Qureos Mentor

Sumter County Board of County Commissioners

JOB
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies. Must comply with all county and department policies and procedures and ensure the maintenance of department equipment, apparatus, and stations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to fire alarms in the county; drives and operates all emergency response vehicles and apparatus in a safe and lawful manner.Performs fire suppression activities.Assists in rescue operations; administers prehospital emergency and non-emergency medical care to sick and injured persons.Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.Maintains and checks fire equipment for serviceability and assists in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment as directed. Performs routine cleaning of apparatus and facilities daily.As required, attend training sessions for firefighting, rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and other training areas.Prepares and submits routine records and reports.Assists in departmental activities in preparation for a significant emergency, such as a hurricane, other natural or manmade disasters, and assists with aftermath activities such as inspection, clean up, and disaster relief.Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.Essential functions as described in the current edition of NFPA 1582.Abides by department and county policies, represents the department and county in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, work shifts, callbacks, and holidays as required.(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 requested.)
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 VACCINATIONS: Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employmentHepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employmentTetanus within sixty (60) days of employmentENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in various weather conditions with noise, slippery surfaces, and uneven surfacesExtreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hourExtreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hourNoise: Sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heardVibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole bodyHazardous situations: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places (up to 100 feet), and exposure to chemicalsAtmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect respiratory conditions or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilationReasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.FLSA Non-Exempt StatusRevised 10/01/2024

Firefighter - Paramedic

JOB
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing first response emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies. Must comply with all county and department policies and procedures and ensure the maintenance of department equipment, apparatus, and stations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to fire alarms in the county; drives and operates all emergency response vehicles and apparatus in a safe and lawful manner.Performs fire suppression activities.Assists in rescue operations; administers emergency medical care to sick and injured persons.Performs salvage and overhaul operations at fire scenes.Maintains and checks fire equipment for serviceability and assists in minor repairs and maintenance of equipment as directed. Performs routine cleaning of apparatus and facilities daily.As required, attend training sessions for firefighting, rescue techniques, emergency medical care, and other training areas.Prepares and submits routine records and reports.Assists in departmental activities in preparation for a significant emergency, such as a hurricane, other natural or manmade disasters, and assists with aftermath activities such as inspection, clean up, and disaster relief.Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.Essential functions as described in the current edition of NFPA 1582.Abides by department and county policies, represents the department and county in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, work shifts, callbacks, and holidays as required. (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 requested.)
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
 VACCINATIONS: Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employmentHepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employmentTetanus within sixty (60) days of employmentENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside in various weather conditions with noise, slippery surfaces, and uneven surfacesExtreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hourExtreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hourNoise: Sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heardVibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole bodyHazardous situations: Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places (up to 100 feet), and exposure to chemicalsAtmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect respiratory conditions or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilationReasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.FLSA Non-Exempt StatusRevised 10/01/2024

Firefighter - EMT

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