Job Description

Posting number: 27-606590

Department: FIRE RESCUE

Job classification: Firefighter

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fire & EMS

Summary

Performs general firefighting, fire prevention and emergency medical duties for the residents and visitors of the City.

Examples of duties

• Engages in firefighting duties
• Responds to fire and emergency alarms and requests for assistance
• Performs routine firefighting duties and maintenance work on fire apparatus, vehicles and at fire station
• Provides basic and/or advanced life support medical care
• Engages in fire prevention work
• Participates in departmental classes, meetings, drills and training, as required
• Operates a variety of equipment including firefighting equipment, extrication equipment, hand and power tools
• Drives and operates fire apparatus
• Participates in public fairs and safety demonstrations, as required
• Complies with established policies and procedures for efficient and effective fire department operations
• Maintains personal and communal fire house living space
• Performs any other related work as assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

May assist with fire station improvements as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, and
• Completion of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards
• Certification as State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Proof of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last twelve (12) months
• Must possess and maintain valid Basic Life Support (CPR) cards from American Heart Association at the Health Care Provider level, and
• All required certifications listed above and any other certifications, which may be required by the State of Florida or the City of Palm Beach Gardens maintained throughout term of employment to retain this classification
• All new hires shall comply with Florida State Statute 633.34(6) regarding tobacco products and during their term of employment shall remain tobacco free
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to meet Departmental physical standards
• Required to meet all the requirements in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, “Firefighter; Qualifications for employment”

Supplemental information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Must provide copy of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards and State of Florida EMT certification when applying on our website:Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com)

In addition, applicants must provide a copy of successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC CPAT, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - IAFF, which you will see also includes various locations through the National Testing Network (NTN) website, under FD CPAT Licenses/Full License Holders: NTN Physical and Written Exams (nationaltestingnetwork.com). Results will only be accepted if taken within 12 months from the opening date of this recruitment. All testing results must be submitted as soon as possible, as we will close the recruitment when there is an adequate pool of qualified candidates. You must submit all your attachments, as listed in the supplemental questions.

**The City will schedule you for the swim test if you meet all the requirements as well as submitting all the required documentation.

• Swim 100 yards continuously
• Tread water for 2 minutes
• Complete a timed event within 50 seconds
• Swim 20 yards
• Submerge to a depth of 4 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object
• Return to surface
• Walk or swim 20 yards on your back to return to starting point with both hands holding object
• Exit water without using steps or ladder

***if you pass all the swim test, you will be scheduled for a quick video interview (virtual, not in person) on Microsoft Teams, which will last about 2 minutes.