Elite Firefighter/EMT: Life-Saving Field Medic

Walton County Sheriff's Office; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton County Sheriff's Office seeks a Firefighter/EMT to defend life, stabilize incidents, and protect property through fire suppression, hazmat mitigation, and pre-hospital care. The position requires Florida Fire II, Florida EMT license, CPR for Healthcare Professionals, 16-hour EVOC, HS diploma or GED, 18+, and a valid driver license.

Duties include laying hose lines, driving apparatus, conducting inspections, training, public education, and responding to emergencies and non-emergency

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of advanced EMS experience.
• Certifications and training listed below are required.
• Ability to perform under physical and stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lay, connect and manage hose lines and ladders; operate pumps and extinguishers.
• Respond to emergencies and conduct patient transport as needed.
• Participate in drills, inspections, and public education activities.
• Perform duties in accordance with sheriff's office protocols.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Rapid emergency response

Driving in emergencies

Record keeping

Public interaction

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Walton County Sheriff's Office seeks a Firefighter/EMT to defend life, stabilize incidents, and protect property through fire suppression, hazmat mitigation, and pre-hospital care. The position requires Florida Fire II, Florida EMT license, CPR for Healthcare Professionals, 16-hour EVOC, HS diploma or GED, 18+, and a valid driver license.

Duties include laying hose lines, driving apparatus, conducting inspections, training, public education, and responding to emergencies and non-emergency