JOB
ENTRY SALARY: $28.84/HR.
General fire rescue and emergency medical services work in a trainee capacity involving pre-certification duties, Pinellas County EMS Academy attendance, and Fire Academy attendance.
Employees in this classification are single-certified Paramedics hired through the Paramedic to Firefighter Sponsorship Program and may be assigned to duties in three primary areas: (1) general duties within Clearwater Fire & Rescue prior to attendance at a State-certified Fire Academy, including assignment to Fire Administration, Recruit School, the Pinellas County EMS Academy, and/or any ALS unit on a 40-hour work week (not counted toward minimum staffing on an apparatus); (2) attendance at the Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Course at a State-certified Training Academy approved or assigned by Clearwater Fire & Rescue; and (3) post-academy duties as assigned pending transition to the Fire Medic — Firefighter/EMT classification. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: - as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Reports to assigned work locations including Fire Administration, Recruit School, Pinellas County EMS Academy, and/or ALS units on a 40-hour work week. Does not count toward the minimum staffing on an apparatus.
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Attends and successfully completes the Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Course at a State Certified Training Academy approved by Clearwater Fire & Rescue within one year of hire date. The Fire Chief may approve extensions based on school schedules.
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Provides Basic & Advanced Life Support patient care in accordance with established standard operating procedures, protocols, and local/state regulations.
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Maintains working knowledge of the Medical Operations Manual (MOMS), current medical procedures, and pharmaceuticals.
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Participates in department orientation, onboarding, and required training activities.
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Upon obtaining the State of Florida Firefighter Certification, advances to the Fire Medic – Firefighter/EMT classification and performs all duties associated with that position
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Fulfills a minimum three-year employment commitment per the Post-Graduate Service Agreement.
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Maintains working knowledge of the Medical Operations Manual (MOMS), current medical procedures, and pharmaceuticals.
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Attends and participates in daily drills, classroom instruction, and designated medical training.
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Operates, inspects, calibrates, and maintains medical equipment, including bag valve mask, blood pressure cuff, and oxygen.
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Prepares reports and maintains required documentation.
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Performs general maintenance of fire stations, grounds, quarters, apparatus, and equipment.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to perform Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures in accordance with established protocols.
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Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and record them clearly and completely.
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Ability to learn the principles, practices, and procedures of firefighting needed to perform assigned duties.
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Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules of conduct and procedures and work within their scope.
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Ability to complete training necessary for successful performance of assigned duties, including successful graduation from a State-certified Fire Academy.
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Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.
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Ability to meet requirements of health and physical and/or mental condition as established by Fire Rescue and Human Resources Departments.
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Ability to safely and effectively operate fire department vehicles and equipment.
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Ability to maintain working knowledge of medical procedures, pharmaceuticals, and the Medical Operations Manual (MOMS).
