Firefighter EMT - Evenings

Firefighter/Paramedic
General Description: To protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies. Must comply with all county and department policies and procedures and ensure the maintenance of department equipment, apparatus, and stations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.
Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to fire alarms in the county; drives and operates all emergency response vehicles and apparatus in a safe and lawful manner.
• Performs fire suppression activities.
• Assists in rescue operations; administers prehospital emergency and non-emergency medical care to sick and injured persons.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.
• Maintains and checks fire equipment for serviceability and assists in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment as directed. Performs routine cleaning of apparatus and facilities daily.
• As required, attend training sessions for firefighting, rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and other training areas.
• Prepares and submits routine records and reports.
• Assists in departmental activities in preparation for a significant emergency, such as a hurricane, other natural or manmade disasters, and assists with aftermath activities such as inspection, clean up, and disaster relief.
• Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.
• Essential functions as described in the current edition of NFPA 1582.
• Abides by department and county policies, represents the department and county in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.
• Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county's offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, work shifts, callbacks, and holidays as required.

Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
Knowledge of building construction and how it affects fire behavior
Knowledge of the streets, roads, and geography of the county
Knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures
Knowledge of emergency medical principles and procedures
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of firefighting apparatus
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of EMS Transport vehicles
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to work effectively with the public, co-workers, and related agencies
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to follow through on designated tasks
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to respond to work when off duty as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to use and operate protective respiratory equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
Education and Experience:

~ Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

Valid Florida driver's license of the correct class for the vehicle driven and driving record acceptable to the insurance provider
Certificate of Compliance (Florida Certified Firefighter II) as per Florida State Statute 633.406(1)(a)
Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) as per Florida State Statute 401.27
Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association (or approved equivalent) CPR card; as well as ACLS card
Certification by the Sumter County Fire & EMS Medical Director is required and must be obtained by the end of the probationary period and maintained as a condition of employment
Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment
Essential Physical Skills:

Must be able to meet medical/physical requirements as identified in FS 633.412 (e) and NFPA 1582
Ability to pass SCFEMS Physical Ability test
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Kneeling: Bending legs and knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward bending spine at the waist
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods
Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with the skin, particularly that of fingertips
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or essential verbal instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts
Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Ability to pass department's Physical Ability test
Able to wear and function while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire protective clothing
Ability to pass "PPE" mask fit test procedures
Supplemental Information:
Vaccinations:

Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employment
Hepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employment
Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment
Environment Conditions:

Works inside and outside in various weather conditions with noise, slippery surfaces, and uneven surfaces
Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour
Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour
Noise: Sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard
Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body
Hazardous situations: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places (up to 100 feet), and exposure to chemicals
Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect respiratory conditions or the skin: Fumes, odor