Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Sanford; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Incentives

Engineer Incentive

Specialty Pay

Special Event Pay

Paid Time Off

Kelly Days

Job summary

The City of Sanford is seeking a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic to respond to fire alarms and medical calls, manage scenes, and provide lifesaving care in Seminole County.

This role commands emergency scenes, administers first aid including CPR, and trains entry-level personnel while adhering to city policies.

Applicants must have Florida Firefighters II, Paramedic certification, CPR, driver's license, CPAT and Fire Team scores, plus a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current Florida Firefighters II Certification or equivalent.
• Current Florida Paramedic Certification is required.
• CPR Certification is mandatory.
• Valid Florida Driver's License is required.
• CPAT and Fire Team scores must be within 1 year of posting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.
• Administer medical care including CPR and monitoring vital signs.
• Manage emergency scenes until relieved by a supervisor.
• Train entry-level personnel and follow department policies.
• Operate and maintain fire rescue vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety communications

Patient assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Firefighters II Certification

Florida Paramedic Certification

CPR Certification

Florida Driver's License

CPAT passing score (within 1 year)

Fire Team passing score (within 1 year)

Job description

$15,000 Annual Paramedic Incentive Pay

(in addition to base salary)

Employees that are currently certified by the State of Florida as Paramedics will receive one half of the paramedic incentive. Once the employee has been cleared to practice within Seminole County by the Medical Director the employee will then receive the remaining half of the paramedic incentive.

Under general direction, performs highly responsible work involving the prevention and suppression of fires, and highly 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. Work includes commanding emergency scenes until relieved by a superior and assisting with in-service training programs for entry level personnel. 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; follows all proper fire equipment and extinguishing procedures; calculates proper fire hose pressures; monitors fire suppression and rescue equipment.

Controls emergency medical activities in the absence of a superior.

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 Paramedic.

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 Paramedic level medical care.

Provides 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 Paramedic Certification.

• 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 #26-00072.
• Must possess a current Fire Team passing score attained within one year prior to the closing date of this posting #26-00072.

Considerable knowledge of current principles and practices of fire rescue and Paramedic 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

Education Incentives:

• 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 Pay

Special Event Pay of $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.