Firefighter EMT 1

Hernando County; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernando County is seeking a Firefighter EMT responsible for emergency response, medical care, and fire safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma, EMT certification, and relevant experience. This role involves operating firefighting equipment, maintaining fire stations, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols in challenging environments.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace

Accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Valid Florida driver’s license, EMT license required.
• Clean police record and compliance with Florida EMS regulations.
• Ability to pass physical and agility tests.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergencies and providing medical care.
• Maintaining and operating fire and rescue equipment.
• Conducting pre-fire planning and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Physical Endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter I & II training

EMT training

Tools

Medical equipment

Firefighting equipment

PPE

Job description

The Firefighter EMT is responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires, providing care, treatment, and transportation for medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting, and delivering emergency medical care up to the basic life support level as approved by the Hernando County Common Medical Protocols. Responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining fire/rescue apparatus and equipment.
• Responding to all alarms assigned by dispatch.
• Conducting pre-fire planning and enforcing burn laws.
• Participating in pre-fire inspections and investigations of hazardous conditions.
• Performing climbing and driving skills, including driving with one hand while operating radio, sirens, and airhorns.
• Connecting and pulling charged fire hoses weighing over 100 lbs.
• Writing concise fire and medical incident reports.
• Entering burning buildings for rescue or extinguishment while wearing protective breathing apparatus.
• Climbing ladders with heavy tools and equipment, and descending with rescued victims.
• Performing vehicle extrication using hydraulic rescue tools.
• Providing exemplary patient care and ensuring protocol and policy compliance.
• Staying informed about rescue activities, supplies, and new equipment.
• Preparing reports as required.
• Lifting patients and transferring them to medical facilities.
• Testifying in court regarding actions at emergency scenes.
• Maintaining fire stations, equipment, and hydrants.
• Performing other duties as assigned, including non-emergency maintenance and clerical tasks.
• Being versatile in firefighting, rescue, and pre-hospital medicine roles due to the dynamic nature of emergencies.
• Maintaining compliance with the County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and participating in random drug screening.
• May be required to testify in court regarding actions at emergency scenes.

Emergency Response: County employees must report to work during emergencies and may be called back around the clock for emergency operations.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED; two years of experience with a fire department or recent Firefighter I, II, and EMT training.

Special Requirements: Clean police record, CJIS clearance, vaccines as required, and compliance with Florida EMS regulations.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid Florida driver’s license, EMT license, BLS Provider, EVOC, and Firefighter II certification.

Competencies include: Knowledge of firefighting principles, rescue operations, medical protocols, decision-making, communication, and physical endurance.

Equipment Used: Medical, communication, rescue, firefighting equipment, and PPE.

Physical Abilities: Pass physical and agility tests, maintain NFPA standards, and participate in ongoing physical training.

Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in smoke, heat, hazardous environments, and respond to crises requiring critical decisions.

Hernando County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace, with accommodations available for disabilities upon request.