Firefighter/EMT

City of Sanford; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sanford's Fire Department is seeking skilled firefighters to respond to alarms, suppress fires, and provide EMT-level medical care in emergencies. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and decisive action in high-pressure scenarios.

Expected duties include driving and maintaining equipment, assisting in rescue operations, and participating in community outreach and education programs. A Florida Firefighters II certification, EMT, CPR, CPAT, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current Florida Firefighters II Certification or equivalent.
• Current Florida Certification as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
• Current and valid CPR Certification.
• Current Florida Driver's License.
• CPAT passing score within one year prior to posting closing date.
• Current Fire Team passing score within one year prior to posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.
• Suppresses and extinguishes fires and operates firefighting equipment.
• Administers first aid and CPR and stabilizes patients for transport.
• Assists paramedics with medical treatment and monitor patient status.
• Operates fire department vehicles and maintains equipment.
• Participates in public education and community outreach.

Skills

Communication

Customer relations

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Under direction, performs highly responsible work involving the prevention and suppression of fires, and skilled lifesaving and technical emergency medical services work in the field. The employee is responsible for responding to emergency situations and assisting in the control and resolution of the situation. The employee works within the scope of established Fire Department rules, regulations and procedures, however, is expected to exercise considerable judgment and initiative, in emergency situations. Objective is to prevent and minimize injury and/or the loss of life and property in emergency and fire situations. Performs related work as directed.

Responds to fire alarms in the City and emergency medical calls.

Suppresses and extinguishes fires; performs duties in compliance with all proper fire equipment and extinguishing procedures; calculates proper fire hose pressures; monitors fire suppression and rescue equipment. Rescues victims from fire, vehicles, drowning, accidents and other harmful conditions; performs duties in compliance with all life saving policies and procedures as they apply to the Emergency Medical Technician. Administers first-aid to injured or afflicted persons; stabilizes patients for transport; performs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); administers spinal and cervical immobilization; verifies vital signs; evaluates patient status. Stabilizes patients; follows State rules, regulations and service Medical Director's standards for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level medical care. Assists Paramedics with medical treatment, e.g., medication, fluid administration, intubation, electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, defibrillation and external pacemaker. Performs salvage operations after emergency situation is controlled and/or suppressed. Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and maintains Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and maintains pumps and hydrants. Upon successful completion of rescue training hours, non-emergency driving, and the ability to operate the engine an employee is eligible for Engineer Incentive Pay. Performs custodial duties at the station; cleans and maintains Fire Station facilities and equipment; inspects fire equipment for necessary repairs. Prepares and submits routine records and reports. Participates in public education and community outreach programs. Attends continuing education programs in fire fighting and first aid.

ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Current and valid Florida Firefighters II Certification, equivalent, or proof of passing the course.
• Current and valid Florida Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Current and valid CPR Certification.
• Current and valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must possess a current CPAT passing score attained within one year prior to the closing date of this job posting # 26-00071.
• Must possess a current Fire Team passing score attained within one year prior to the closing date of this posting #26-00071.

Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of fire rescue and EMT work, governing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of pre-established City, County and State policies and procedures applicable to the work.

Skill in safe First Aid methods, procedures and practices.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.

Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Ability to analytically observe, and objectively and clearly report routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities.

Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.

Ability to operate basic office equipment.

Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, supervisors and the general public.

Skill in operating moderately heavy/heavy fire rescue vehicles and equipment.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this job some tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of sitting, standing and/or walking. Emergency tasks and training involve the performance of physically demanding work, which may involve some combination of running, climbing or jumping, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy and/or heavy objects, materials and/or persons. (20-150 pounds). Must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment up to 60 pounds and work in extremely high temperatures and toxic atmospheres.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

INCENTIVES/PTO/KELLY DAYS OFFERED

• Associate's Degree $500
• Bachelor's Degree $1,000
• Master's Degree $1,500
• Engineer Incentive: $48.08 per pay-period for successfully completing the engineer program.
• Specialty Pay: Specialty pay will be paid to employees who successfully complete the required courses.
• Operational Level: $29 per pay-period
• Technical Level: $29 per pay-period
• Special Event: Special Event Pay is $50.
• Paid Time Off: 0-10 years of service accrue 24 hours PTO per month.
• Kelly Days: Any newly hired employees will be assigned to the Kelly shift schedule and begin their scheduled Kelly days from that point in the schedule receiving only the remaining Kelly days for that fiscal year schedule.