Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Rescue

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking

Firefighters/Paramedics for the Division of Fire Rescue. This position will be responsible for suppressing, extinguishing, and preventing fires; protecting life and property; delivering emergency medical and rescue services, and maintaining division equipment and facilities.

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BENEFITS:

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE:These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Responds to fire alarms with Fire Company.

• Lays and connects hose and directs water streams.

• Raises and climbs ladders.

• Uses bars, extinguisher, hooks, line and other equipment.

• Makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary.

• Ventilates buildings, opens walls and other structures to effectively fight fires.

• Renders assistance in response to fires and other hazardous locations. Renders pre-hospital care when needed.

• Receives fire alarms by telephone, radio or industrial alarm systems, and other emergency calls.

• Ascertains the nature of the fire or emergency, its location and dispatches necessary personnel and equipment to the scene.

• Performs salvage operations including but not limited to throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.

• Performs overall operations as needed at all fire, rescue and emergency scenes.

• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of division facilities.

• Cleans and washes walls and floors.

• Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment.

• Washes, cleans, repairs, polishes and tests equipment and apparatus.

• Performs tests on pumps, hoses, breathing apparatus and other equipment.

• Is subject to emergency call duty as part of the regular duties whether on or off duty.

• May be assigned duties as acting lieutenant.

• Attends company drills and scheduled in-service training exercises.

• Participates as required in all drills and training sessions involving both practical and classroom applications.

• Keeps current and up to date in all phases of job responsibilities through seminars and college courses, etc.

• Drives and operates fire apparatus including engines, pumpers, tankers, brush trucks, tractors, sedans, and other specialized equipment.

• Monitors the condition of motor and unit during operation and makes necessary adjustment or reports defects.

• Operates extrication and other specialized tools.

• Prepares for pumping operations by seeing that hydrant connections are made. Pumps water to fire at designated pressure.

• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.

• May be assigned to other locations based upon operational needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Employees hired on or after October 1, 2022, must possess and maintain a State of Florida Paramedic license throughout the duration of employment with Volusia County Fire Rescue. Must also be cleared under the Volusia County Medical Director.

CERTIFICATIONS

Mustpossess, maintain, and attachthe following documents:

• State of Florida Certificate of Compliance from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

• A valid State of Florida driver's license.

• State of Florida Paramedic license

• If you do not attach the required documents to your application, your application willbe deemed incomplete and you will not be able to continue in the application process.

• NOTE:

Must successfully pass physical medical examination including drug screening and physical ability test.

Must not be excluded from participating as a health care provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to, Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.

• Abilityto understand and follow oral and written instructions in a para-military command structure.

• Ability to perform prolonged, physical, mental and arduous work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others.

• Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable training period.

• Maintain coordination and physical strength sufficient to pass a physical ability test.

• Skilled in mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.

• Ability to perform fire suppression duties with skill and safety.

• Knowledge of pre-hospital Basic/Advanced Life Support methods and theories.

• Knowledge of various hazardous materials and proper procedures for identifying hazardous materials situations.

• Ability to utilize sound judgment, courage, decisiveness, quick reaction and remain calm in difficult situations.

• Abilityto work as part of a team either as the leader or a team member.

• Ability to read and understand complex materials and equipment pertinent to the job.

• Knowledge of modern office practices and technology including computers.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Ability to work in stressful situations.

• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADAREQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands:Heavy to very heavy work. Ability to see (color, depth perception), peripheral vision, hear, talk, smell, lift, carry, push, and/or drag a minimum of 165 pounds; stand, climb, crouch, balance, handle, finger dexterity, walk, crawl, kneel, reach.

Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work. Potential hazardous work conditions. Ability to tolerate heat, inclement weather (rain, cold, humidity), water, odors, dust, poor ventilation, fumes, toxic fumes.

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional, technical and scientific journals, manuals and procedures; safety instructions, memos, letters, policies, and reports. Ability to perform shop math and general mathematical functions. Ability to write summaries and reports. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relating information, data and details to layman; conversant in theory and practices of discipline.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.