Firefighter/EMT (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

General Purpose:

This position is part-time and is responsible for the prevention and extinguishment of fires, the protection and saving of life and property, and the enforcement of County and State fire prevention codes, as well as any law pertaining to the prevention and control of fires.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to fire and EMS calls with a fire company and performs fire/EMS/rescue duties as assigned or assumed.
• Rescues and removes people from danger.
• Operates various pieces of fire apparatus and equipment to extinguish fires.
• Ventilates burning buildings to eject smoke, heat, and gases.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment.
• Performs fire hydrant maintenance.
• Performs annual testing and inspection of fire hose.
• Attends training of pertinent firefighting, fire inspections, equipment operations, emergency medical treatment, and other related areas.
• Promotes and conducts public education programs as directed.
• Make periodic visits to buildings to conduct pre-fire planning.
• Administers pre-hospital emergency rescue and medical services allowed within the scope of training.
• Assists the EMT and/or Paramedic.
• Completes necessary written reports, including fire, patient reports, daily team, and unit reports in a timely, accurate fashion.
• Cleans and maintains apparatus and equipment daily, including maintaining required inventory of ambulance supplies, medical and life support equipment, fire, and rescue equipment. Keeps assigned station clean.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the city.
• Consistently follows policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.
• Works productively with all personnel throughout the chain of command.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties, as required.)

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs):

• Knowledge and skill in the use of firefighting techniques, policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of emergency medical treatment practices.
• Ability to gain knowledge of street locations, geography, and types of building construction in the city.
• Ability to know the various types of fire hazards within the city.
• Ability to continually learn and update techniques and procedures in firefighting and emergency medical care.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to drive and operate fire service vehicles and emergency apparatuses on and off-road safely under emergency conditions.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of firefighting and emergency medical equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and comfort measures and methods in the handling and treatment of patients.
• Ability to become familiar with the roadway/highway systems with the City of Fort Meade.
• Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (career and volunteer), managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors and the public.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements:

• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Florida State Firefighters II Standards, State of Florida or National registry Emergency Medical Technician, 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVOC or CEVO) and CPR/AED for Health Care Provider (BLS).
• Must continue and successfully complete all required formal education and training in specialized areas such as fire prevention, hazardous materials, and fire ground organization to ensure current knowledge of developments in the field of firefighting.

The individual must be able to work during a declared emergency disaster since fire services are essential.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Physical Skills:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arm; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to perform strenuous manual labor under various weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills: read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; interact with city staff and other organizations; may deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals; must have the ability to work under stress and make competent leadership decisions in a quick manner.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Susceptible to a variety of extreme weather conditions.
• Position involves performing hazardous tasks under adverse conditions, including physically.
• demanding labor, emotionally stressful situations, and extreme weather.
• Works in emergency situations.
• Works around hazardous chemicals, gases, smoke, and fire.
• Possibility of exposure to radiation exists.
• Possibility of exposure to toxins (fumes, gases, asbestos, etc.) exists.
• Works in and around dangerous buildings in confined spaces and at various heights.
• Possibility of exposure to infection exists.
• Works in close association with others.
• Work includes responsibility for welfare and lives of others.
• Frequent use of city vehicles.
• Job requires working irregular hours without regard to weekends and holidays.

Must pass post-offer pre-employment Physical Examination (including drug test), and applicable background checks to include CJIS screening.