<p>General Summary & Essential Responsibilities</p> <p>Work where you can make a difference! Community focused, excellence driven.</p> <p>Join a team where every day brings purpose, challenge, and impact. As a Firemedic, you'll be at the front line of emergency response-saving lives, protecting property, and supporting your community. You'll respond to fires, medical calls, and rescue situations while working with advanced technology and a crew that feels like family. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on adrenaline, teamwork, and making a real difference. If you're ready to turn compassion into action and courage into a career, this is your calling.</p> <p>We offer a very competitive benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only) </li><li>Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments </li><li>No cost mental health services </li><li>Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan) </li><li>Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program) </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays plus 72 personal holiday hours during each fiscal year. </li><li>Kelly Days </li><li>Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave </li><li>Training and Professional Development </li><li>Benefits, a.k.a. Total Rewards, play an important role in your choice of an employer. If you would like to view your Total Rewards Statement upon hire, click here: Total Rewards Interactive Tool </li></ul> <p>For a full list of benefits please click here</p> <p>IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement</p> <p>Min. Education, Licenses and Certifications</p> <p>Minimum Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from high school or equivalent is required. </li><li>Possession of an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology or Emergency Medical Services Technology or equivalent is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Licenses and/or Certificates:</p> <ul> <li>Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Drivers license (Class E minimum) </li><li>DOH approved certification as a Paramedic, State of Florida </li><li>Certification as a Firefighter, State of Florida </li><li>Valid certification and maintenance as an A.C.L.S. provider </li><li>E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment </li><li>Must be at least 18 years of age </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of advanced emergency medical practices, procedures, techniques and protocols. </li><li>Knowledge of all standards as set forth by the State of Florida in Florida Statutes, Chapter 401 and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1, relative to function. </li><li>Knowledge of all detailed Firefighter duty standards as set forth by N.F.P.A. 1001. </li><li>Ability to work for sustained periods under pressure and constantly changing situations. </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Working Conditions:Very frequent exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.</p> <p>Risk/Safety Conditions:Frequently around moving equipment, exposure to dust, gases and fumes, slippery or irregular surfaces, and moving objects.Occasional exposure to excessive noise levels.</p> <p>Physical Activities:Frequent heavy lifting of over 50 pounds.Constant standing.Very frequent speaking and hearing,and detailed inspection/reading/editing.Frequent walking, sitting and bending/stooping.Occasional writing, reaching over head, kneeling and crawling.Will frequently monitor/operate fire apparatus such as engine, ladder, brush and staff vehicle.</p>