Fire Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic

Polk County BoCC; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package

FRS Pension (Special Risk)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Incentives

Deferred Compensation Plan

Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Employee Gym

Free Employee Health Clinic

Job summary

Polk County Fire Rescue in Florida is seeking a Firefighter-Paramedic for 24-hour shifts, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a salary range $52,071.04–$63,670.40 per year, including overtime and holiday pay.

The role features a paramedic incentive ($2.82/hr) and seat pay ($1.75/hr) when on a Transport Unit, plus comprehensive health benefits and retirement through FRS Special Risk.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical, developmental and mental requirements.
• Two years of experience in a Career Department; no CPAT required for lateral transfers.

Responsibilities

• Administers out-of-hospital emergency, fire rescue, medical care and ALS per protocol.
• Defibrillate pulse-less patients and manage airway/vascular access.
• Responds to alarms, dons PPE, lays hoses and operates firefighting equipment.

Skills

Firefighting

Paramedic duties

Emergency medical

Job description

Job Description

FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

(Fire Rescue Division)

• $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Pay grade: F22

Salary info: $52,071.04 - $63,670.40 /year (includes normal overtime & holiday pay)

• $2.82/ hr Functioning paramedic incentive
• $1.75/ hr "Seat pay" when assigned to a Transport Unit

Additional salary steps based on years of experience - 1 additional Step for each year up to Step 5.

(Polk County Fire Rescue salary steps range from 0-12)

Health Benefits Package, Paid Holidays, FRS Pension Plan for Special Risk

24-hour shifts

1 shift on, 2 shifts off rotation

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement (Special Risk)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

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• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• This position may require a physical ability/agility test

No CPAT required for firefighter/paramedics from a Career Department (Lateral Transfers) with two (2) years of experience

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

MAJOR FUNCTION

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Administers out of hospital emergency, fire rescue, medical care services, and advanced life support. Under supervision of Fire Rescue Medical Director or a physician, performs the following by protocol and standing orders: defibrillate a pulse less non-breathing patient, administers intravenous electrolyte or glucose solutions, surgical cricothyrotomy on adult complete airway obstruction, needle cricothyrotomy on pediatric complete airway obstruction, intra osseous infusion on the pediatric arrest/trauma alert patient, performs gastric/tracheal suction by intubation, endotracheal intubation, administers injections, documents controlled substance use, and performs other procedures as allowed by emergency medical service rules and regulations and/or by the Fire Rescue Medical Director. Must comply with the Polk County Fire Rescue Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property through firefighting and rescue operations, usually under close supervision. Employees of this class are also required to learn and participate in the operation of firefighting equipment and apparatus. Although firefighting and emergency rescue work, including the administration of emergency medical treatment, are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, a major portion of time is spent on pre-fire surveys; training, studying methods, techniques and organization of firefighting and on routine duties in the care and maintenance of Fire Department property and equipment. Work involves an element of personal danger and requires working on extended shifts. Work is usually performed in accordance with explicit instructions and well-defined procedures; however, satisfactory performance of the work requires initiative and a thorough individual understanding of the methods, equipment and principles of firefishing, fire prevention, rescue and emergency medical techniques in meeting a wide variety of emergencies.

Firefighters with appropriate specialized training may work in the assignment of Hazardous Materials Technician, Technical Rescue Member, Apparatus Operator/Driver or assigned to an Emergency Medical Unit.

Responds to alarms of fire or other emergencies; dons personal protective equipment; works in enclosed areas; lays and connects hoses; holds nozzles which direct water streams;