Florida Certified Firefighter-Paramedic

1 month ago

Tampa, Florida, United States Bay County, FL Full time
Job Title: Firefighter-Paramedic

Bay County, FL is seeking a highly skilled Firefighter-Paramedic to join our team. As a Firefighter-Paramedic, you will be responsible for responding to emergency calls, providing medical care, and fighting fires.

Job Summary:

This is a skilled and technical journey level position within the firefighting and emergency medical series. Employees within this class engage directly in all aspects of firefighting, fire prevention, and hazardous materials mitigation functions, provision of advanced life support services, the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus, and rescue apparatus, ambulances and equipment.

Responsibilities:
  • Respond to fire alarms, emergency medical needs, and other emergencies and forward information to the proper authorities.
  • Perform basic firefighting operations such as hose connecting, rescue service, and other operations to combat fires.
  • Perform advanced life support functions commensurate with level of training concerning prehospital treatment and transport.
  • Participate in practice drills in classroom and field training programs to maintain the knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the National Fire Protection Association standards as outlined in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1002 and to maintain Florida paramedic certification.
  • Assist in identifying Fire Services Division capital improvement needs.
  • On occasion may have to assume full command of an emergency incident responsibility in directing fire scene and/or patient care operations.
  • Participate in public education programs.
  • Assist in training programs for volunteer and probationary firefighters.
  • Abide by all departmental and division rules and regulations.
  • Regular reliable full-time attendance as scheduled.
Requirements:
  • Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent. Must meet and maintain the requirements for career Firefighter and Paramedic under Florida Statutes.
  • Florida Hazardous Material Technician certification preferred.
  • Supplemental classes and certifications in advanced firefighting procedures desired.
  • Successful completion of Fire/EMS Trainee Guide and Task Book required.
  • Successful completion of NFFF Courage to Be Safe Curriculum.
  • Must be able to comprehend, speak and read the English language.
  • Must have and maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with the public.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity for advancement and professional growth.
  • Relocation reimbursement available.
  • Transfer unused PTO from current employer.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Progressive treatment protocols.
Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires some exposure to environmental changes (e.g., outdoor weather and/or field conditions, warehouses, garages, etc.) or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

The employee may be required to perform in high humidity and in elevated temperatures as well as limited access, enclosed spaces.

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with County staff, other organizations and the public.

Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

This position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.). This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes completing and successfully passing medical evaluations and/or clearances.

Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Ability to lift and carry patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds, with assistance, without causing harm or aggravating injuries to the patient or themselves. Lifts people and equipment of 100+ pounds; extensive, or considerable standing/walking; Lifts positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.

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