Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter

The purpose of this position is to perform emergency response work in firefighting, emergency rescue, and hazardous material response to protect lives and properties of the residents of the City of Lauderhill, under the general supervision of the Fire Chief or designee. Employees in this classification perform skilled, protective work, under general supervision. The position is responsible for performing fire suppression, emergency rescue, and/or hazardous material containment or cleanup work in response to alarms and operating associated equipment and apparatus; inspecting and maintaining equipment; performing various maintenance custodial duties at the assigned fire station. Performs other duties as assigned.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responds to emergencies with a fire company or rescue unit, and answers medical emergencies as part of an engine company.

Removes, extracts, and rescues persons from danger, recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care and administers life-saving rescue procedures to injured or afflicted persons.

Connects hose to hydrants and pumps; joins hose sections and connects nozzles to hose; connects to standpipes and sprinkler systems where applicable; advances hose lines into fire area; enters burning buildings with or without hose lines; operates nozzles and sprays water, foam, and/or other specialized control agents as applicable.

Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raises and climbs ladders; works from aerial apparatus where applicable; ventilates burning buildings to remove smoke and gases.

Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established protocols for Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support; administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of suction units, immobilization equipment, and oxygen delivery systems; provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); transports patients to hospitals.

Performs salvage operations including sweeping water, removing debris, and placing smoke ejectors.

Interacts with, and delivers information to, the public during emergency situations.

Makes daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects; performs cleaning and maintenance tasks in and about assigned station.

Aids in the mitigation of other emergencies as directed by supervisor.

Attends training sessions in firefighting methods, equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, and related subjects.

Recognizes hazardous material situations; makes identification of unknown substances through the use of specialized testing equipment; sets up decontamination procedures; assists agencies in the removal/disposal of hazardous material.

Prepares and maintains activity records, provides pertinent information to department personnel on following shift; reviews activity reports and confers with personnel from previous shift.

Conducts station tours and speaks to children and residents about safety; provides information to the public.

Assists with preparing meals.

Instructs CPR courses; performs blood pressure checks and public education.

Performs related duties as directed.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent AND Valid State of Florida Driver's License AND State of Florida Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Certification AND State of Florida Firefighter I/II Certificate AND One of the following:

• State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification (Must obtain State of Florida Paramedic Certification within three (3) years of date of hire) OR State of Florida Paramedic Certification

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Current AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (ACLS), OR must obtain upon receiving State of Florida Paramedic Certification and maintain as a condition of continued employment AND Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)-

Basis of Rating: Applications will be reviewed based on the education, training, and experience requirements specified on the job posting. Application reviews may also include background and driving record checks. Candidates with complete applications that meet the requirements will be scheduled for a practical conducted by the City of Lauderhill, which will consist a 50 meter swim (any style) and 3-minutes of treading water. Passing candidates will be invited to participate in an interview. Candidates that pass the interview will move forward to the background phase of the hiring process.

Supplemental Questions Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process. The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Veteran's Preference Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors

Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle for extended periods of time, including utilization as field office; and to enter and exit the vehicle various times throughout the day.

Physical Requirements: The ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.

Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude : The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, traffic hazards, animals, wildlife, violence, and/or explosives).