Facilities Custodian – Clean, Safe Spaces

Firefighter/EMT’s perform public safety work involving the protection of life and property by fighting fires, responding to emergency incidents, using Emergency Medical Services skills, engaging in fire code enforcement, public education, basic hazardous materials operations, basic technical rescue operations, as well as station and equipment maintenance. This position is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Responds to fire and EMS calls with a fire company and performs fire/EMS/rescue duties as assigned or assumed.

Responds to calls for service as part of an ambulance / EMS crew.

Rescues and removes person(s) and animals from danger.

Operates various pieces of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment to deliver basic life support skills and extinguish fires.

Ventilates burning buildings to eject smoke, heat, and gases.

Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes as directed.

Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment.

Performs prevention and education activated as directed, to include fire hydrant maintenance if necessary.

Performs inspection of fire hose.

Attends training in subjects pertinent to EMS, firefighting, equipment operation, 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

Provides Basic Life Support care (in compliance with Chapter 401, Florida Statures and Chapter 10D-66, Florida Administrative Code) according to the established Hendry County EMS Clinical Guidelines and applicable protocols and standing orders, to the person in need of medical attention.

Administers pre-hospital emergency rescue and medical services allowed within the scope of training.

Assists the EMT and/or Paramedic.

Serves on an ambulance as needed.

Completes necessary written reports, including fire, patient reports, patient bills, and daily team and unit reports in a timely, accurate fashion, prior to leaving shift.

Cleans and maintains apparatus and equipment on a daily basis, 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 organization.

Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.

Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.

Works productively with all personnel throughout the chain of command.

All other duties as assigned.

Responds to work during a declared state of disaster.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

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 their assigned district and the County.

The ability to know the various types of fire hazards within their assigned district and the County.

Ability to continually learn and update techniques and procedures in firefighting and emergency medical care.

Ability to work at heights.

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 within Hendry County.

Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency situations.

Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations.

Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (paid and volunteer), managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors and the general public.

This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing,…