Firefighter
About The Position
Performs general firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical duties for the residents and visitors of the City. Engages in firefighting duties, responds to fire and emergency alarms and requests for assistance, performs routine firefighting duties and maintenance work on fire apparatus, vehicles and at fire station. Provides basic and/or advanced life support medical care. Engages in fire prevention work. Participates in departmental classes, meetings, drills and training, as required. Operates a variety of equipment including firefighting equipment, extrication equipment, hand and power tools. Drives and operates fire apparatus. Participates in public fairs and safety demonstrations, as required. Complies with established policies and procedures for efficient and effective fire department operations. Maintains personal and communal fire house living space. May assist with fire station improvements as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Certification
- State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Valid Florida State Driver’s License with a good driving record
- Proof of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last twelve (12) months
- Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (CPR) cards from American Heart Association at the Health Care Provider level
- All required certifications listed above and any other certifications, which may be required by the State of Florida or the City of Palm Beach Gardens maintained throughout term of employment to retain this classification
- All new hires shall comply with Florida State Statute 633.34(6) regarding tobacco products and during their term of employment shall remain tobacco free
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must be able to meet Departmental physical standards
- Required to meet all the requirements in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, “Firefighter; Qualifications for employment”
- Must provide copy of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and State of Florida EMT certification when applying
- Applicants must provide a copy of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC CPAT, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - IAFF
- Results will only be accepted if taken within 12 months from the opening date of this recruitment.
- All testing results must be submitted as soon as possible
- You must submit all your attachments, as listed in the supplemental questions.
- Swim 100 yards continuously
- Tread water for 2 minutes
- Complete a timed event within 50 seconds
- Swim 20 yards
- Submerge to a depth of 4 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
- Return to surface
- Walk or swim 20 yards on your back to return to starting point with both hands holding object
- Exit water without using steps or ladder
Responsibilities
- Engages in firefighting duties
- Responds to fire and emergency alarms and requests for assistance
- Performs routine firefighting duties and maintenance work on fire apparatus, vehicles and at fire station
- Provides basic and/or advanced life support medical care
- Engages in fire prevention work
- Participates in departmental classes, meetings, drills and training, as required
- Operates a variety of equipment including firefighting equipment, extrication equipment, hand and power tools
- Drives and operates fire apparatus
- Participates in public fairs and safety demonstrations, as required
- Complies with established policies and procedures for efficient and effective fire department operations
- Maintains personal and communal fire house living space
- Performs any other related work as assigned
- May assist with fire station improvements as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
