Emergency Medical Svcs.Firefighter Trainee 40 (RR).10063

Polk County Board of County Commissioners•Bartow, FL

7h•$16

About The Position

Responsible technical and skilled work/apprenticeship in the fire rescue field, working and studying to complete the required training program(s) and gain practical experience necessary to become a State of Florida certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), firefighter and paramedic.

Requirements

Must meet all requirements for Rescue Ready Recruit Sponsorship Program and meet all requirements to be employed by PCFR
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certifies under oath that individual is not addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance.
Certifies under oath that individual is free from any physical or mental defect or disease that might impair his/her ability to drive an ambulance and perform his/her duties.
Must be a Polk County, Florida, resident continuously for the two (2) years prior to application for this position.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment within this classification.
Must complete the required PCFR Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training course successfully.
Must complete the required panel interview.
Must complete a physical ability test elected by PCFR.
Terms of educational requirements are listed in a mandatory agreement between the employee and PCFR.
Must pass a drug screening test, medical screening, criminal background check and physiological exam.
Must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Awareness certification through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Employees hired into this position after Jan. 1, 2013, must obtain and maintain this certification as a condition of employment.
Applicant/employee shall be fingerprinted and subject to personal background investigation procedures to ascertain an evaluation and determination of moral character according to Chapter 69A-37 Firefighters Standards and Training.
Must sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging the risks and dangers associated with the firefighter and/or EMT role.
Recruit must complete the PCFR Emergency Medical Technician and Florida Paramedic course to successfully obtain the following within six (6) to eighteen (18) months of hire: National Registry Emergency Medical Technician License/Certification and Florida State Emergency Medical Technician License/Certification
Florida State Firefighter Certification
Florida State Paramedic license (18 mths)
Failure to complete the Polk County Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Technician and/or Firefighter certification course within 6 months of hire date will be cause for termination.
Failure to complete and obtain the Florida Paramedic license within 18 months of hire date will be cause for termination.
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the county and its residents.

Responsibilities

Attends and participates in training classes for EMT, and related subjects
Participate in classroom instruction and hands-on training in firefighting techniques, equipment operation, and emergency medical care.
Participate in physical fitness training to meet the physical demands of firefighting and emergency response tasks.
Train with experienced EMTs, firefighters, paramedics, and officers to develop teamwork and effective communication skills.
Follow Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols during all activities.
Study and perform skills in defensive driving methods.

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