Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

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Position DescriptionFirefighter/EMT (Basic or Paramedic)New Port Richey Fire Department- New Port Richey, Florida IF APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, THERE IS NO NEED TO REAPPLY The New Port Richey Fire Department is currently recruiting qualified individuals to join our team of fire and emergency service professionals. If you are interested in a career with an established Department, please complete the online employment application or contact the City's Human Resources Department at 727-853-1025.Click here to view form. Overview of Position: Full-Time professional firefighter whose general responsibilities include but are not limited to; fire suppression, rescue, medical care – BLS and ALS procedures per medical protocols, protection of life and property, fire prevention initiatives, community risk reduction, disaster preparedness and response, and the maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and facilities. All Firefighter/EMT personnel are required to obtain State of Florida Paramedic certification within 24 months of employment. Operations staff work a 24/48-hour schedule.Salary Information: Firefighter/Paramedic- $59,718 starting / $63,640 after one (1) year.Firefighter/EMT- $51,045 starting / $54,734 after one (1) year.Other Financial Incentives include: Career Ladder Step PlanParamedic- $1,800 annuallyFire Inspector- $1,200 annuallyUSAR- $300 annuallyUniform Allowance- $650 annuallyBenefit Information: Retirement, NPRF pension plan144 hours annual vacation time144 hours annual sick leaveHoliday payFloating holidays after one yearPersonal leave after one yearExcellent health & dental insuranceAnnual life scan physical examinationDepartment Information: Established in 1922 as a volunteer department New Port Richey is now a 2 station ALS non-transport provider located in Southwest Pasco County. The city encompasses 4.6 square miles and serves a population of over 17,000.Drug free workplace: The City of New Port Richey is a drug free work place. All applicants will be required to take a drug test after a conditional offer of employment is made and accepted. Employment will then be contingent upon successful completion/results of such drug test as well as successful completion of other pre-employment background information. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.Tobacco free workplace (specific to the NPR Fire Department): Applicants must not have used any form of tobacco products for one year prior to the date of State of Florida Firefighter certification. The New Port Richey Fire Department prohibits the use of any type of tobacco or forms of tobacco/nicotine products for the duration of employment, whether on or off duty. This includes the use of chewing tobacco, herbal cigarettes, nicotine gum, nicotine patches or the use of electronic cigarettes. Testing for nicotine products will be included with the above stated drug testing requirements, on an annual basis.Applicant Requirements: Minimum 18 years of ageU.S. CitizenHigh School Graduate or GEDValid FLORIDA State Driver’s License Class “E”EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operation Course) 16-hour certificateCPR CertificationACLS Certification (paramedics)Ability to Read/Speak EnglishState of Florida Firefighter II CertificationState of Florida EMT/Paramedic Certification (Required to become Paramedic within 2 years)Ability to meet the physical requirements outlined in F.P.A 1582 and the ability to wear a respirator as prescribed by N.F.P.A.1500Applicants must have the ability to meet the entire Department Standard Operating Guidelines and General Orders. Every New Port Richey employee is required to fill out a Disaster Response Survey. This position is to be considered an “essential personnel” and is required to report to duty for emergency situations.Hiring Process: Written examCandidates must provide a CPAT Certification or pass a physical abilities test upon successful completion of the written exam.Interview processSuccessful background, criminal, driving record and referenceThe City of New Port Richey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of New Port Richey provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.