Paramedic/Firefighter

Firefighter/Paramedic

This is a full-time, hourly position. Responsible work protecting life and property by performing fire fighting and patient care work. Work performed in rendering advanced pre-hospital life support functions, other emergency care, and rescue services. Duties include the operation and maintenance of the ambulance.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs fire fighting activities including operation related fire equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.

• Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) care (in compliance with Chapter 401 F.S. and Chapter 10D-66 F.A.C.) according to the established County EMS Procedures Manual and applicable protocols and Standing Orders, to persons in need of medical attention.

• Responds to medical, rescue, fire and other emergency and non-emergency calls.

• Treats patients according to the standards set forth in Chapter 10D-66 F.A.C. and County Standard Operating Procedures manual.

• Cooperates with other personnel assigned to rescue unit as a team.

• Insure that proper and accurate records and reports are kept, as required by established rules and procedures.

• Is responsible for the stocking of supplies, inventory, and the cleaning of apparatus, equipment, and the station.

• Insure that all equipment is functioning properly in order that the rescue unit is always available to respond to a call.

• Completes daily inventory according to established procedures.

• Maintains rescue unit, keeps it clean and orderly, and in proper operating condition.

• May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and the use of life sustaining equipment and practices.

• Knowledge of rescue and fire equipment, operation and maintenance.

• Knowledge of safety and comfort manners and methods in the handling and treatment of patients.

• Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls.

• Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and extinguishment techniques.

• 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 work as a team.

• Ability to adhere to physician instructions, protocol and standing orders.

• Skill in defensive driving methods.

• Skill in operation of an emergency vehicle.

• Must have legible handwriting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Two (2) years experience as an EMT.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.

• Must maintain both Florida Paramedic certification and AHA/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

• Certification of completion of a Florida approved E.V.O.C. or defensive driving course.

• Must maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Basic Trauma Life Support (or equal) certifications.

• Must be approved by the EMS Medical Director to practice as a Paramedic.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• As required by Florida Fire/EMT certification.

• Must successfully pass departmental lifting test and be physically able to perform the job duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Emergency conditions.

• Outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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

Benefits

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:

CORE BENEFITS • Medical/Health Insurance • Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000) • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Florida Retirement System • Employee Assistance Program

OPTIONAL BENEFITS • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance • Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic) • Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees. • Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.

HOLIDAYS are as follows:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)

ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE – All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.

SICK LEAVE – All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees

OTHER BENEFITS Bereavement Leave Cost Saving Incentive Program Employee of the Quarter Program Jury Duty Pay