Firefighter / Paramedic

Town of Orange Park•Orange Park, FL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We exist to provide Town of Orange Park residents with an elite level of professional services. The mission begins with the Town’s motto, “Closer to What Matters,” and what matters is our people. We are a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who share the common goal of being the premier government agency in Northeast Florida. We believe that safe neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, well-kept facilities, clean water, and friendly neighborhood events bringing the community together are just some of the ways Orange Park team members benefit our residents. If you are ready to see the meaningful difference you make in the daily lives of others, you have come to the right place. Applicants and candidates can see the Town’s commitment to our team members through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits plans, supplemental plans, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and evolving employee engagement, development, and advocacy strategies. The most common traits of successful team members include reliability, dedication to service, and collaborative mentality. We embrace candidates who share in our core values of integrity, accountability, transparency, ethics, and economic stewardship. Come join a team that will definitely bring you “closer to what matters.” Job Summary: Firefighter/Paramedic shall be under the immediate supervision of their company officer. Their foremost and primary responsibility is that of protecting life and property through the prevention and complete extinguishment of fires. Secondary to these are the preservation of evidence to determine the cause of fire, and inspection surveys for pre-fire planning. They are responsible for performing hazardous tasks under extreme emergency conditions, and render care of the sick and injured. A portion of a Firefighter’ Paramedics work consists of the performance of various duties in the maintenance of the fire station, and the preventative and corrective maintenance of trucks and equipment. Assignments may be made through oral or written instructions, and work is under close supervision most of the time, but there are times when courses of action must be determined by the firefighter.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
State of Florida Firefighter Certificate
State of Florida Paramedic Certification
Valid Florida Class D Driver’s License
Valid Basic Life Support t Certification
Valid Advance Life Support Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course Certificate
Must have the knowledge of modern firefighting practices, principles and procedures including fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, ventilation, hydraulics, rescue, and operation of firefighting tools, equipment and apparatus.
Shall have knowledge of the Town streets and addressing system, water distribution system, fire department rules regulations and standard operating procedures or the ability to learn the said items during the probationary period.
Ability to perform hazardous, physically and mentally demanding tasks for prolonged periods of time.
Should have the ability to communicate fire safety information to the public in both written and verbal communications.
Delivery of Emergency Medical care in the form of basic and advanced life support.
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with other firefighters, supervisors and the public, and shall have the ability to exercise good judgment and react under stressful conditions.
Must be physically capable and medically approved to perform the necessary duties of a firefighter in accordance with State laws.
Shall, as a member of a two person crew, have the strength and range of motion to lift a 200 pound patient from the ground, a bed, or from a vehicle: either supported by immobilization equipment or unsupported.
Shall, as member of a two person crew, have the strength and range of motion to lift a 200 pound patient on an ambulance stretcher from the ground position to the load position, and into an ambulance.
Shall have the physical ability and dexterity to perform the medical care skills included in the EMT / Paramedic curriculums and Department EMS SOP in such standard scenarios as a supine or prone patient on the ground, a bed, or in a vehicle.
Operate both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
Spend extensive time outside exposed to the elements
Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties.
Must perform physically demanding work in hot (up to 400 degree F), humid (up to 100%) atmospheres while wearing equipment that significantly impairs body-cooling mechanisms.
Experience frequent transitions fro hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.
Work in wet, cold, or muddy areas.
Performa a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as on rooftops or from ladders.
Work in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible.
Face exposure to carcinogenic dusts such as asbestos, toxic substances such as hydrogen cyanide, acids, carbon monoxide, or organic solvents either through inhalation or direct skin contact.
Face exposure to infectious agents such as hepatitis B or HIV, etc.
Wear personal protective equipment that weighs approximately 50 pounds while performing fire fighting tasks.
Perform physically demanding work while wearing positive pressure breathing equipment with 1.5 inches of water column resistance to exhalation at a flow of 40 LPM.
Perform complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies.
Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
Face life or death decision during emergency conditions.
Be exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma, burn victims and fatalities.
Make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without war-up periods.
Operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights, and in enclosed or confined spaces.
Use Manual and power tools in the performance of duties.
Rely on senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch to help determine the nature of the emergency, maintain personal safety, and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potentially life threatening environment throughout the duration of the operation.
Must pass background check, physical agility test, medical physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Respond with their units to all alarms and emergency calls and perform duties as required to save life and property.
Keep the station house and premises neat, clean and in good order.
Assist in keeping the fire apparatus, equipment and tools in a clean and serviceable condition at all times.
Assist the driver/operator in the initial daily inspection, vehicle check-off washing and waxing their respective apparatus and support equipment. Also, cleaning and upkeep of equipment after returning from a call, drill or participating in training activities.
Keep self and personal equipment, uniforms, protective clothing, locker, etc. in a neat and clean condition.
Be familiar with and obedient to department rules and regulations and SOP’s, as well as be responsive to established chain of command.
Perform advanced life support procedures.
Promptly treat any sick or injured person, unless the health or safety of the Paramedic is jeopardized.
Maintain a BCLS and ACLS card along with current Paramedic certification.
Insure that the deficiencies in the rescue equipment, which are in violation of Chapter 401, are reported to the Lieutenant assigned to rescue.
Check each day all equipment assigned to the ALS engine or rescue that they are riding.
Complete the patient care report on all medical calls within the allotted time as stated SOP.
Be in charge of patient care.
Perform all other duties as assigned or required.