Firefighter - EMT Job Hollywood area,Florida USA,Healthcare

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing first response emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies. Must comply with all county and department policies and procedures and ensure the maintenance of department equipment, apparatus, and stations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responds to fire alarms in the county; drives and operates all emergency response vehicles and apparatus in a safe and lawful manner.

Performs fire suppression activities.

Assists in rescue operations; administers emergency medical care to sick and injured persons.

Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.

Maintains and checks fire equipment for serviceability and assists in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment as directed. Performs routine cleaning of apparatus and facilities daily.

As required, attends training sessions for firefighting, rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and other training areas.

Prepares and submits routine records and reports.

Assists in departmental activities in preparation for a significant emergency, such as a hurricane, other natural or manmade disasters, and assists with aftermath activities such as inspection, clean up, and disaster relief.

Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.

Essential functions as described in the current edition of NFPA 1582.

Abides by department and county policies, represents the department and county in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.

Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, work shifts, callbacks, and holidays as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as requested.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of building construction and how it affects fire behavior.
Knowledge of the streets, roads, and geography of the county.
Knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of first response emergency medical principles and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of firefighting apparatus.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of EMS Transport vehicles.
Ability to operate office equipment.
Ability to work effectively with the public, co-workers, and related agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to follow through on designated tasks.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to respond to work when off duty as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to use and operate protective respiratory equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida driver’s license of the correct class for the vehicle driven and driving record acceptable to the insurance provider.
Certificate of Compliance (Florida Certified Firefighter II) as per Florida State Statute 633.406(1)(a).
Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) as per Florida State Statute 401.27.
Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association (or approved equivalent) CPR card; as well as ACLS if a Paramedic.
Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment.

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