Firefighter EMT

Under the supervision of the Fire Rescue Lieutenant, Battalion Chief or Operations Chief and subordinate to the Fire Chief, Operations Chief, Battalion Chief and Fire Rescue Lieutenant, renders basic life support care to the sick and injured, rescues persons and property from danger, performs fire suppression activities, applies emergency rescue techniques, provides public education, and prevention duties.    While emergency responses constitute the primary focus of a Firefighter-EMT's responsibility, considerable time is spent in study, training, inspecting and maintaining equipment and apparatus, and in cleaning and maintaining quarters.   Duties involve an element of personal danger and incumbents must be capable of functioning as an integral part of a work unit in order to ensure the safe and efficient performance of duties. Work is performed in accordance with the rules, regulations, Standard Operating Guidelines, and other such authorities, which are applicable to the position. Work is reviewed through observation, verbally or through written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures.  May assume responsibilities of a Fire Apparatus Driver-Engineer provided the incumbent has met all of the department’s requirements for that position and has successfully completed the department’s D.E. training program.  Responds to emergencies with a fire company or rescue unit; drives fire apparatus or   rescue vehicles to and from emergencies.

Responds to fires and other emergencies; operates pumps, aerial ladders, ground ladders, and mechanical accessories.

Answers medical emergencies as part of an engine company, as a basic or advanced life support unit or on a rescue unit as an advanced life support/transport unit.

Removes, extracts, and rescues persons from danger.

Recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care; administers life-saving rescue procedures to injured or afflicted persons.

May be assigned to a rescue or engine crew.

Prepares required paperwork and reports.

Connects hose to hydrants and pumps; joins hose sections and connects nozzles to hose; enters burning buildings with or without hose lines, extinguishes fires.

Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings to remove smoke and gases.

Makes daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects; performs cleaning and maintenance tasks in and about assigned station; replenishes required supplies.

Aids in the mitigation of other emergencies as directed by supervisor.

Attends training sessions in emergency medical care, firefighting methods, equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, and related subjects, may conduct training and drills in these and other areas. 

Recognizes hazardous material situations; makes identification of unknown substances through the use of specialized testing equipment; assists with the setup of decontamination procedures.

Provides educational information and lectures to community organizations and schools on fire safety and the profession.

May supervise subordinate personnel such as probationary firefighters.

NOTE: The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.High School Diploma or equivalent; must have and maintain a State of Florida certification as a Firefighter and EMT, and Basic Life Support CPR certificate.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License and certificate of completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).Please review the full job description for this position by clicking on the Menu option in the upper left, and then select Class Specifications.  This is an important step in reviewing the KSA's and Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements.

This position is considered “Mission Critical” (aka “Essential”) and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

Please note:  The following item is required at some point in the hiring process:  Proof of a passing score on the Candidate Physical Agility Test (C-PAT).  Other items may be required, as applicable.

The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace.  All applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for the preceding 3-month period from the date of application. Candidates chosen for positions with the City of Stuart must undergo pre-employment screening to include verification of their non-use of tobacco or nicotine products in order to be considered for employment.   

The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP