**ALSO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC - STEP PLAN - STARTING PAY IS $62,200.32**
**FIREFIGHTER/EMT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN PARAMEDIC SCHOOL**
**PINELLAS COUNTY CERTIFIED PARAMEDIC WILL BE CONSIDERED IF WILLING TO ATTEND THE FIRE ACADEMY ONCE EMPLOYED BY TIFD**
General firefighting work in protection of life and property through combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; evaluation and treatment of patients at the advanced life support level; and maintaining fire department equipment and quarters. Work involves the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings. Emergency medical services response at the advanced life support level is required.
- Responds to fire alarms with engine company.
- Lays, connects, and advances hose lines, directs water streams.
- Raises and climbs ladders.
- Uses fire extinguishers, forcible entry tools, ropes, breathing apparatus, and other equipment. Makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary.
- Ventilates building, opens walls and other structural components which impede the effective fighting of fire.
- Assists in rescue of victims from burning buildings.
- Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, removing water, and clearing debris. Drives and operates all fire department apparatus and equipment.
- Prepares for pumping operations by seeing that hydrant connections are made and pumps water to fire at desired pressure. Monitors settings and operation of pumping apparatus during operation.
- Responds to emergency medical calls.
- Performs evaluation and treatment of patients at the advanced life support level. Uses portable ECG monitor/defibrillator, along with appropriate medications, in evaluation and treatment of EMS system patients.
- Uses appropriate medical equipment and procedures for evaluation and treatment of patients as directed by the Office of the Medical Director, Pinellas County EMS.
- Participates in fire and emergency medical training as directed by the fire department, State of Florida, and Pinellas County EMS.
- Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
- Performs general maintenance of the fire station, apparatus, and equipment as directed.
- Functions as a member of the Emergency Management team during declared and non-declared disasters or major events. May be required to work mandatory overtime for extended periods during disaster response operations.
- Performs related work as required or directed.
These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must meet all educational requirements of the State of Florida; Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; HRS Emergency Medical Services; and Pinellas County EMS.
- May not use any form of tobacco products.
Vision
- Far visual acuity: Far visual acuity shall be at least 20/30 binocular corrected with contact lenses or eyeglasses. Far visual acuity uncorrected shall be at least 20/100 binocular for wearers of hard contacts or spectacles. Successful long-term soft contact lens wearers shall not be subject to the uncorrected criterion.
- Peripheral vision: Visual field performance without correction shall be 140 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.
- Required to pass the Titmus II Color Vision test (ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green).
- Any recent or former history of ophthalmic surgery will require a medical clearance from the City of Treasure Island’s medical provider.
- Any other eye condition that results in a person not being able to perform the essential job functions of a Firefighter, NFPA 1582.
- Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography of the City and primary response area.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
- Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
- Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting and emergency medical skills and duties within a reasonable training period.
- Coordination and physical strength sufficient to pass a physical abilities test.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing.
