Firefighter

Fire Rescue Operations Support

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 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.

• 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.