Firefighter/EMT

City of Plant City (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Plant City in Florida seeks a firefighter/EMT to combat fires, provide basic life support, and mitigate hazards. You will operate fire apparatus, perform rescues, and participate in prevention and inspection activities.

Required Florida FF II, EMT, BLS, EVOC, and NIMS trainings, with a paramedic certification targeted within three years. A state driver’s license and tobacco-free status are mandatory. This on-site role demands physical endurance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable.
• Certified Florida Firefighter II.
• Certified Florida EMT.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• EVOC completion.
• National Incident Management System training.
• Paramedic certification required within 3 years of employment.
• Non-users of tobacco for at least 1 year before application.
• Must pass health, physical and mental standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and perform firefighting, medical and rescue tasks.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and equipment; assist in fire suppression and rescue.
• Conduct fire safety inspections and enforce codes and ordinances.
• Write reports and maintain records, using computers as needed.
• Participate in drills and mandatory training each shift.
• Assist in providing Basic Life Support and EMS within scope.
• Maintain equipment and station facilities in good condition.
• Work in varied environments and weather conditions during emergencies.

Skills

BLS knowledge

Fire ops knowledge

EMS procedures

Safety practices

Effective communication

Rule compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EVOC training

Job description

This is specialized public safety work in the protection of life and property through firefighting, basic life support, and mitigation of other manmade and natural disasters including hazardous material accidents within the Plant City Fire Division of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. Employees in this classification perform work in varied assignments, including but not necessarily limited to, ALS vehicles but also BLS vehicles. Employees are directly engaged in the mitigation of a multitude of natural and manmade emergencies including but not limited to, fire suppression, hazardous materials, accidents, the administration of basic life support protocols, the driving and operation of fire and rescue apparatus, and the conducting of fire, safety, and medical prevention activities. Work assignments and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through observation, reports and conferences.

• Responding to and performing skilled tasks at the scene of emergency calls including fire suppression, medical assistance, rescues, hazard identification, hazardous materials incidents, public assistance and service while operating various forms of communication equipment.
• May be required to lay hose lines and direct fire streams to extinguish and contain fires; raise and climb ladders to perform search and rescue procedures along with ventilation of burning structures.
• Cleans and maintains fire station facilities and equipment and other related apparatus.
• Provide emergency medical services as required and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
• Participates in the use and maintenance of firefighting and emergency medical equipment.
• Participates in drills, classes and schools in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and other fire service-related areas. Participates in mandatory training every shift.
• Safely driving and operating fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment; making reports on the operation of various fire equipment.
• Writing reports and maintaining records manually and using computers to perform data entry and specialized functions.
• Participating in proficiency training to develop and maintain job skills.
• Performing emergency medical procedures and assisting Firefighter/Paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care.
• Assisting in making residential, commercial and industrial inspections to cover and eliminate fire hazards and gain compliance with federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances.
• Other duties may be assigned as dictated byoperational necessity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic life support procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of general fire department operations such as rescue, firefighting, radio communications, Incident Command System, fire protection equipment and systems, fire behavior, hazardous materials and water systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques prescribed in the State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician curriculum.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures, basic mathematics and correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to safely and effectively combat and extinguish fires.
• Ability to learn and comply with department rules, regulations and policies.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and learn the geography of the city, location of fire hydrants and major fire hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.
• Ability to meet and maintain departmental requirements of health, physical and mental conditions as established by Plant City Fire Rescue.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, outside agencies and the general public.
• Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
• Ability and willingness to learn new methods and techniques.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the city’s current auto insurance carrier
• Certified State of Florida Firefighter II
• Certified State of Florida EMT
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must complete an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)
• Must complete National Incident Management System required training

Special Requirements:

• For continued employment with Plant City Fire Rescue, a state of Florida Paramedic Certification is required within three (3) years of employment. Failure to provide proof and maintain active enrollment in a State of Florida approved paramedic program within 24 months of employment will result in termination.
• Candidates must be non-users of tobacco or tobacco-products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding submission of an employment application and will continue to be non-users of tobacco or tobacco products while on or off duty for the duration of their employment per F.S. 633.34 as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the applicant.

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills

• Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over) – X
• Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) – X
• Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) – X
• Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) – X
• Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.) – X
• Light carrying (under 15 lbs.) – X
• Reaching above shoulder – X
• Use of fingers – X
• Both hands required_ – X
• Climbing (use of legs and arms) – X
• Climbing (legs only) – X
• Good near vision – X
• Good distant vision – X
• Both eyes required – X
• Depth perception – X
• Distinguishing basic colors – X
• Distinguishing shades of colors – X
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) – X
• Straight pulling – X
• Pulling hand over hand – X
• Pushing – X
• Walking – X
• Standing – X
• Crawling – X
• Kneeling – X
• Bending – X
• Balancing – X
• Stooping – X
• Jumping – X
• Running – X
• Throwing – X
• Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) – X
• Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) – X
• Other – X
• Other Relevant Information: – X

Environmental Conditions

• Work Inside – X
• Work Outside – X
• In the Heat – X
• In the Cold – X
• In High Humidity – X
• In Dampness or Chilliness – X
• In Dry Conditions – X
• In or with Noisy Conditions – X
• In Darkness – X
• In or with Dusty Conditions – X
• With Silica, Asbestos, etc. – X
• With Fumes or Gases – X
• With Smoke or Flames – X
• With Chemicals – X
• With Solvents – X
• With Grease or Oils – X
• With Radiant Energy – X
• With Electrical Energy – X
• On Slippery Surfaces – X
• On Uneven Surfaces – X
• In or With Moving Objects – X
• In or With Ladders/Scaffolding – X
• At Heights above Ground Level – X
• Below Ground Level – X
• In Water – X
• With Explosives – X
• With Poor Ventilation – X
• With Odors – X
• With Unusual Fatigue Factors – X
• Other – X
• Other Relevant Information: – X

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Emergency Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.