Job Description
Firefighter/Paramedic
This is a temporary, as needed, hourly position. Responsible work protecting life and property by performing fire fighting and patient care work. Work performed in rendering advanced pre-hospital life support functions, other emergency care, and rescue services. Duties include the operation and maintenance of the ambulance.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs fire fighting activities including operation related fire equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
- Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) care (in compliance with Chapter 401 F.S. and Chapter 10D-66 F.A.C.) according to the established County EMS Procedures Manual and applicable protocols and Standing Orders, to persons in need of medical attention.
- Responds to medical, rescue, fire and other emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Treats patients according to the standards set forth in Chapter 10D-66 F.A.C....