Firefighter Trainee (Single Certified Paramedic)

City of Deltona, FL•Deltona, FL

69d•$16

About The Position

This job/class works under general supervision primarily being a Lieutenant, the purpose of this position is to protect life and property from all hazards within the department skill sets. Employees in this classification perform mainly EMS skills with limited fire/rescue duties as assigned and qualified for along with performing any other related work as directed. They are responsible for following the Department's policies and procedures, and emergency plans and operation. Once they become qualified as a Firefighter their job description automatically upgrades to Firefighter.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current Florida State Driver's License
Current Florida State Paramedic certification
(Lead Deltona Paramedic within one year from hire)
Current Basic Life Support CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA preferred)
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA preferred)
Current International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification within one year of hire
EVOC or CEVO 16-hour Emergency Driving Certification (As class available)

Responsibilities

Obtains and maintains thorough knowledge of specific laws, plans, policies and procedures, and codes pertaining to the Fire Department and the assigned organizational subunit.
Follows the directions of the chain of command and written policies during the operation of the organizational subunit in the event of natural or manmade disasters.
Responds to situations while following orders to provide staffing in order to operate fire or EMS equipment. This can be within our city boundaries or outside of them.
Aids in the mitigation of both emergency and non-emergency incidents as directed by supervisor or policy. Expectation to serve overtime during times of vacancy or out of ordinary events.
Expectation to keep up to date in both knowledge and practical application with EMS tasks. This shall be accomplished by attending professional and technical seminars, training classes and conferences. At times this may require off shift commitment to accomplish this task.
Conducts station tours; provides public information and strives to set a professional standard within the community.
Expectation to proactively manage and exercise control over rumors and negativity within the workplace. This involves taking steps to prevent the spread of unfounded information or negative sentiments, and instead, fostering a positive and constructive work environment where open communication and teamwork are encouraged.
Performs or manages work area and station cleaning and grounds maintenance. Performs or manages minor maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment. Performs other duties as required.
Attends the Firefighter Minimum Standards Course at one of FL's Certified Training Centers, that have been approved or assigned by the fire department, within six-months from hire date. The Fire Chief may approve extensions pending school starting dates.
Must successfully complete Firefighter Minimum Standards Course and also receive a State of Florida Certificate of Compliance within one-year of hire date. The Fire Chief may approve extensions pending school schedules.
An expectation of a minimum three-year employment commitment is required upon graduation from fire school. Failure to fulfill this commitment will result in adherence to the CBA language for debt repayment. This is not a guarantee of employment.
Responds to emergencies with a transport unit, and answers Advanced or Basic Life Support medical emergencies as part of a transport company.
Performs qualified EMS skills upon patients when assigned to them or is assisting others in the care of other qualified personnel.
Removes persons from danger, recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care, and assists in administering life-saving medical and rescue procedures to injured or afflicted persons.
Achieves a Lead Paramedic Status, and functions as one on apparatus assigned within a one-year time period from hire date but within a realistic time period if not actively in fire school.