Firefighter/EMT

City of Sanford • Fire Department City of Sanford, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs highly responsible work involving the prevention and suppression of fires, and skilled lifesaving and technical emergency medical services work in the field. The employee is responsible for responding to emergency situations and assisting in the control and resolution of the situation. The employee works within the scope of established Fire Department rules, regulations and procedures, however, is expected to exercise considerable judgment and initiative, in emergency situations. The objective is to prevent and minimize injury and/or the loss of life and property in emergency and fire situations. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current and valid Florida Firefighters II Certification, equivalent, or proof of passing the course.
• Current and valid Florida Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Current and valid CPR Certification.
• Current and valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must possess a current CPAT passing score attained within one year prior to the closing date of this job posting # 26-00071.
• Must possess a current Fire Team passing score attained within one year prior to the closing date of this posting #26-00071.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms in the City and emergency medical calls.
• Suppresses and extinguishes fires; performs duties in compliance with all proper fire equipment and extinguishing procedures; calculates proper fire hose pressures; monitors fire suppression and rescue equipment.
• Rescues victims from fire, vehicles, drowning, accidents and other harmful conditions; performs duties in compliance with all life saving policies and procedures as they apply to the Emergency Medical Technician.
• Administers first-aid to injured or afflicted persons; stabilizes patients for transport; performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); administers spinal and cervical immobilization; verifies vital signs; evaluates patient status.
• Stabilizes patients; follows State rules, regulations and service Medical Director's standards for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level medical care.
• Assists Paramedics with medical treatment, e.g., medication, fluid administration, intubation, electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, defibrillation and external pacemaker.
• Performs salvage operations after emergency situation is controlled and/or suppressed.
• Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and maintains Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and maintains pumps and hydrants.
• Performs custodial duties at the station; cleans and maintains Fire Station facilities and equipment; inspects fire equipment for necessary repairs.
• Prepares and submits routine records and reports.
• Participates in public education and community outreach programs.
• Attends continuing education programs in fire fighting and first aid.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

Benefits

• Education Incentives: Associate's Degree $500
• Education Incentives: Bachelor's Degree $1,000
• Education Incentives: Master's Degree $1,500
• Engineer Incentive: $48.08 per pay-period for successfully completing the engineer program.
• Specialty Pay: Specialty pay will be paid to employees who successfully complete the required courses. Operational Level: $29 per pay-period
• Specialty Pay: Specialty pay will be paid to employees who successfully complete the required courses. Technical Level: $29 per pay-period
• Special Event Pay is $50.
• Paid Time Off: 0-10 years of service accrue 24 hours PTO per month.
• Kelly Days: Any newly hired employees will be assigned to the Kelly shift schedule and begin their scheduled Kelly days from that point in the schedule receiving only the remaining Kelly days for that fiscal year schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED