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Summary: **Responsible, technical work in the Department of Public Safety, protecting life and property byperforming public safety and basic life support (BLS) services in a progressive, rural county system,maintaining all aspects and functions of a Florida Firefighter II and Emergency Medical Technician(EMT), including, but not limited to providing fire suppression services, basic life support (BLS)and/or first responder services, and handling emergency calls in a timely, professional manner.

Work is performed within standard operating guidelines. The employee is expected to exerciseindependent judgment based upon training. Work is performed under the supervision of a BattalionChief, Battalion Captain, and/or designee and is reviewed through observation.**

Responsibilities: **The following describe the principal functions of this position and scope of responsibility, but shouldnot be considered an all-inclusive listing of work functions. Individuals may perform other duties asassigned, including working in other functional areas;

• Responds to emergency calls relayed by dispatcher, reading maps to use the most expeditiousroute while observing traffic laws.
• Drives and/or operates emergency vehicles as necessary as well as maintaining operationalreadiness of assigned vehicle(s).
• Evaluates scenes on arrival; determining hazards and establishing priorities; determines natureand extent of illness or injury; renders/performs emergency medical care up to certificationlevel.
• Uses medical equipment following protocol(s).
• Performs station housekeeping and routine office work as required.
• Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patient(s) to ambulance and to medical facilities.
• Prepares, decontaminates, inspects, inventories, repairs, and/or maintains medical and fireequipment and supplies, first aid materials, and vehicles for safe operation; tests all equipmenton a regular basis and checks for operational readiness.
• Communicates over two-way radio channels.
• Attends meetings and in-service training as required to remain knowledgeable of departmentaloperations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing techniques,state/local policies, procedures, codes, and laws as related to the position.
• Assists with community events such as offering free blood pressure readings, educating thepublic on the 911 emergency system, medical emergency and firefighting procedures, andCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Performs duties related to fire suppression and prevention including; rescue, entry, ventilating,and salvage work.
• Performs duties on motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) including; emergency medical care andextrication.
• Assists with fire pre-planning.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

* Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *

• Knowledge of fire suppression equipment, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of emergency medical equipment, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic life support emergency medical treatment.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques and methods and ability to execute such methodsquickly and efficiently.
• Knowledge of Levy County's street systems and geography.
• Knowledge of Department Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs), Protocols, and Rules andRegulations.
• Ability to rapidly determine locations by quadrant addressing.
• Ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
• Ability to receive, follow and execute orders from a supervisor.
• Ability to follow precise technical instructions in an emergency situation.
• Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials and members.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.* *

*Qualifications:*

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age due to the hours of work.
• Current State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards Certificate of Compliance.
• Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate.
• 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS Provider.
• Current FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Prior experience working for an Advanced Life Support Service provider desired.
• CJIS clearance must be maintained throughout employment.
• Valid Florida Driver's License for required travel; free from convictions of reckless orcareless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances for a periodof not less than three (3) years preceding employment per Florida Statute 401.281.
• Employer conducts background check, pre-employment drug screening, and motor vehicle record check.

(Depending on functional area of assignment, additional licensure, certification, or training willapply to meet and maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local licensure requirements, aswell as established regulatory standards governing the work.)

* Work Environment: *The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;

• Workplace environment may be confined.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature variations.
• Contact with water or liquids
• Exposure to loud noise with a minimum of 90 decibels and vibrations from tools, equipment,machinery, etc.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, burns, explosives,heights, physical injury and fast moving vehicles.
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, gases, noxious odors, dust and poorventilation* *

*Physical Requirements:*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing, walking and sitting.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Running, grappling, climbing, balancing and bending/twisting.
• Reaching, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling: 100 pounds or more.
• Handling, grasping.
• Wearing of self contained breathing apparatus while performing firefighting duties* *

*Medical:*

Applicant may be required to submit to a medical examination consistent with the requirements of theposition, after an offer of employment and prior to appointment. This medical exam is d