Firefighter​/EMT or Firefighter​/Paramedic​/04 Class

Position: Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic - 05/04 Class
Location: Sarasota

* Must be 18 years of age.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* * No minimum experience required.
** Must be able to meet the eligibility requirements of the Firefighter/EMS Apprenticeship programs as approved and recognized by the State of Florida’s Department of Labor.
* Must possess a current and valid Minimum Standards Certification, as issued by the Bureau of Fire Standards.
* Must possess a current and valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician License (EMT) or State of Florida Paramedic License.
* Must possess a current and valid State of Florida driver's license (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment and annual National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1582 comprehensive physical, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
* Must meet all the requirements of Chapter 633.412 F.S.
* Responds to medical and trauma emergencies using up-to-date techniques in Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support.
* Responds to Fire Suppression, Hazardous Materials, Rescue, and Extrication incidents.
* Reports as essential personnel to any callback related to a County-declared emergency.
* Inspects fire and rescue apparatus at the beginning of each tour of duty to ensure all tools and equipment are working and in their proper place. Reports deficiencies to ensure required maintenance and/or repairs are completed.
* Promotes and acts in a professional demeanor representative to the position represented. This includes maintaining the physical and mental welfare of oneself.
* Participates and successfully completes all drills, EMS modules, Firefighter modules, and continuing education programs.
* ** Annual –
** Base annual pay plus County paid Insurance Trust Fund Contribution - $62,250.24 - $67,491.84 based upon experience. This includes the annual County paid Insurance Trust Fund contribution  of $5,454.26.
* ** Hourly** - Base hourly pay $24.94 - $27.04 based upon experience (Base hourly pay of $22.75 per hour - $24.85 per hour
** plus** $2.19 per hour County paid Insurance Trust Fund contribution )
* 21-day work cycle of 24/48 shifts with a Kelly Day off every 7th shift
* 96 hours of Vacation Leave per year, increasing with longevity
* 120 hours of Holiday Leave per year
* 120 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year
* Longevity Pay based on 10, 15, and 20 years of service
* College Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* County-paid Annual NFPA 1582 Comprehensive Physical
* Health and Wellness Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Uniform Maintenance and Shoe Purchase Allowance
* Florida Retirement System (FRS) "Special Risk" Pension Plan
* Sarasota Firefighters’ Insurance Trust Fund – This benefit was instituted 20+ years ago in lieu of a pay increase and is equivalent to 6% of the top step Firemedic base annual salary. This benefit provides health insurance and medical expense reimbursement upon retirement
* Deferred Compensation Program
* County-Paid Paramedic School
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