Emergency Medical Services - Firefighter / Paramedic

Hendry County Government; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendry County Government seeks a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to fire and EMS calls, perform advanced life support, and participate in public education and rescue operations. The role includes vehicle operation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Minimum qualifications include a Florida EMT-Paramedic certificate, a valid Florida driver’s license, and completion of required state training; the position is full-time and on-site in Hendry County, FL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Florida drivers license required.
• Florida Firefighter II Certificate required.
• Must possess EMT-Paramedic certification.
• S190/S130/ICS 100/200/700/800 trainings appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire and EMS calls with a fire company and performs fire/EMS/rescue duties.
• Responds to calls for service as part of an ambulance/EMS crew.
• Rescues and removes persons and animals from danger.
• Operates fire/EMS apparatus to deliver ALS and extinguish fires.
• Maintains station and equipment; participates in public education and training.

Skills

Public safety mindset

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Tools

EVOC/CEVO

CPR/AED (BLS)

ACLS

EMT-Paramedic

Job description

Job Title

Firefighter / Paramedic

Work Location

Hendry Couty, FL

Posting Dates

January 2026 - Until Filled

Purpose Of Job

Firefighter/Paramedic’s perform public safety work involving the protection of life and property by fighting fires, responding to emergency incidents, using Emergency Medical Services skills, public education, basic hazardous materials operations, basic technical rescue operations, as well as station and equipment maintenance. This position is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Responds to fire and EMS calls with a fire company and performs fire/EMS/rescue duties as assigned or assumed.
• Responds to calls for service as part of an ambulance / EMS crew.
• Rescues and removes person(s) and animals from danger.
• Operates various pieces of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment to deliver advanced life support skills and extinguish fires.
• Ventilates burning buildings to eject smoke, heat, and gases as directed.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes as directed.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance tasks on department buildings and equipment.
• Performs prevention and education activated as directed, to include fire hydrant maintenance if necessary.
• Performs inspection of fire hose.
• Attends training in subjects pertinent to EMS, firefighting, equipment operation, emergency medical treatment, and other related areas.
• Promotes and conducts public education programs as directed.
• Make periodic visits to buildings to conduct pre-fire planning.
• Provides Basic and Advanced Life Support care (in compliance with Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 10D-66, F.A.C.) according to the established Hendry County EMS Clinical Guidelines and applicable protocols and standing orders to the person in need of medical attention.
• Administers pre-hospital emergency rescue and medical services, and advanced life support within the scope of training.
• Serves on an ambulance as needed.
• Keeps assigned station clean.
• Completes necessary written reports, including fire, patient reports, patient bills, and daily team and unit reports in a timely, accurate fashion, prior to leaving shift.
• Cleans and maintains ambulance and equipment on a daily basis, including maintaining the required inventory of ambulance supplies and equipment. Keeps assigned station clean.
• Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
• Consistently follows Board policies and procedures.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other tasks as directed.
• Works productively with all personnel throughout the chain of Command.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Responds to work during a declared state of disaster.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledge and skill in the use of firefighting techniques, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of advanced life support emergency medical treatment practices.
• Ability to gain knowledge of street locations, geography, and types of building construction in their assigned district and the County.
• Ability to know the various types of fire hazards within their assigned district and County.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to continually learn and update techniques and procedures in firefighting and emergency medical care.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to drive and operate fire service vehicles and apparatuses on and off-road safely under emergency conditions.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of firefighting and emergency medical equipment.
• Knowledge of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and the use of other Advanced Life Support life sustaining practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and comfort measures and methods in the handling and treatment of patients.
• Ability to become familiar with the roadway/highway systems within Hendry County.
• Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency situations.
• Knowledge of Florida traffic and driving regulations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (paid and volunteer), managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors and the general public.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs., must meet physical and medical requirements for firefighter and hazardous material per N.F.P.A. Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers’ license.
• Florida Firefighter II Certificate of compliance required.
• Must possess and maintain current State of Florida EMT-Paramedic.
• 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVOC or CEVO).
• Current CPR/AED for Health Care Provider (BLS).
• Current ACLS card.
• Must be approved by the E.M.S. Medical director to practice as a Paramedic prior to being off probation.
• S190, S130, I.C.S 100, 200, 700, 800.

Work Environment

May be required to work in adverse weather conditions including rain, heat, cold wind, etc. Required to work in conditions with poor lighting and high levels of noise. May be subject to dangerous environments and may be in contact with violent persons and stressful situations.

Hours of Work

Portland Schedule, Sunday through Saturday including holidays. Additional overtime is available.

Starting Range

Minimum $22.08/hour not including educational incentives, holidays. This is a full-time hourly position that includes County medical benefits and Special Risk State Retirement