.

Job Description:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates pumps, ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs ventilation, clean-up, and rescue operations.
• Checks and tests hydrants, sprinkler systems, and portable extinguishers.
• May conducts fire education, fire drills and inspections of wiring, exists and related items to assure compliance with fire prevention ordinances and standards.
• Assists in maintenance of Department records and reports. 
• Performs general maintenance and tests, works on the upkeep of Fire Department property and equipment, including vehicles, pumps, hoses, and the fire station. This includes cleaning the station.
• Performs operational checks on EMS equipment.
• May make fire inspections and securing the abatement of fire hazards in commercial, industrial, residential and other structures and properties.
• Attends training courses related to fire prevention and protection.
• Responds to fire and Medical Emergencies
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor and identified in DeLand Fire Department Rules and Regulations 1000.

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, skills, and /or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an U.S. Department of Education accredited institution is required.

• Possession of a current State of Florida Firefighters Minimum Standards Certification is required.
• Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Certification is required.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license and a vehicle operator license (Class D with an "E" endorsement) is required.
• Ability to pass entrance level exam approved by Fire Department and required probationary exams.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speak and deal directly with the public in a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to communicate in times of emergencies.
• Ability to develop and maintain good personal relationship with other employees and the public.

REASONING ABILITY

• Employee should be capable of following direction and performing assigned tasks without direct supervision.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge in communication skills, fire suppression, tactics and strategy, human relations, building construction codes and ordinances, fire prevention, community relations, hazardous materials, public finance, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of streets, buildings, and hydrant locations in the City of DeLand.
• Knowledge of ropes for fire hose, nozzles, appliances and protective breathing apparatus.
• Ability and knowledge in the technical use and care of ladders, communication equipment, and in uses of varied fire streams.
• Report writing and basic computer skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA:  Employee may work inside an office environment, or outside in various weather conditions, from heights, on uneven surfaces, with radiant energy, in dusty conditions, and may handle solvents and chemicals.  This position requires walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, driving, equipment operation, depth perception, and lifting 45 pounds or more.

Lifting:  Lift 45 Pounds and Over
Vision:, 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
Environment: Office Work and Outside Work in Various Conditions
Hearing:, Moderate Noise Levels for Work Environment

*Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.