Firefighter/EMT

Do you enjoy heart pumping work that is exciting and challenging, but also personally rewarding? If this sounds like you, come join our team! This is skilled firefighting work involving the protection of life and property through fire fighting and rescue operations and emergency medical work utilizing the policies, procedures and treatment protocols of the Medical Director. Work may be performed under the supervision of a Paramedic but may require individual and team action of all medical requirements exclusive of those Paramedic duties as defined.

We offer a very competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only)
• Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments
• Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan)
• Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays plus personal holiday hours during each fiscal year.   
• Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave
• Training and Professional Development
• Benefits, a.k.a. Total Rewards, play an important role in your choice of an employer.  If you would like to view your Total Rewards Statement upon hire, click here

 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Firefighting duties may include but are not limited to those of operating and making both efficient and effective use of all apparatus and equipment; assisting in firefighting, rescue, and all other emergencies as well as fire prevention activities, inspection, training and other related duties as directed.
• Performs skills in all aspects of fire fighting, fire prevention, fire prevention education, inspections of buildings, hydrants and all other related duties such as extrication, confined space rescue, water rescue and hazardous materials response.
• Routine station duties and care and maintenance of department property and equipment including minor mechanical repair and maintenance of all equipment.

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
• Possession of an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology or Emergency Medical Services Technology or equivalent is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certificates: 

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida drivers license (Class E minimum)
• State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider, Course C;
• Florida State Firefighter certification
• DOH approved certification as a Paramedic, State of Florida, within four (4) years of employment with credentialing (successful testing for Paramedic privileges) with the Charlotte County Fire/EMS Medical Director.
• E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• A thorough knowledge and practical ability to perform the duties and medical practices as detailed in the EMT curriculum and the standards as set forth by the State of Florida. 
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical practices, procedures, techniques and protocols.
• Thorough understanding of the methods and principles of fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue and first aid techniques.
• Knowledge of all standards as set forth by the State of Florida in Florida Statutes, Chapter 401, and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1 relative to function.
• Knowledge of all Firefighter duty standards as set forth by N.F.P.A. 1001.
• Ability to make sound judgments concerning the proper use of emergency medical aid.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be a non-smoking person if hired on or after October 1, 1988.

Salary : $51,418