Firefighter Cadet (Fire Academy Sponsorship)

General Description of Duties

• Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic License.
• Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to alarms with fire company.
• Lays and connects hose and directs fog or water stream.
• Raises and climbs ladders.
• Uses extinguishers, bars, hooks, line, and other equipment. Makes forcible entry into buildings.
• Opens walls and other structures which are impeding the effective fighting of the fire.
• Assists in rescuing people from burning buildings.
• Renders first aid when needed.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Performs overhaul work as needed at all fire and rescue scenes.
• Receives fire alarms by telephone, radio or industrial alarm systems, and other emergency calls.
• Drives and operates rescues, tankers less than 2,000 gallons, brush trucks, brush tankers, support vehicles and administrative vehicles. When operating the pump, the requirement will be only to the level of a Firefighter and not to the level of operation of an Engineer, unless qualified to Ride Out of Grade (ROG).
• Watches condition of motor and unit during operation and makes necessary adjustments.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire apparatus, equipment, station and grounds.
• Makes minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Washes, hangs and dries hose.
• Washes, cleans, repairs, polishes, and performs tests on apparatus and other equipment.
• Operates emergency medical vehicles responding to accident or critical illness emergencies.
• Assists in determining the extent of the illness or injury.
• Assists Paramedics in the treatment of ill or injured persons.
• Assists in extrication, stabilization, and loading of patients.
• Assists with unloading and transferring patients.
• Attends company drills and scheduled in-service training exercises.
• Participates as required in all drills and training sessions.
• Keeps current and up to date in all phases of job responsibilities through seminars and courses.
• Conducts commercial fire prevention inspections and residential inspections under the supervision of a certified fire inspector.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Florida EMT or Florida Paramedic License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class E Florida Driver License.

• Minimum Fire Standards Training;
• Florida Minimum Standards Firefighting Certification;
• 16 Hour Emergency Vehicle Operator Course approved by the State of Florida;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and pre-planning strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of first aid methods and emergency medical techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to perform prolonged work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable training period.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment.
• Requires manipulative skills, dexterity and hand-eye coordination in the operation of fire and emergency apparatus, tools, trucks, equipment and vehicles.

• 100 pounds lifting.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others.
• Requires physical agility in climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching.
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

• Requires exposure to extreme heat and adverse or hazardous atmospheres, as well as adverse weather conditions.