Volunteer Fire Fighter

Firefighter

The purpose of the position is to contribute to the comprehensive City Fire Rescue and Emergency Services program. This position performs technical work in the field of emergency response in the application of the prevention, control, and suppression of fire; emergency medical care; and in response to natural and human-made disasters.

Examples of duties include:

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency medical service calls with other personnel, lays and connects hose, raises and climbs ladders, searches structures to locate persons trapped or injured, uses hand tools to ventilate structures, operates motor vehicles, administers first aid, performs CPR and other emergency medical procedures as required.
• Carry out all instructions and orders given by line officers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision making and all phases of responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Typical qualifications include:

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.
• Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check.
• Have the ability to pass a physical/medical evaluation.
• Must reside within Crystal River or within close proximity to the city limits.

Supplemental information includes:

• The following training requirements are preferred, or must be complete within the first year: Florida Firefighter Part I (or must have the ability to fulfill Florida reciprocity requirements), First Responder, Hazardous Materials Operations level.
• The following training requirements are preferred, or must be complete within the first two years: Incident Command (1-100, 1-200, 1-700, 1-800), Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).

FRS Florida Retirement System.