Paramedic

City of Ocala•Fl 34471, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-supervisory and entry-level position in a large scalar organization. The position of Firefighter performs public safety work involving the protection of life and property by responding to emergency incidents, fighting fires, using Emergency Medical Services (EMS) skills, and engaging in fire code enforcement, public education, and station and equipment maintenance activities. This person works with other Firefighter EMT’s or Firefighter Paramedics and is under the supervision of a Captain or Captain/designee.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Current Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, per F.S. 633.34.
Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate or Paramedic Certificate.
Current American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider card.
Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT).
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding employment.
Knowledge of the Departmental and City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of modern firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials principles and response operations and unrestricted physical and mental ability to perform required tasks solo or as part of a team under routine and/or extreme emergency conditions.
Knowledge of and unrestricted physical and mental ability to use highly specialized firefighting, rescue, extrication, EMS, and hazardous materials tools and equipment.
Knowledge and ability to operate a specialized Fire Engine, Rescue Unit, or other emergency vehicle, safely and in compliance with Florida Law and Department guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively by oral, written, and electronic means.
Ability to live and work cooperatively with teams of personnel while in station, training, and on emergency or non-emergency scenes for extended periods of time.
Ability to understand, to follow, and to comply with orders, protocols, or guidelines under emergency and non-emergency conditions or situations.
Ability to use computer systems and programs.
Ability to read and understand technical reports, magazines, and texts and to incorporate new information into improving job skills.
Ability to remain calm and perform required skills under extreme emergency conditions including life-threatening circumstances.
Ability to work rotating and/or non-rotating shifts.
Ability to perform other related or non-related emergency or non-emergency tasks or assignments as may be assigned.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in EMS, fire, or related fields is desirable.
A CPAT is not required for candidates who are currently employed with another fire department.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of functions in the prevention and suppression of fires, performs rescues and extrications from life-threatening circumstances, mitigates the effects of hazardous materials, and provides other emergency and non-emergency services as directed by department officers.
Provides emergency medical care and assists in the delivery of Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care in accordance with Florida law, EMS protocols, physician written or verbal orders, and in compliance with City and Departmental orders and policies.
Completes checklists, reports, forms, and other legal documents.
Communicates with the general public and other City employees in performing community service and public education activities, conducting business inspections and pre-fire tactical surveys, presenting public safety training classes, participating in school programs, answering questions, delivering emergency care, and ensuring patient needs.
Maintains all assigned equipment in proper operating condition.
Monitors and maintains department vehicles in response-ready condition at all times.
May perform the functions of Fire Equipment Operator (FEO) in a temporary or out-of-class assignment.
Participates in or conducts required training classes and fitness programs.
Performs other work as required.