Fire Probation, EMT, FF

City of Bartow•Bartow, FL

About The Position

Performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression and provides on-site emergency medical services to sick and injured people. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and may involve considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision, and there are no supervisory responsibilities. The role responds to alarms and emergency calls, drives fire equipment, assists with fire suppression and rescue activities, and administers first aid and basic emergency medical care. It also involves preparing and maintaining equipment, records, fire apparatus, and the fire station; supporting fire prevention and pre-fire planning; participating in ongoing training; and providing fire safety information to the public. Other related duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All City of Bartow employees are considered essential to the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies. Employees are also expected to comply with Florida’s Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees and public records requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to three years of related experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
State Certified Firefighter certification.
Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
General knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry, and mechanics as applied to fire suppression, or ability to learn relevant technical firefighting principles, techniques, and hydraulics.
General knowledge of emergency care principles and techniques, including diagnosis, proper treatment, automobile extraction, and transportation.
General knowledge of the city street system and geography.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports.
Mechanical aptitude, physical endurance, and agility.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including heavy lifting and work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear spoken information, including detailed instructions and distinctions in sound.
Visual acuity sufficient for tasks including depth, color, and night vision; peripheral vision; inspecting work; using measuring devices; operating machines and motor vehicles; and observing surroundings.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and in dangerous environments, with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and a requirement to wear specialized protective equipment or a respirator.

Responsibilities

Respond to alarms and emergency calls, drive equipment, and assist with fire suppression, rescue, entry, ventilation, and salvage work.
Provide first-response emergency medical services and administer first aid.
Observe patient responses and maintain accurate and complete records.
Check and prepare equipment and supplies for treatment, and test fire hose.
Perform cleanup and overhaul work and conduct pump tests on fire engines.
Assist in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning the fire station and grounds.
Assist with fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning within the fire district.
Install smoke detectors.
Participate in continuing training and instruction through individual study, scheduled drills, and classes.
Give fire station tours and conduct fire safety classes for the general public.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.