FIREMAN LEVEL I

City of Key West • Key West, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is general firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) work, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and treating and transporting patients. The position involves strenuous specialized work, often under hazardous conditions, and providing EMS care at the level of the employee’s current certification. Employees receive orders and directions from a superior officer and use knowledge of fire and EMS methods gained through certified training and experience. Difficult and hazardous work is performed under the immediate supervision of a superior officer, though employees may also be required to work independently without direct supervision.

The role requires the ability to communicate effectively in English during emergencies, perform strenuous work, use firefighting and EMS equipment, and meet driving and certification requirements. Work takes place inside the fire station and outdoors in all types of weather. The City of Key West Fire Department requires applicants to submit a signed and notarized Authorization for Release of Information and Applicant’s Waiver of Liability as part of the application.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to operate without confusion in emergency conditions.
• Physical ability to perform strenuous specialized work to extinguish and prevent fires in hazardous conditions.
• Ability to use firefighting tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform under stress in emergency conditions.
• Ability to take and follow direct orders.
• Ability to present a well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to pass a physical agility test.
• State-certified firefighter.
• State-certified EMT license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, maintained throughout employment.
• Safe driving record.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC) certificate required prior to hire.
• Maintain both Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician certifications throughout employment with the City.

Nice To Haves

• Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms with a fire company; deploy and connect hose, direct water or foam at fires, climb ladders, and use chemical lines, extinguishers, axes, claw tools, ceiling hooks, and other equipment.
• Create openings in burning buildings for ventilation and entry; remove people from burning or dangerous areas; prevent fire spread and protect property from damage caused by water or other firefighting materials.
• Provide EMS care to people suffering from injury or illness and extricate trapped persons.
• Perform routine fire station housekeeping, including cleaning walls, windows, and floors; care for, maintain, and test apparatus and equipment; make minor station repairs; and maintain grounds.
• Participate in company drills on firefighting methods, equipment operation, EMS care, and street and hydrant locations.
• Perform fire department or fire service-related work as required.
• Maintain Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician certifications throughout employment with the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED