Firefighter​/Paramedic, Non-Transport

The Non-Transport Firefighter/Paramedic position contributes to the comprehensive Countywide Fire Rescue and Emergency Services program. Performs technical work in the field of emergency response in the application of the prevention, control, and suppression of fire, emergency medical care, and response to natural and human-made disasters.

This position is made possible in part by federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the SAFER Grant program (Award Number EMW-2024-FF-00948).

• Performs emergency response operations responding to 9-1-1 calls to include fire and medical emergencies, extricating persons from entrapments, stabilizing victims, administering Basic and Advanced Life Support as necessary.
• Performs fire prevention, control, and suppression tasks in both structural and non-structural incidents including, but not limited to, inspecting fire hydrants, establishing hydrant/hose connections, assisting in scene perimeter security, extinguishing, and containing fires with proper agents and participating in post-fire cleanup and salvage operations.
• Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical care in accordance with Florida law, EMS protocols, Physician written or verbal orders, and in compliance with County and Departmental policies.
• Completes and monitors checklist, reports, forms, and other legal documents each shift pertaining to Advanced Life Support service delivery.
• Performs routine station tasks to maintain the unit's state of operational readiness including, but not limited to, daily inspecting/testing of equipment, supplies, and materials applicable to assigned equipment/engines/apparatus, stocking and inventory of materials and supplies, inspecting personal gear, and equipment. Maintains all Advanced Life Support equipment in proper operating condition.
• Performs emergency rescue operations in preserving life and property including, but not limited to, extricating persons from entrapments, stabilizing victims for transport, administering basic and advanced life support, assessing extent of illness/injury, and determining appropriate medical protocol.
• Participates in on-going training on equipment/apparatus according to proper procedures and established protocols, participates in departmental and station operational drills.
• Responds to non-emergency calls and requests which may include lift-assists and smoke detector installations.
• Performs fire prevention activities including, but not limited to, pre-incident planning, inspecting fire hydrants, etc.
• Performs administrative tasks including, but not limited to, documenting calls and patient conditions, quality assurance, data entry, and post-incident analysis.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 18 years of age at time of appointment.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Valid Certification as a State of Florida Firefighter II and Paramedic.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC).
• Ability to successfully complete the Fire Rescue Abilities Test (FRAT) as required by policy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making and all phases of responsibilities.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c:
    Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.c:
    Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
  • IS-700.b:
    An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.d:
    National Response Framework, an Introduction

• Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking or standing virtually all the time.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds.
• Th…