Firefighter

City of Deltona•Deltona, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Deltona is currently hiring for a full-time, non-exempt, Florida-certified Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic vacancy. Deltona is located along the I-4 corridor between Daytona Beach and Orlando, occupying approximately 47 square miles with a population of approximately 98,500. The city is mostly residential but is experiencing significant commercial growth. Deltona Fire Rescue operates from 5 stations and a logistics station, with a team of 84 operations personnel and 16 administrative personnel. The department's fleet includes 4 ALS engines, 1 ALS Quint, 3 ALS Transport units, 1 Division Chief's vehicle, 1 Heavy Rescue, and several specialty vehicles. They also have an ALS Bike Team, Honor Guard, and a Special Operations Team (LTRT532).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Current Florida State Firefighters Certificate of Compliance
Current Florida State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification (must be a Lead Paramedic within 4 years of hire)
Current Florida State Driver's License
Current Basic Life Support CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
EVOC or CEVO 16-hour Emergency Driving Certification

Nice To Haves

Current Florida State Paramedic or in local school to become one

Responsibilities

Protect life and property from all hazards within the department skill sets.
Perform fire duties, rescuing persons and property from hazards.
Perform emergency medical service duties as assigned.
Follow the Department's policies and procedures, and emergency plans and operation.
Obtain and maintain thorough knowledge of specific laws, plans, policies and procedures, and codes pertaining to the Fire Department and the assigned organizational subunit.
Follow 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.
Respond to situations while following orders to provide staffing in order to operate fire or EMS equipment, within city boundaries or outside of them.
Respond to emergencies with a fire company or rescue unit, and answer Advanced or Basic Life Support medical emergencies as part of a fire or rescue company.
Aid in the mitigation of both emergency and non-emergency incidents as directed by supervisor or policy.
Serve overtime during times of vacancy or out of ordinary events.
Keep up to date in both knowledge and practical application with both EMS and Fire tasks by attending professional and technical seminars, training classes and conferences, which may require off-shift commitment.
Conduct station tours; provide public information and strive to set a professional standard within the community.
Proactively manage and exercise control over rumors and negativity within the workplace, fostering a positive and constructive work environment.
Remove, extract, and rescue persons from danger, recognize acute symptoms requiring immediate care, and assist in administering life-saving medical and rescue procedures to injured or afflicted persons.
Connect hose to hydrants and pumps; join hose sections and connect nozzles to hose; connect to standpipes and sprinkler systems where applicable; enter burning buildings with or without hose lines; operate nozzles and spray water, foam, and/or other specialized control agents as applicable.
Operate hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raise and climb ladders; work from aerial apparatus where applicable; ventilate burning buildings to remove smoke and gases.
Perform salvage operations including sweeping water, removing debris, and placing smoke ejectors.
Make daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notify supervisor of defects; perform cleaning and maintenance tasks in and about assigned station.
Recognize hazardous material situations; make identification of unknown substances using specialized testing equipment if qualified; set up decontamination procedures; assist agencies in the removal/disposal of hazardous material within qualifications.
Perform work area and station cleaning and grounds maintenance.
Clean vehicles and equipment assigned.
Perform qualified EMS skills upon patients when assigned to them or is assisting others in the care of other qualified personnel.
Assist Engineer with minor maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
Follow policy and orders from supervisors.