Fire Fighter EMT

Fire Fighter EMT

Job Title:

Fire Fighter EMT

Application:
Complete the City of Lake Wales application at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for consideration.

• Firefighter/EMT: $48,585.72 annually (Full-Time). Includes 5% end of probation increase and full holiday incentives.
• Firefighter/Paramedic: $58,441.94 annually (Full Time). Includes 5% end of probation increase, paramedic incentive (upon clearance by the Medical Director), and full holiday incentives.

Step Pay Plan, 100% employer paid health and life insurance, employee paid dental and vision; sick leave, vacation, safety days, optional holidays and 10 paid holidays. 5% incentive with State Certified Pump Operator. 5% increase per degree from accredited college or university.

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid and rescue, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Works under the general supervision of a Deputy Chief.

May assist to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of other Firefighters, new recruits, or other part-time department personnel, as assigned.

• Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
• Administer first aid and provide emergency aid and rescue as required.
• Participate in fire drills, attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Receive and relay fire calls and alarms. Operate radio and other communication equipment and keep logs as required.
• Participate in inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities; perform minor repairs.
• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; clean and wash walls and floors; care for grounds around station; wash and dry hose; wash, clean, polish, maintain and test apparatus and equipment.
• Assist in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Present programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Perform salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

• Assist in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.
• Assist in training new employees as assigned.
• Serve on various employee committees.

(None specified.)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet the requirements set by the Firefighters Standards Council, complete training and courses prescribed by departmental regulations.
• Must successfully complete state certified Pump Operator's Course within one year.
• EMT certification within 18 months.

• Working knowledge of driver safety and first aid.
• Ability to learn operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.
• Ability to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods under extreme temperatures, heat, cold or smoke.
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Florida Class D driver's license.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years.
• U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.

Physical agility test; oral examination; medical examination; background verification…