Firefighter/Paramedic

Longboat Key, Town of•Town of Longboat Key North Fire, FL

2d•$63,797•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Longboat Key is seeking to hire a Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic. This role is responsible for the protection of life and property through fire combating, extinguishing, and prevention. It also involves performing rescue and emergency medical services, and potentially special assignment duties in support of fire-rescue operations. The Town is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusivity, and offers a supportive and rewarding work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Complete FireTEAM testing.
Obtain a valid NTN-issued CPAT through the National Testing Network.
Submit a Town of Longboat Key employment application.
Florida Paramedic certification.
Florida Fire fighters' Standards certification.
Valid Florida Drivers License, Class E endorsement.
Must possess/obtain EVOC card (16 hours).
Must be able to successfully negotiate the basic training program as conducted by the department including but not limited to a successful completion of the Paramedic Field Training Program.
Ability to develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of basic firefighting skills and knowledge.
Hepatitis B vaccination, proof of same, or signed Acknowledgement declining the vaccination must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.
Successful completion of the probationary period will be certified by the Fire Chief or his designee, who will base his recommendation on employee's performance as evaluated by the immediate supervisor Lieutenant and/or Field Training Officer (FTO) and or Chief Shift Officer.
Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of streets, hydrants and buildings within the Town.
Be able to utilize safety equipment properly, personal protective gear, clothing, and, observe standard departmental safety procedures.
Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of auxiliary extinguishing equipment and devices including sprinkler, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, etc.
Develop ability to recognize potential fire hazards and possible extinguishment problems while on inspections.
Is alert to hazardous conditions and takes precautions to prevent accidents to himself and others.
The employee must exhibit the degree of initiative and ingenuity required to satisfactorily perform reasonable training, work, and alarm assignments.
Must be capable of executing written and oral instructions with a minimal degree of correction required.
Shall be familiar and obey the Town Personnel Rules and Regulations as well as departmental General Orders and Directives.
Ability to demonstrate cooperative working relationship within the department as well as with the public and reflect a positive identification as a member of the fire service.
Competent in use of ambulances, communication equipment, cardiac monitors, and other associated emergency medical pieces of equipment.
Candidate must successfully complete (pass): swim 100 yards (untimed) tread water for five (5) minutes EMS Scenario Panel interview process.
Must be able to comply with FS 633 including but not limited to firefighting, apparatus/pumping operations.
Use of forcible entry tools.
Donning and use of protective breathing apparatus.
Administration of CPR.
Tying off and hoisting of tools, ladders, and appliances.
Tactical advancement of charged hose lines into a structure, up a ladder into an upper floor window, up/down a stairway.
Carry and raise any ground ladder.
Climb any ground or aerial ladder.
Bring an injured person down any ground or aerial ladder.
Perform ventilation.
Remove injured persons from hostile environments.
Perform overhaul procedures.
Drive apparatus and rescue vehicles.
Operate fire apparatus.
Operate marine craft.
Operate communications devices (radio, telephone).
Operate computer keyboards.
Read written orders.

Nice To Haves

A high degree of physical fitness is a definite advantage towards the successful completion of the training objectives.

Responsibilities

Responds to alarms and performs duties on the alarm scene as well as in the station as assigned and supervised by the officer in charge.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of basic fire fighting curriculum and skills.
Directly responsible to the medical control hospital on the scene of a medical emergency.
Responsible at the scene of a medical emergency, promptly treats any sick or injured person and/or oversees fire fighters and EMTs in the treatment of any sick or injured person.
Performs Paramedic skills and procedures in emergencies, as applicable under Florida statues.
Control the scene of illness or injury.
Assess the patient's condition.
Establish and maintain a patent airway.
Ventilate the patient.
Administer oxygen to the patient.
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Control assessable bleeding.
Treat shock.
Treat poisoning victims.
Dress and bandage wounds.
Splint fractures.
Recognize and treat medical emergencies.
Recognize and treat environmental emergencies.
Provide obstetrical assistance.
Care for newborn and premature infants.
Execute proper rescue and extrication techniques.
Recognize and interpret an EKG.
Administer D.C. electrical counter shock (defibrillate/cardio version).
Administer intravenous electrolyte or glucose solutions.
Perform gastric suction by intubation.
Perform esophageal intubations.
Administers any of the following classes of drugs: Antiarrhythmic agents, Vagolytic agents, Chronotropic agents, Alkalinizing agents, Vasopressor agents, Diuretics, Narcotic antagonists, Anti-convulsive agents, Analgesic agents, Other drugs as deemed necessary by the medical director, subject to the provisions of applicable Florida statutes.
Maintains American Heart Association CPR Basic Rescuer card.
Maintains American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life support provider certification.
Maintains Paramedic certification.
Ensures that deficiencies in ambulance and equipment are reported to supervisor.
Ensures protective gear, clothing, tools, and apparatus are in proper working order.
Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and regular attendance during normal work schedule other than excused or work-related absences.
Attend Pump Operations and Hydraulic class provided by department.
Attends mandatory training.
Performs Annual Fire Inspections and Pre-plan Assignments.
Any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor or department head.
Every incidental duty connected with this position cannot be specified in the job description and an employee, at the discretion of the Town, may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.