Firefighter 56 - $1000 Sign-On Incentive

Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.
Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) is proud to be internationally accredited and maintain an ISO Property Protection Class 1 rating. OCFRD provides world-class fire rescue and full-service emergency medical services, to include transport, within the 800 square miles of unincorporated Orange County and four municipalities. OCFRD has 44 community-based fire stations. Orange County Fire Rescue is also the home department to the University of Central Florida, one of the largest universities in the country as well as the second largest convention center in North America. OCFRD serves a population of nearly 900,000 residents. As the theme park capital of the world, Orange County attracts over 200,000 daily visitors.
Firefighters have numerous promotional opportunities, along with opportunity to join one of the many elite specialty programs including the rescue diver/rescue swimmer program, the special access climber program, squad technician program, EMS bike team program, or the unmanned aerial system unit. OCFRD has a reputation for providing excellence in our continued training programs for firefighters and offers sponsorship to firefighters to obtain their paramedic certification. This is an exciting opportunity to join the OCFRD family.
Representative Duties

• Maintains physical conditioning and physical stamina required to perform firefighting duties.
• 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 salvage and clean-up functions as required at the conclusion of fire-related emergency scenes.
• Performs rescue and extrication functions of victims involved in vehicular entrapments using specific hand and pneumatic equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Performs fire suppression as a team member and/or individually by manning hose lines, operating handheld fire suppression equipment, and carrying out related duties in emergency firefighting situations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 rescue functions to extricate victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke, and toxic gases by entering occupancy and physically removing victims.

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain Florida State Firefighter certification.
Must possess and maintain a current EMT or Paramedic certification.
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 an affidavit of the applicant.
Must successfully pass a level II background check that includes fingerprints and a polygraph.
Must meet medical and physical agility standards.
Must maintain a level of physical fitness consistent with job assignments.
(*Please note that applicants who are currently in the process of obtaining either one of the above listed certifications are eligible to apply and participate in this hiring process, however proof of all certification completion must be provided by your hire date)
Preferences
State of Florida Paramedic Certification
Military Veterans
Notes
Please note that this recruitment process will be used to hire candidates for multiple start dates throughout the rest of this year. Pay special attention to the deadlines for all required testing and certifications.
Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.
The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background screening process prior to the start of employment.
To learn more about our Sign-On Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
ENTRY LEVEL TESTING (Fire Team Video Test and CPAT):
All candidates must pass the Ergometrics Fire Team Video Test and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) to participate in the hiring process. Applicants with a valid passing test score on file do not need to re-take these tests. The Fire Team test scores are valid for 2 years and the CPAT test scores are valid for 1 year. OCFRD also accepts passing scores of the Ergometrics Fire Team Video Test and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) completed though the National Testing Network (NTN). For more information about NTN's testing process, you can visit their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.
Candidates who do not have a valid test score can obtain information on taking the CPAT and Fire Team tests by contacting Orange County Fire Rescue Department at [email protected].
Application Deadline
Opening Date: 5/20/2023
Closing Date: 9/29/2023
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary
Firefighter/EMT (No Experience) $46,778.40
Firefighter/EMT (2 or more years of experience) $48,180.00
Firefighter/Paramedic $46,778.40 Plus Paramedic Incentive
Firefighter/Paramedic (2 or more years of experience) $49,640.00 Plus Paramedic Incentive
Paramedic Incentive Effective 10/2/22 $9,752.80
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
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