Fire Medic

City of Palm Beach Gardens•Fl 33410, FL

5d•$67,351 - $79,851•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical duties for the residents and visitors of the City. STATE CERTIFIED PARAMEDICS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR $12,500 PARAMEDIC INCENTIVE PAY, ANNUALLY, WHICH IS ADDED TO THE SALARY LISTED ABOVE ($67,351.13 + $12,500 = $79,851.13). WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU ARE ON THE LAST SEMESTER/TRIMESTER OF PARAMEDIC SCHOOL. HOWEVER, YOU MUST PASS THE STATE OF FLORIDA PARAMEDIC EXAM BEFORE YOUR START DATE TO BE HIRED AS A FIRE MEDIC AND ELIGIBLE FOR THE PARAMEDIC INCENTIVE PAY LISTED ABOVE.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards
Certification as State of Florida Paramedic
Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record
Must possess and maintain State of Florida Certification for Firefighter and Paramedic
Proof of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last six (6) months
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
Must meet all the requirements in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, "Firefighter; Qualifications for employment"
Must provide copy of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and State of Florida paramedic certification when applying on our website
Applicants must provide a copy of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC CPAT, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - IAFF
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
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

Nice To Haves

If you are on the last semester/trimester of Paramedic school, you may apply, but must pass the State of Florida Paramedic exam before your start date to be hired as a Fire Medic and eligible for the Paramedic incentive pay.

Responsibilities

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 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 education
Complies with established policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Guidelines for efficient and effective fire department operations
Maintains personal and communal fire house living space
Performs any other related work as required