Firefighter, Certified

City of Gainesville; Gainesville (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Gainesville seeks a dedicated firefighter/EMT to protect life and property by responding to emergency calls, providing medical treatment, and conducting rescues. The role emphasizes firefighting and emergency medical care, with responsibilities including running fire apparatus, operating pumps, and performing interior operations.

Applicants must have a Florida driver’s license, a State Fire Fighter certificate of compliance, and EMT or Paramedic certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Florida Fire Fighter certificate of compliance required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License (Class D or CDL for emergency vehicles).
• EMT or Paramedic certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) and document care.
• Respond to fire incidents with engine or truck company and perform interior fire attacks.
• Make forcible entry and ventilate buildings to aid firefighting and rescues.
• Assist in hazardous environment rescues and medical aid.
• Operate ladder trucks and fire pumps; monitor equipment and hydrant connections.
• Prepare written and computerized incident reports and conduct pre-fire planning.

Connaissances

Emergency medical care

Firefighting

Rescue operations

Documentation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Details

SUMMARY

This is responsible technical work protecting life and property by responding to emergency calls; providing emergency medical treatments; performing rescue operations; and combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; and includes maintaining fire department equipment and quarters.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on providing emergency medical treatment and firefighting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides compassionate care at the Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) level by creating and delivering responsible treatment and thorough documentation.
• Responds to fire incidents and alarms with an engine or truck company. Lays and connects hoses, serves as nozzle person, and performs interior fire attacks. Raises and climbs ladders. Uses water, carbon dioxide, and chemical extinguishing agents. Uses hydraulic tools, power tools, hand tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Make forcible entry into the building when necessary. Ventilate buildings to drive out smoke and gases. Opens walls and other structures that impede effective firefighting, or to affect a rescue.
• Assists in performing rescue operations in hazardous environments and renders medical aid when needed.
• Drives and operates ladder trucks, fire pumpers, and rescue trucks to and from incidents in response to emergencies.
• Prepares for pumping operations by ensuring that hydrant connections are made. Uses varied hose connections to connect hose to pump, join hose sections, and connect hose to nozzles. Pumps water to fire at designated pressure. Watches condition of motor and unit during operation and makes necessary adjustments or reports defects to mechanic.
• Prepares written and computerized reports after medical and fire incidents.
• Makes periodic inspections of buildings, gasoline storage tanks, theaters, and other structures for compliance with fire prevention laws.
• Performs pre-fire planning of target hazards within the community.
• Performs fire safety and public education presentations as assigned.
• Attend recertification classes to maintain required certifications.
• Attends company training, drills, and classes on duty as directed.
• Accesses fire station computers for report entry, electronic mail communications, department calendar updates, and various data entry and retrieval.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver’s License required (Class “D” or Commercial Driver License valid for driving emergency vehicles).

Certifications

A valid State of Florida Fire Fighter certificate of compliance is required.

Valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic certification.