Firefighter/Paramedic

Salary: $56,600.70 - $62,461.10 Annually
Location : 1769 East Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00745
Department: Fire Rescue
Division: Firefighter/Paramedics
Opening Date: 09/05/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Why work for Flagler County?
Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You'll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance , having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That's why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.
Position Summary
Reports directly to the assigned supervisor, is responsible for responding to and participating in mitigation activities pertaining to fire suppression and rescue services including hazardous materials incidents. Works under general direction and guidance, planning details of procedures and methods to attain definite objectives. Requires use of initiative and resourcefulness in making decisions within established or widely accepted standards. Employee decisions regarding what needs to be done involve the use of vocational or technical knowledge and skills necessary to apply and adapt standard practices to a variety of situations. Standard guidelines are available; however, they do not cover all situations, requiring some interpretation of standards of acceptable work. The employee may choose methods from a wide variety of alternatives. Employee's work routine may change from day to day or even hour to hour; however within reasonable and expected bounds. Responsible for high degree of accuracy, control and presentation of details. Decisions made at this level can directly have a positive impact on the productivity of the entire department. Errors have a significant effect on operating results or, may negatively effect the reputation of the organization. Consequences of actions would only be correctable through action of members of division or departmental management.
Essential Functions

• Determine type of fire, mode of combat, source and amount of suppressant and how and when a burning structure will be entered.
• Responds to major incidents involving Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression and Hazardous Material mitigation.
• Maintains records, conducts special studies and prepares reports.
• Ensures equipment and apparatus is properly maintained.
• Participates in periodic equipment and facility inspections, and directs and assists in grounds and station maintenance.
• Monitors radio traffic.
• Participates in special assignments as required.
• Participates in in-service training classes for departmental personnel.
• Participates in activities for efficient communication among departmental personnel.
• Addresses civic and other groups regarding the activities and programs of the Fire Rescue Division to explain and promote public understanding of its responsibilities.
• Acts as division liaison with other internal departments and outside agencies relative to the division's functions.
• Participates in the use of firefighting apparatus and vehicles; tests equipment operations for response readiness.
• Completes EMS patient reports, fire company incident and inspection reports; maintains department records.
• Ensures completion of all required reports and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety of crews in station and on responses.
• Provide assistance to the assigned supervisor.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Fire Fighter 2.
• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Paramedic.
• Must possess a Valid Florida State Driver's License.
• Must possess a Valid High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card.
• Must possess current BLS provider card.
• Preferred- current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or (ITLS) card.
• Preferred- certificates in NIMS I-700, I-800, I-100, I-200.
• Preferred- certificate in wild land firefighting S-130 and S-190.

Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.
Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has knowledge of modern principles, methods and equipment for an efficient, effective Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
• Has thorough knowledge of all ALS protocols
• Has knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Is skilled in the care and safe operation of a variety of fire emergency service equipment.
• Is skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions.
• Is able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Is able to analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Is able to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Is able to maintain composure under emergency situations.
• Is able to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Is able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Is able to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Has knowledge of modern office equipment such as but not limited to; copy machine, scanner, calculator, fax machine, cell phone and portable radio.
• Has knowledge of computer software such as but not limited to; Microsoft office, acrobat, excel, ext.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. .
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit, walk, talk and hear, taste or smell, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.
• Work is performed primarily in office, vehicle and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day or night. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individuals in this environment are exposed to hearing alarms and the hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, dry chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils, fall hazards, building collapses, traffic hazards, blood borne pathogens and infectious disease.
• An individual in this position occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene.

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:

• Generous medical plan
• Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
• Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
• Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
• Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
• Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)-
• Personal Leave

Link to benefits at a glance-
Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.
Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
EMPLOYEES WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK
Continuous Employment (years) Weekly Accrual (hours) Annual Accrual (workdays) Maximum Accrual Amounts
Date of hire- End of 4th 3.days or 480 hrs
Start of 5th - End of 5th 3.days or 504 hrs
Start of 6th - End of 6th 3.days or 528 hrs
Start of 7th - End of 7th 3.days or 552 hrs
Start of 8th - End of 8th 3.days or 576 hrs
Start of 9th - End of 9th 3.days or 600 hrs
Start of 10th - End of 14th 4.days or 624 hrs
Start of 15th - Year on 4.days or 672 hrs
EMPLOYEES WORKING 56 HOURS PER WEEK
Continuous Employment (years) Weekly Accrual (hours) Maximum Accrual Amounts Annual Equivalent (# of shifts)
Date of hire - End of 4th 4.615 30 shifts or 720 hrs 10
Start of 5th - End of 5th 4.846 31.5 shifts or 756 hrs 10.5
Start of 6th - End of 6th 5.077 33 shifts or 792 hrs 11
Start of 7th - End of 7th 5.308 34.5 shifts or 828 hrs 11.5
Start of 8th - End of 8th 5.539 36 shifts or 864 hrs 12
Start of 9th - End of 9th 5.769 37.5 shifts or 900 hrs 12.5
Start of 10th - End of 14th 6.000 39 shifts or 936 hrs 13
Start of 15th - Year on 6.462 42 shifts or 1008 hrs 14
Observed Holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Holiday
• Christmas Holiday

01
Do you possess a Florida State Certification as a Fire Fighter 2? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a Florida State License as Paramedic? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

05
Do you possess a valid BLS provider card? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

06
Do you possess a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

07
All required certifications, diplomas and licenses must be uploaded with application. Have you completed this step?

• Yes
• No

Required Question