City of Mount Dora (FL) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC. Until Open until filled. Salary $43,106.20 Annually. For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
City of Mount Dora (FL)
is accepting applications for:
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
This job is located in the Operations Section of the Mount Dora Fire Department and is under the general supervision of the Lieutenant. Firefighters will perform individually and/or as a member of a firefighting team and will participate in fire suppression activities, including: firefighting, rescue, first aid, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and inspection practices. Firefighters will attend classroom and drill ground training sessions on a regular basis in order to continuously update their knowledge and skills required for effective work performance. Decisions are made with guidance of a supervisor and on an individual level, and have a direct effect on life and property. General job functions include; (l) Firefighting ¬Emergency; (2) Firefighting – Non-Emergency; (3) Emergency Medical Services; (4) Work Related Activities.
Qualifications
High school graduate or GED required. Post high school education, especially in fire service, desirable. State of Florida Certification as firefighter and paramedic is mandatory. Applicants must have a 16 hour EVOC or CEVO certificate, a current CPR and ACLS certificate. Applicants who are currently in paramedic school may be considered. Successful applicants will be required to pass practical physical and written examinations, as well as oral interviews.
Special Requirements
Applications and Florida Certifications may be submitted to: Human Resources, City Hall, 510 Baker St., P. O. Box 176, Mt Dora, FL 32757-0176. Fax (352) 735-9457 or Email:[email protected]. You may download an application and fire addendum from the city website www.cityofmountdora.com. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Mount Dora will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Mount Dora is a drug-free, smoke-free, EOE.
