Firefighter

Osceola County•Kissimmee, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is subject to close at any time. The purpose of this position is to perform responsible protective service work in fire suppression and technical work in providing emergency medical services. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Successful completion of Florida State Minimum Fire Standards Training
Current Florida State Minimum Standards Firefighting Certification
Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic License
Sixteen (16) Hour Emergency Vehicle Operator Course approved by the State of Florida
Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver License
Knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of fire prevention and pre-planning strategies and techniques.
Knowledge of first aid methods and emergency medical techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to perform prolonged work under adverse conditions.
Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
Requires manipulative skills, dexterity and hand-eye coordination in the operation of fire and emergency apparatus, tools, trucks, equipment and vehicles.

Nice To Haves

State Certified Paramedic preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to alarms with fire company.
Lays and connects hose and directs fog or water stream.
Raises and climbs ladders.
Uses extinguishers, bars, hooks, line, and other equipment.
Makes forcible entry into buildings.
Opens walls and other structures which are impeding the effective fighting of the fire.
Assists in rescuing people from burning buildings.
Renders first aid when needed.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Performs overhaul work as needed at all fire and rescue scenes.
Receives fire alarms by telephone, radio or industrial alarm systems, and other emergency calls.
Drives and operates rescues, tankers less than 2,000 gallons, brush trucks, brush tankers, support vehicles and administrative vehicles.
When operating the pump, the requirement will be only to the level of a Firefighter and not to the level of operation of an Engineer, unless qualified to Ride Out of Grade (ROG).
Watches condition of motor and unit during operation and makes necessary adjustments.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire apparatus, equipment, station and grounds.
Makes minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
Washes, hangs and dries hose.
Washes, cleans, repairs, polishes, and performs tests on apparatus and other equipment.
Operates emergency medical vehicles responding to accident or critical illness emergencies.
Assists in determining the extent of the illness or injury.
Assists Paramedics in the treatment of ill or injured persons.
Assists in extrication, stabilization, and loading of patients.
Assists with unloading and transferring patients.
Attends company drills and scheduled in-service training exercises.
Participates as required in all drills and training sessions.
Keeps current and up to date in all phases of job responsibilities through seminars and courses.
Conducts commercial fire prevention inspections and residential inspections under the supervision of a certified fire inspector.