Firefighter/Paramedic

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District • Lake Buena Vista, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Firefighter/Paramedic general job functions include responding to and resolving emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue, medical, hazardous materials and related incidents. Essential Functions Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following: Responds to and resolves emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous material and other related incidents. Directs fire streams and other extinguishing agents and processes in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations, occurrences and occupancies including structures, facilities, vehicles, agricultural settings, accident scenes, spills and other related incidents. Rescues and extricates victims from hazardous environments or entrapment from structures, vehicles, trains, monorails, aircraft, watercraft and other locations. Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed. Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical protocols as set forth by the Medical Director. Provides basic and advanced life support medical treatment as required. Monitors and records patient's vital signs and information. Completes reports and other required documents. Communicates with on-line medical direction via radio and/or telephone. Provides a variety of non-emergency public relations, public services and assistance as required. Determines and applies rescue and emergency medical care, techniques and practices to provide immediate medical aid to the ill and injured. Provides and attends classroom and practical emergency services training and education. Works as a team member and/or individually in carrying out a variety of assignments in emergency services situations. Maintains knowledge of Department rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the labor contract. Maintains issued clothing and equipment. Conducts public education programs as assigned. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED acceptable to the District.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of mathematical concepts and calculations.
• Must possess an ability to think and reason critically.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Maintain current State of Florida Paramedic License, Fire Fighting Minimum Standards, Maintain AHA ACLS and BLS Certifications.
• Obtain and maintain endorsement by the department’s Medical Director.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and maintain insurability under the District's commercial vehicle coverage.
• Offers of employment are contingent on a successful background screening, physical examination and a public record verification. Screenings and record verifications may include but are not limited to: criminal records, MVR check, reference verification and employment disciplinary history.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.
• Multilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and resolves emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous material and other related incidents.
• Directs fire streams and other extinguishing agents and processes in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations, occurrences and occupancies including structures, facilities, vehicles, agricultural settings, accident scenes, spills and other related incidents.
• Rescues and extricates victims from hazardous environments or entrapment from structures, vehicles, trains, monorails, aircraft, watercraft and other locations.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical protocols as set forth by the Medical Director.
• Provides basic and advanced life support medical treatment as required.
• Monitors and records patient's vital signs and information.
• Completes reports and other required documents.
• Communicates with on-line medical direction via radio and/or telephone.
• Provides a variety of non-emergency public relations, public services and assistance as required.
• Determines and applies rescue and emergency medical care, techniques and practices to provide immediate medical aid to the ill and injured.
• Provides and attends classroom and practical emergency services training and education.
• Works as a team member and/or individually in carrying out a variety of assignments in emergency services situations.
• Maintains knowledge of Department rules, regulations, policies, procedures and the labor contract.
• Maintains issued clothing and equipment.
• Conducts public education programs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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