Firefighter

City of Naples; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Naples is seeking a dedicated Firefighter/EMT or Paramedic to join the Fire-Rescue Department. The role involves responding to emergencies, performing fire suppression, rescue and medical duties, and maintaining equipment.

Applicants must hold current Florida EMT or Paramedic credentials, Florida driver license, and Florida Minimum Standards for Firefighters. The position requires the ability to work 24-hour shifts and pass screenings, with opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Current Florida EMT certification or Paramedic license.
• Florida Driver License class 'E' with acceptable driving record.
• Florida Minimum Standards for Firefighters certificate.
• Ability to work variable shifts including 24 hours.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and routine calls; perform fire suppression, rescue and first aid duties.
• Operate hoses, pumps and equipment; ensure water supply and safe operation.
• Inspect and maintain apparatus and equipment for readiness.
• Prepare written and computerized reports after incidents and trainings.
• Participate in fire prevention, safety programs and inspections.

Skills

Emergency response

Team coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Fire Science or related

Florida Minimum Standards for Firefighters certificate

Florida EMT certification

Paramedic license

AHA/ACLS Certification

Job description

To be considered for this position, you must attach specific documents to your application. These include your Minimum Standards Certificate and either EMT or Paramedic License and Official 3-Year Driving Record. Applications submitted without these required documents will be marked as incomplete.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

This is skilled, specialized work of varied difficulty in preventing, suppressing and extinguishing fires; performing rescue and emergency medical services and/or performing special assignment duties in auxiliary support of Fire-Rescue Department programs. Please read all minimum qualifications and application requirements carefully.

TESTING DATES AND INFORMATION

The testing period is scheduled from October 5th through October 9th and will be conducted as a proctored, computer-based test that you can take from home. Instructions on how to complete the test will be emailed to you.

After completion of the online examination, up to fifty (50) candidates may be scheduled for a department agility test. The department agility test will include portions on basic firefighter skills and swimming.

After completion of the department agility test, up to twenty-five (25) candidates may be scheduled for an oral interview to establish a hiring list.

If contacted after the testing process for hiring you will be required to complete a background check, drug screening, and medical exam.

• Responds to emergency and routine calls, including hazardous materials and other technical rescue incidents, and performs fire fighting, rescue and first aid duties.
• Performs assigned tasks using various apparatus and equipment and in hazardous areas such as roadways, ladders and rooftops; maintains verbal and radio contact with officers and co-workers at fire scene.
• Assists in the inspection and cleaning of apparatus and equipment prior to and after each response to ensure functional readiness.
• Prepares for pumping operations; lays hose; uses varied hose connections to connect hose to pump; joins hose sections; connects hose to nozzles; ensures adequate water supply and proper connection of hose line; Holds nozzle; pumps water to fire at designated pressure watches condition of motor and unit during operation; and directs fog or water stream; makes necessary adjustments or reports defects.
• Uses a variety of fire suppression tools and equipment, such as chemical lines, extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
• Performs rescue and fire suppression operations; raises and climbs ladders; makes forcible entry into building when necessary; ventilates building to drive out smoke and gasses; opens walls and other structures which impede effective firefighting; assists in rescuing people from burning buildings.
• Responds to medical emergencies; renders first aid when needed; renders care to the sick and injured.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
• Prepares written and computerized reports after fire and emergency medical incidents.
• Participates in fire prevention code and fire life safety inspections; evaluates compliance with codes and ordinances; makes recommendations regarding corrective actions; reports code violations as needed; maintains related documentation.
• Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire education activities; conducts fire safety programs, apparatus displays and skills demonstrations; conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e‑mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

• 1. Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• 2. Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• 3. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• 4. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, design, and/or advisory data and information.
• 5. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages; utilize geometric principles.
• 6. Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• 7. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

*Please Read all Minimum Qualifications and Application Requirements Carefully*

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation from High School or GED required. Associate Degree in Fire Science or related preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a certificate of completion/compliance, tenure from the State of Florida MinimumStandards for Firefighters.
• Must hold at minimum a current certification as a State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician, or have a valid Paramedic license in accordance with the State of Florida, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and a valid State of Florida AHA/ACLS Certification preferred.
• Must meet all minimum entrance standards as defined by Federal, State and City requirements including but not limited to non-use of all tobacco products for one (1)year prior to employment, not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving "moral turpitude" as defined by state law.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License class "E" and a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards.
• Must be able to work variable shifts, including shifts that require 24 hours of consecutive duty.
• Must submit fingerprints to be processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
• Must attach Official 3-Year Driving Record, Minimum Standards Certificate and/or EMT or Paramedic license to application.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobaccoproducts for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintainnon-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted orunlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco includingdip, chew or snuff.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (150-220 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, dust, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and toxic/poisonous agents when conducting inspection activities.