Firefighter/EMT

Pasco County • Land O' Lakes, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing proper comprehensive basic life support treatment, care, and transportation. General firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and protecting life and property.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Current registration by the State of Florida as an EMT.
• Current certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS.
• Certificate of Compliance from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
• Social Security Card.
• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
• Ability and willingness to learn new methods and techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography.
• CPAT or complete the In-house physical abilities test.

Nice To Haves

• Employees shall obtain dual certification as a Florida State Certified Firefighter/Paramedic within thirty-six (36) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs orderly and systematic evaluations and examinations of scenes and patients.
• Provides care, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with the knowledge and skills of a Registered Emergency Medical Technician.
• Responds to emergencies with fire or rescue companies and performs related functions as required.
• Drives and operates apparatus as assigned.
• May be assigned duties as acting driver engineer.
• Is subject to emergency call-back as part of the regular duty.
• Completes reports and records and operates radios according to system standards and guidelines.
• Ensures that all supplies, equipment, and apparatus are sufficient, operational and properly maintained.
• Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately.
• Performs maintenance chores of quarters, station, and grounds.
• Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED