Firefighter Paramedic

City of Lighthouse Point (FL); Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lighthouse Point is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic to protect life and property through firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services. You will operate fire department vehicles, perform medical procedures per current protocol, and engage in ongoing training to enhance skills.

Qualifications include Florida Firefighter and Paramedic certifications, EVOC, ACLS, BLS, and NIMS ICS training, with a pathway to Upgrade Rescue Supervisor and Upgrade Driver Engineer within specified

Qualifications

• Must be Florida-certified Firefighter and Florida-certified Paramedic.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• ICS training (100, 200, 700, 800) in NIMS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Perform general firefighting duties to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires and operate firefighting apparatus.
• Conduct rescue operations and EMS administration.
• Participate in fire department training activities and maintain proficiency.

Skills

Firefighting

Emergency medical services

Physical fitness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Lighthouse Point is seeking qualified and committed persons for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Acceptable candidates must possess passion and commitment in self-less service to the citizens of Lighthouse Point and Broward County. The position requires an individual to perform general duty firefighting work in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and operating firefighting apparatus.

An employee in this class is responsible for the protection of life and property through firefighting activities; rescue operations; fire prevention inspections; and administration of emergency medical services. Shall perform advanced medical procedures as defined by the current medical protocol. Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds). Operates fire department vehicles safely and professionally in accordance with state and local laws. Participates in all fire department training activities and maintains an acceptable level of proficiency. Expected to be able to perform the role of an Upgrade Rescue Supervisor within 18 months of employment and Upgrade Driver Engineer within 24 months of employment.

• At least 18 years of age with High School diploma or equivalent
• Florida Certified Firefighter and Florida Certified Paramedic with Broward, Palm Beach, or City of Coral Springs Fire Academy Physical Ability Test Card or Candidate Physical Ability Test, or IAFF licensed Candidate Physical Ability Test administered through the National Testing Network (issued within the last year)
• Valid Florida driver's license with E endorsement with an acceptable driving record
• Florida approved 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) certificate of completion
• ACLS and BLS Certified
• Completed ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training the in the National Incident Management System curriculum