Reserve Firefighgter/FF-EMT/Firefighter-Paramedic

Full Time
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
$15.21 - $19.78 an hour
Posted
Job description
Salary
$15.21 - $19.78 Hourly
Location
PCB, FL
Job Type
Part-time
Job Number
00293
Department
Fire Rescue
Division
Fire/EMS
Opening Date
04/17/2023

    DESCRIPTION

    BENEFITS

Description

This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, and perform other duties as required.

Examples of Duties

  • Responds to fire calls and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to control the emergency most efficiently at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.

  • Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses, and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue, and other emergency incidents.

  • Assists other personnel in providing emergency medical care at emergency and non-emergency scenes.

  • Completes required reports detailing fire, emergency medical, and other incident responses.

  • Completes required training and maintains required certifications.

  • Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all equipment and vehicles.

  • Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard vehicles; conducts regular inspections.

  • Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety classes; provides tours of the fire station.

  • Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.

  • Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups.

  • Participates in public education events.

  • Conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as requested.

  • Inspects and services fire hydrants.

  • Assists with fire investigations to determine cause and origin of fires.

  • Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain Florida Firefighter II certification.

  • Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate state EMT certification within one year of hire.

  • CPR certification.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

  • Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires.

  • Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.

  • Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and practices.

  • Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the department.

  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.

  • Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.

  • Knowledge of hazardous materials.

  • Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue, and other equipment, including motor vehicles.

  • Skill in extrication techniques.

  • Skill in the use of a computer and a records management system.

  • Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.

  • Skill in interpersonal relations.

  • Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Fire Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws and regulations; medical protocols; and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

  • The work consists of related fire suppression and other emergency response duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.

  • The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical, and other activities. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of lives and property in the community.

CONTACTS

  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, representatives of other emergency response agencies, local business owners, and the public.

  • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work is typically performed intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

  • The work is typically performed in an office, except while at fire or other emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if they work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Agency
City of Panama City Beach
Address

17007 Panama City Beach Parkway

Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413

Phone
850-233-5100
Website
http://www.pcbfl.gov

This position responds to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fires, rescue victims, and perform other duties as required.

Examples of Duties

  • Responds to fire calls and uses firefighting skills to evaluate and carry out actions to control the emergency most efficiently at hand; assists with the fighting of structural fires.

  • Operates a variety of pumps, ladders, hoses, and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue, and other emergency incidents.

  • Assists other personnel in providing emergency medical care at emergency and non-emergency scenes.

  • Completes required reports detailing fire, emergency medical, and other incident responses.

  • Completes required training and maintains required certifications.

  • Inspects equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; washes and cleans equipment on a regular basis; repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment; ensures the proper functioning of all equipment and vehicles.

  • Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies aboard vehicles; conducts regular inspections.

  • Provides fire prevention information to the public; assists in teaching fire safety classes; provides tours of the fire station.

  • Performs housekeeping, grounds keeping, and building maintenance duties.

  • Conducts station and apparatus tours for school and other community groups.

  • Participates in public education events.

  • Conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures as requested.

  • Inspects and services fire hydrants.

  • Assists with fire investigations to determine cause and origin of fires.

  • Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

  • Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain Florida Firefighter II certification.

  • Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate state EMT certification within one year of hire.

  • CPR certification.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

  • Knowledge of the operation of all apparatus and equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires.

  • Knowledge of firefighting standards, practices, strategies, tactics, and equipment.

  • Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and practices.

  • Knowledge of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the department.

  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance principles.

  • Knowledge of hydrant locations, water systems and water mains.

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal fire codes.

  • Knowledge of hazardous materials.

  • Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue, and other equipment, including motor vehicles.

  • Skill in extrication techniques.

  • Skill in the use of a computer and a records management system.

  • Skill in the use of radios and communication equipment.

  • Skill in interpersonal relations.

  • Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Fire Lieutenant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws and regulations; medical protocols; and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

  • The work consists of related fire suppression and other emergency response duties. The variety of emergency situations encountered contributes to the complexity of the work.

  • The purpose of this position is to protect lives and property through fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical, and other activities. Successful performance helps ensure the safety of lives and property in the community.

CONTACTS

  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, representatives of other emergency response agencies, local business owners, and the public.

  • Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and educate the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work is typically performed intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

  • The work is typically performed in an office, except while at fire or other emergency scenes. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, extreme temperatures, hazardous situations, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if they work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.


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