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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SALARY INFORMATION
Probationary Firefighter Paramedic $18.86 hr. base -Salary $59,981* (*Includes FLSA Overtime and Base Holiday Incentive)
Individuals Newly Hired Into Volusia Fire Rescue With Years Of Verified Full-time Paid Firefighting Experience Will Have Their Starting Pay As Follows
3-9 years of verified full-time experience........... ($62,426)*
10+ years of verified full-time experience............($63,738)*
Selection Process
In keeping with Division 7, Section 86-263 (2) of the County of Volusia Merit System Rules and Regulations (MSRR), selection will be based upon the “Rule of Five".
Benefits
Illustrative Duties
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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 calls for fire, medical, hazmat, rescue and other natural and/or man-made emergencies. Carries out commands & tasks necessary to mitigate the emergency safely and efficiently; performs all duties and tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Raises and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings to remove smoke and gases.
- Performs salvage operations including but not limited to applying salvage covers, water and debris removal.
- Extricates and rescues victims from vehicles, drowning, accidents, fire, and other harmful conditions.
- Recognizes hazardous material situations, sets up decontamination; assists county, state, and/or federal agencies with hazardous materials.
- Responds to fire alarms with Fire Company.
- Completes incident reports and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains Florida Certificate as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic and follows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols for medical care as approved by the Medical Director.
- Recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care and administers emergency medical care to injured or afflicted persons or assists a team member with medical support; stabilizes patients for transport as a team member of an Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services unit; performs CPR; administers spinal and cervical immobilization; verifies vital signs; evaluates patient status.
- Administer medication and fluid administration, intubation, cardiac electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, defibrillation and external pacemaker.
- Provides airway maintenance, spinal and cervical immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment. Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) procedures.
- Trains and studies with fire tools and equipment to develop and maintain competency and proficiency in fire suppression, prevention procedures and techniques, lifesaving techniques, and to become familiar with developments associated with fire hazards; conducts studies to learn locations of county streets and addresses, hydrants, standpipes, and physical features of property within the county.
- Conducts Community Risk Reduction: public service calls, blood pressure checks, community meetings, school events, fire safety talks, and apparatus displays.
- Inspects fire hydrants, wells, and other water supplies.
- Participates in pre-plan structures within the County.
- Prepares and submits routine records and reports.
- Attends continuing education programs in firefighting, equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medicine and related subjects.
- Conducts drills and classes in these and other areas.
- Make daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notify supervisor of defects.
- Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and maintains Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and maintains pumps and hydrants.
- Connects hoses to hydrants and pumps; join hose sections and connect nozzles to hose; operate nozzles and apply streams on fires.
- Prepares for pumping operations by seeing that hydrant connections are made. Pumps water to fire at designated pressure.
- Cleans, maintains and inspects fire and EMS equipment and apparatus.
- Maintains coordination and physical strength sufficient to pass a physical ability test.
- Performs station cleaning and maintenance duties
- Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- 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.
Minimum 18 years of age.
High School Graduate or GED.
State of Florida Certificate of Compliance from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
State of Florida EMT license or State of Florida Paramedic license.
Proof of completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) in accordance with Florida Statutes. (This requirement will be covered in the New Hire Academy)
Ability to meet the physical requirements outlined in N.F.P.A 1582 and the ability to wear a respirator as prescribed by N.F.P.A.1500.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at time of hire and maintain thereafter.
Must successfully pass medical physical examination including drug screening and physical ability test.
Selected individuals for this position will serve a one (1) year probation per the Merit System Rules and Regulations.
Must not be excluded from participating as a healthcare provider in insurance programs including, but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid prior to and during employment at the County of Volusia.
All employees covered here under hired on or after October 1, 1989, shall be non-tobacco users at the time of hire as a condition of employment and shall be required, as an absolute condition of continued employment, to refrain from smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use of any type of tobacco products of any kind at all times, whether on or off duty.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of modern office practices and technology including computers.
- Knowledge of pre-hospital Basic/Advanced Life Support methods and theories.
- Knowledge of various hazardous materials and proper procedures for identifying hazardous materials situations.
- Knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.
- Skilled in mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions within an incident 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.
- Ability to perform fire suppression duties with skill and safety.
- Ability to utilize sound judgment, courage, decisiveness, quick reaction and remain calm in difficult situations.
- Ability to 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.
- 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.
Ada Requirements
Physical Demands: Heavy to very heavy work. Ability to see (color, depth perception, peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle and read schematics; hear, talk, smell; lift, carry, push, and/or drag a minimum of 165 pounds; stand, climb, crouch, balance, handle, finger dexterity, pull, walk, crawl, kneel, reach.
Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work. Exposure to hazardous situations; extremes in temperature (hot and cold); changes in temperature; contact with water; humidity; noise or vibration; fumes (may be toxic in nature); odors; dust; poor ventilation.
Mental Demands: Must be able to read and comprehend professional, technical and scientific journals, manuals and procedures; safety instructions, memos, letters, policies, and reports. Must be able to perform shop math and general mathematical functions. Must be able to write summaries and reports. Must be able 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.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
RETIREMENT
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
- Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
PAID TIME OFF
- Personal Leave
- Holidays
- Bereavement
- Military
HOLIDAYS
The County Of Volusia Observes The Following Holidays Annually
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving (and day after)
- Christmas
Additional Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
- Computer Purchase Program
- Direct Deposit Payroll
Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions
must match the information in the work experience section on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
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If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire if selected for the position?
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Indicate the institution where you received your Firefighter education.
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Do you possess and maintain a current State of Florida Certificate of Compliance from the Bureau of Standards and Training?
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Do you possess and maintain a Florida Paramedic license?
- Yes, State of Florida Paramedic license
- No, I have my Florida EMT license
- No, I have my National Registry Paramedic license
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I understand that if I do not maintain my Florida Paramedic License and/or do not obtain clearance from the Volusia County Medical Director it could result in termination or separation from employment.
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Have you attached the following current documents to your application? Please check all that apply.
- State of Florida Certificate of Compliance from the Bureau of Standards and Training
- Florida Paramedic License (Will allow National Registry to test )but must have Florida Certification prior to final offer.
- State of Florida Driver's License
- Not Applicable
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Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?
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Where did you hear about this position?
- County of Volusia website
- Indeed or other hiring site.
- www.orlandojobs.com
- Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
- Other
- Required Question
