Firefighter/Paramedic

Pasco County, FL • Pasco County, FL

47d

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC! All candidates will need either a CPAT or complete the In-house physical abilities test to be considered for a position. Acts as a professional member of the pre-hospital emergency care team in providing comprehensive basic and advanced life support treatment, care and transportation. General firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and protecting life and property.

Requirements

• Knowledge of practices and procedures in accordance with United States Department of Transportation advanced Paramedic training program.
• Knowledge and ability to successfully pass a comprehensive orientation and testing process approved by the Emergency Services Medical Director.
• Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 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.
• PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and running. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Must be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as defined in FS633.34.
• EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Six (6) months of experience as a Paramedic or one (1) year of experience as an EMT. Paramedic or EMT experience may be in the pre-hospital setting or working in a hospital-based emergency room.
• LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Qualified applicants selected for interview areREQUIRED to bring copies of their full driving record; Current registration by the State of Florida as a Paramedic; Current certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety and Health Institute in BLS and ACLS; Certificate of Compliance from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; Social Security Card, Valid driver's license.

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 certified Paramedic under the provisions of Chapter 401 F.S.
• 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

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees