POSITION:
This employee provides 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 care in emergency situations. An employee in this class may be required to perform duties under hazardous conditions, which involve extreme exertion, smoke and cramped surroundings. Work may involve assignment as a driver of firefighting vehicles or rescue vehicles, and the operation of firefighting and medical equipment. Work also involves inspection and maintenance of apparatus, equipment and facilities quarters and participation in supervised training and drills. Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured utilizing the skills, training and knowledge required of a certified Paramedic. Work is performed under the supervision of the Company Officer and the Battalion Chief and under the medical direction of the City’s Medical Director. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms with the assigned company. Lays and connects hoses, holds nozzle and directs fire streams; raises ladders; operates fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other firefighting equipment.
Enters premises for firefighting, rescue and salvage operations. Drives fire apparatus and rescue vehicles operate pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary fire rescue equipment. Performs salvage operations by deploying salvage covers, removing water and clearing debris. Performs fire prevention inspections. Participates in fire rescue training drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical care and related subjects. Attends public gatherings as assigned to ensure observance of fire safety regulations and requirements. Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to fire department property, apparatus and quarters. Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured utilizing the skills, training and knowledge required of a certified Paramedic. Generates and/or completes various records, reports, and checklists including medical records.
Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a standard high school or its equivalent.
Holds a valid State of Florida Firefighter Certificate (must be certified at the time of application submission).
Possess a valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification.
Valid State of Florida Class “E” Driver’s License at the time of application
Possess all valid certifications necessary to perform as a Paramedic within the City of Oakland Park which includes certification or successful completion of:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers (PEPP)
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
Candidate Physical Ability Test card/certification (issued within 12 months of the date of job posting)
The City will waive physical ability test certification from candidates currently employed as a State of Florida Firefighter and State of Florida Paramedic.
The City will consider the acceptance of a physical ability test certification from any State of Florida certified firefighter training center within one year of the date of application for employment known as:
Candidate Physical Ability Test – CPAT or Physical Ability Test – PAT.
The New Higher Assessment (NHA) – Coral Springs Training Center
PREFERRED
Broward County Residents
Associates Degree or Higher
NOTE:
All candidates must meet the physical requirements of National Fire Protection Standard 1582, Standards on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Department.
Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application (FL Statutes, Section 633.34(6)).
Submit official City application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and required attachments to:
https://oaklandpark.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
The City currently contributes 100% of the employee cost and 50% of the dependent cost for participating in the City’s medical plan, which is a High Deductible Health Plan. You may elect to establish an HSA with this plan, to which the City will contribute $750 annually, and an additional $250 upon completion of an employee wellness examination each year. The City also contributes 100% of the employee cost of the Dental HMO (DHMO) Plan. City contributions are for the current plan year and are subject to change. Buy-up medical and dental plans are also available.
Florida Retirement System
The City provides full-time employees with $50,000 of basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short and long-term disability, vision, voluntary employee, spousal and dependent life insurance, identity theft, legal assistance, and other supplemental insurance plans are also available to you at group rates. Specific benefit information can be obtained through the Human Resources Department. You will become eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of service.
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