Firefighter

Fire Rescue Operations Support Position

This is an OPS position limited to 10 hours per week for non-certified individuals seeking a career in fire rescue. The position observes fire-fighting, fire prevention and patient care work in rendering pre-hospital life support functions, other emergency care, and rescue services. Duties include training and observation of the Fire/Rescue service under the direct supervision of a senior EMT/Firefighter.

Essential Job Functions

• Observes and trains on firefighting activities including operating related fire equipment, laying hose.
• Responds to fire, emergency and non-emergency calls under the supervision of a senior EMT/Firefighter.
• Cooperates with other personnel assigned to apparatus as a team.
• Is responsible for the stocking of supplies, inventory, and the cleaning of apparatus, equipment, and the station.
• Completes daily inventory according to established procedures.
• Maintains apparatus, keeps it clean and orderly, and in proper operating condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license
• Must be substance free, including alcohol and tobacco.
• The applicant must be of good character and possess good moral habits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of life sustaining equipment and practices.
• Knowledge of safety and comfort manners and methods in the handling and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and extinguishing techniques.
• Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls.
• Ability to remain current in all Standards of Care as dictated by the County EMS Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
• Ability to become familiar with the roadway/highway system within the County.
• Ability to learn and operate relatively complex firefighting and rescue equipment.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Ability to adhere to physician instructions, protocol, and standing orders.
• Must have legible handwriting.

Education and Experience

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Special Requirements

Environmental Conditions

• Emergency conditions.
• Outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Benefits

All Temporary, Seasonal, or OPS Employees are required to participate in an orientation session to provide safety training while working for Putnam County. The safety and well-being of our temporary or seasonal workers is taken very seriously, and the County is committed to providing our workers with training for their own safety and the safety of others.