What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter - EMT position at The City of Plant City?
Plant City, FL
Order: 83721
Order Type :
Starting Salary of $49,591.36 upon hire and salary is adjusted to $60,365.76 after approval from the medical director.
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Application for Employment
Should you have any questions please contact Human Resources at humanresources@plantcitygov.com or 813-659-4235.
All employees who are hired must live within Hillsborough County or any other place located within twenty (20) miles within City of Plant City, City Hall at 302 W. Reynolds St.
Employee must complete all requirements to become a Paramedic within three years of being hired as a Firefighter/EMT. Once cleared as a Paramedic, the employee will receive a salary increase following the current Firefighter/Paramedic step plan.
Position Summary:
Provides Emergency Medical Services and Fire Suppression for Plant City.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.
- Provide emergency medical services as required and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
- Performs general maintenance duties for fire station. Cleans and maintains fire stations and firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Conducts on the job training.
- Maintains fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic life support procedures and protocols.
- Knowledge of standard firefighting and fire prevention procedures.
- Ability to effectively administer first aid and basic emergency medical services.
- Ability to safely and effectively combat and extinguish fires.
- Ability to learn and comply with department rules, regulations and policies.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and learn the geography of the City, location of fire hydrants and major fire hazards.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.
- Ability to meet and maintain departmental requirements of health, physical and mental conditions as established by Fire Rescue.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, outside agencies and the general public.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalency.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Florida State Firefighters II Standards; Florida Emergency Medical Technician; and CPR.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Must obtain Florida Paramedic certification within three (3) years of employment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- N/A
Essential Physical Abilities:
Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable
Emergency Responsibilities:
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Disclaimers:
This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and condition of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.
Salary : $49,591 - $60,366
