FIREFIGHTER/EMT-MEDIC

CITY OF LAKE WALES•Lake Wales, FL

132d•Onsite

About The Position

This position protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid and rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. The role also involves maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Chief, with potential to assist in coordinating and instructing other personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must meet the requirements set by the Firefighters Standards Council, complete training and courses prescribed by departmental regulations.
Must successfully complete state certified Pump Operator's Course within one year.
EMT certification within 18 months.
Working knowledge of driver safety
Working knowledge of first aid
Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment
Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public
Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid Florida Class D driver's license.
No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years
U.S. citizen
Must be able to read and write the English language

Nice To Haves

5% incentive with State Certified Pump Operator
5% increase per degree from accredited colleges or universities

Responsibilities

Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms.
Operates radio and other communication equipment and keeps logs as required.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; wash and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.
Assists in training new employees as assigned.
Serves on various employee committees.