Fire Fighter

Hillsborough County is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Fire Fighter to join our team. As a Fire Fighter, you will be responsible for combating fires, providing emergency medical care, and responding to a variety of emergency situations.

• Respond to emergency calls and perform search, rescue, and fire suppression operations
• Operate hand and power tools, climb ladders, and use hoses to combat fires
• Provide emergency medical care and assist paramedics in patient treatment and medical procedures
• Safely operate emergency response vehicles and conduct pre-fire planning of commercial buildings and other structures
• Perform maintenance on department equipment, grounds, and facilities
• Participate in station drills, allied emergency procedures, and refresher training

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Firefighter's Certificate of Compliance
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver License

• Customer Commitment: Proactively seek to understand customer needs and provide high standards of service
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity: Demonstrate and promote fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors
• Organizational Excellence: Take ownership for excellence through personal effectiveness and dedication to continuous improvement
• Success through Teamwork: Collaborate and build partnerships through trust and open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives

• Working knowledge of firefighting and search and rescue methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing emergency vehicle operations
• Working knowledge of safe driving techniques for emergency vehicles
• Working knowledge of firefighting and hazardous materials terminology
• Working knowledge of characteristics of fire
• Working knowledge of standard firefighting and rescue tools and equipment and their correct use
• Working knowledge of roads, streets, hospitals, schools, and other facilities within response area
• Working knowledge of proper lifting techniques
• Working knowledge of the functions, services, procedures, and regulations of the unit to which assigned
• Working knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Some knowledge of diseases and emergency medical conditions, their diagnosis, and appropriate treatment procedures
• Some knowledge of equipment used for patient care such as defibrillators and vital signs monitors
• Some knowledge of building construction as it relates to fire behavior and fire suppression and control
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools and equipment
• Ability to identify patient conditions based on signs and symptoms
• Ability to identify mechanical failures of equipment
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly under stressful conditions
• Ability to lift and carry weights up to 90 pounds
• Ability to perform duties under hazardous conditions requiring considerable physical exertion
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, non-verbally, and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability and willingness to perform housekeeping activities
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather conditions and high noise levels
• Ability to maintain combat firefighter readiness status
• Ability to use a computer and related software