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The following job codes are covered under this job description:

4365       Firefighter 56 DV                       4665       Firefighter 56 QP OP

4803       Firefighter 56 QP TQ                  4804       Firefighter 56 QP TQ CL

4367       Firefighter 56 QP TQ CL DV        4882       Firefighter 56 QP TQ OP

4572       Firefighter 56 TQ                       4806       Firefighter 56 TQ CL

4369       Firefighter 56 TQ CL DV             4370       Firefighter 56 TQ DV

4597       Firefighter Paramedic 56            4372       Firefighter Paramedic 56 DV

4589       Firefighter Paramedic 56 QP       4818       Firefighter Paramedic 56 QP CL

4987       Firefighter Paramedic 56 QP TQ  4859       Firefighter Paramedic 56 TQ CL

4470       Firefighter PM 56 QP CL DV        4395       Firefighter PM 56 QP DV

4401       Firefighter PM 56 QP TQ CL DV   1425       Firefighter PM 56 QP TQ DV

4577       Firefighter PM 56 TQ                  4373       Firefighter PM 56 TQ CL DV

4374       Firefighter PM 56 TQ DV             4860       Firefighter PM 56 TQ QP CL

1427       FF Precep 56 QP TQ CL DV         4400       FF Preceptor 56 TQ  DV

4507       Firefighter Preceptor 56             4328       Firefighter Preceptor 56 DV

4594       Firefighter Preceptor 56 QP        4615       Firefighter Preceptor 56 TQ

1469       Firefighter Preceptor 56 TQ DV   4376       Firefighter Precpt 56 TQ CL DV

4878       Firefighter Precep 56 QP TQ CL   4877       Firefighter Preceptor 56 QP TQ

This is specialized work in the protection of life and property through emergency and non-emergency services to the citizens of Orange County.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant with considerable independence requiring discretion, sound judgment and initiative while being committed to organizational values and providing on-target customer service and positive community relations.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Performs fire suppression as a team member and/or individually by manning hose lines, operating hand held fire suppression equipment, and carrying out related duties in emergency firefighting situations.
• Performs emergency medical services on persons injured or ill according to National, State and Departmental guidelines at either an EMT or paramedic level depending upon certification.
• Performs rescue functions to extricate victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke, and toxic gases by entering occupancy and physically removing victims.
• Performs rescue and extrication functions of victims involved in vehicular entrapments using specific hand and pneumatic equipment.
• Performs salvage and clean-up functions as required at the conclusion of fire-related emergency scenes.
• Maintains physical conditioning and physical stamina required to perform firefighting duties.
• Performs routine inspections of personal safety equipment in order to ensure equipment is in optimum condition and promptly notifies superiors of deficiencies.
• Attends classroom and drill ground training sessions in order to continuously update knowledge and skills required for effective work performance.
• Communicates and interacts with co-workers and/or the public either collectively or on a person-to-person level to receive emergency instructions or relay emergency information.
• Participates in public relations activities such as school demonstrations, safety demonstrations, etc., to promote the image of the Department as a public safety provider in the community.
• Performs clean-up and janitorial duties in stations to maintain a clean working and living environment.
• Operates Fire Rescue Department emergency vehicles as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Must possess and maintain Florida State Firefighter certification.

Must possess and maintain a current EMT or Paramedic certification.

Effective March 29, 2015, individuals hired must successfully complete all State of Florida and local requirements to become a Certified Paramedic within three years from the date of hire and serve as a paramedic for Orange County Fire Rescue. Possession and maintenance of Paramedic Certification is a condition of continued employment with Orange County Fire Rescue.

Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Driver’s License by date of hire.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the applicant.

Must meet all moral and criminal background guidelines.

Must meet medical and physical agility standards. Must maintain a level of physical fitness consistent with job assignment.

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