Firefighter, Certified

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

21d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This is responsible technical work protecting life and property by responding to emergency calls; providing emergency medical treatment; performing rescue operations; and combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. The role also includes maintaining fire department equipment and quarters. Positions report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision, with an emphasis on emergency medical treatment and firefighting. Firefighters provide compassionate Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) care, document treatment, respond to fire incidents, operate firefighting and rescue equipment, and assist with hazardous-environment rescues. Work also includes operating emergency vehicles and fire pumps, inspecting buildings and other structures for fire-code compliance, conducting pre-fire planning and public education, attending training and recertification, and preparing incident reports. Employees may perform station and equipment maintenance and may handle hazardous materials as required. The position requires emergency call duty and may involve working in heavy traffic, hazardous conditions, noxious chemicals, and outdoor settings in varying weather. Applicants must meet the city’s age, character, education, health, and physical requirements, pass pre-employment screening, and comply with the Gainesville Fire Department tobacco-use prohibition. Applicants must complete the application and the testing and video interview process by the stated deadlines.

Requirements

High school graduation, an acceptable equivalency diploma, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Florida Driver’s License, Class D or a Commercial Driver License valid for driving emergency vehicles.
Valid State of Florida Fire Fighter certificate of compliance.
Valid State of Florida EMT or Paramedic certification.
At least 18 years old by the date of hire.
Meet applicable firefighter standards, including a high school diploma or equivalent, good moral character, required fingerprint filing, and a satisfactory physical condition determination.
Must be a United States citizen or have permanent alien status.
Ability to read and write English.
Must not smoke, in accordance with the City of Gainesville firefighter tobacco-use prohibition.
Successful completion of each phase of the examination process, including required testing and video interview.
Satisfactory pre-employment medical examination and drug screening; the City’s stated screening policy includes testing for drugs, hepatitis B, and AIDS.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
Ability to perform prolonged, arduous work under adverse conditions.
Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
Must meet the city’s age, moral, educational, health, and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate BLS- or ALS-level care and document treatment.
Respond to fire incidents and alarms; lay and connect hoses, conduct interior fire attacks, climb ladders, and use extinguishing agents and specialized equipment.
Force entry, ventilate buildings, and open structures to facilitate firefighting or rescue.
Assist with rescue operations in hazardous environments and provide medical aid.
Drive and operate ladder trucks, fire pumpers, and rescue trucks.
Set up hydrant and hose connections, pump water at designated pressure, monitor equipment, and adjust operations or report defects.
Prepare written and computerized reports after medical and fire incidents.
Inspect buildings, gasoline storage tanks, theaters, and other structures for compliance with fire-prevention laws.
Perform pre-fire planning for community target hazards.
Deliver fire-safety and public-education presentations as assigned.
Attend recertification classes, company training, drills, and other directed classes.
Use station computers for report entry, email, calendar updates, and data entry and retrieval.
Attend work regularly and continuously.
Receive emergency calls and alarms, determine the nature and location of incidents, and dispatch personnel and equipment by radio as needed.
Maintain Fire Department property and equipment, including cleaning, minor repairs, and testing apparatus.
Perform other related duties as assigned.