Sarasota County FD Hiring Firemedic

SARASOTA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
1660 RINGLING BLVD
SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236
(941)861-5000
http://www.scgov.net

Updated: July 8, 2016
Classification: Firemedic (Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic)
Sarasota County Fire Department is currently hiring for at least 10 Firemedic (Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic) positions. Applicants must have valid FireTEAM and CPAT. All testing must be completed and submitted to National Testing Network (https://nationaltestingnetwork.com) by July 24, 2016 to be considered for the current round of hiring. Please direct all questions to National Testing Network. Please do NOT call the department directly. Do NOT fill out the County application. Candidates moving onto the second hiring phase will be invited to fill out the County application at that time.

If you have been a Sarasota County Fire Department volunteer for at least two years, please add this to the certifications section of the NTN application.

Salary: $39,312 – 47,424 starting depending on qualifications

Benefit Information:

  • Additional $8,750 Paramedic-In-Charge Specialty pay for Paramedics who qualify
  • 21 day work cycle of 24/48 shifts with a Kelly Day every 7th shift
  • 192 hours of Universal Leave per year, increasing with longevity
  • 120 hours of Holiday Leave per year
  • On-duty, paid Paramedic Certification Program through Suncoast Technical College
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Uniform Maintenance Allowance
  • Health Trust
  • FRS “Special Risk” Pension

About Sarasota County: Located approximately 45 minutes south of Tampa, Sarasota County includes the cities of Sarasota, Venice, North Port, and Longboat Key. We have 37 miles of pristine Gulf of Mexico shoreline, including Siesta Beach – consistently named one of America’s Best Beaches. Amenities include phenomenal shopping/dining in downtown Sarasota or Venice, spring baseball at Ed Smith Stadium (Baltimore Orioles) and multiple art and cultural venues throughout the county. Outdoor activities include the 12 mile Legacy Trail (running/biking), Benderson Park (running/biking/rowing), and Myakka State Park (hiking/camping). Sarasota-Bradenton Airport adds travel versatility while the University Town Center Mall gives another great shopping option.

Department Information: Sarasota County Fire Department protects 412 square miles with a population of approximately 350,000. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations operates 21 fire rescue stations and seven EMS only stations. Our line staff consists of over 500 Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedics who responded to over 55,000 emergencies last year. Our Special Operations Group responds to hazardous materials, high-angle and trench rescue, and advanced/heavy rescue incidents. Our EMS protocols are progressive, and we transport to 11 resource hospitals that include 2 Level II Trauma Centers.

Fire Operations consists of:

  • 16 BLS engines
  • 6 ALS engines
  • 25 ALS ambulances
  • 3 ladder trucks
  • 1 special operations vehicle
  • 3 tankers
  • 1 fire boat
  • 4 Battalions

Population: 350,000

Job Requirements

  • Age: 18
  • US Citizen: Yes
  • High School Grad/GED: Yes or GED equivalent
  • Valid FLORIDA State Driver’s License: Yes
  • Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
  • Vision: As required in NFPA 1582

Required Certification:

  • Currently Certified State of Florida Firefighter II
  • Currently Certified State of Florida EMT or Paramedic

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:

  1. Felony/Criminal Disqualifiers – Conviction of a felony or a conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude will disqualify a candidate.
  2. Driving Disqualifiers -A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
  3. Drug Use Disqualifiers -Pre-employment drug screening failure will disqualify a candidate.

Employment Disqualifiers. Failure of any of the following pre-employment tests will disqualify a candidate:

  • Driving records check
  • Physical examination, including drug screening
  • Background check

Financial Disqualifiers: A poor credit history and financial background will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Additional Disqualifiers – Tobacco Use: The applicant must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of application and throughout their employment with this department.

Types, Locations, and Number of Tattoos/Decals: Perspective members shall be evaluated by the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, and tattoos/decals may be used as a disqualifier for potential employment. At no time shall a perspective member be employed or appointed if said person has visible tattoos/decals that are offensive, in excess, vulgar, or otherwise deemed detrimental to the professional appearance and positive public image of members. No perspective member shall have tattoos/decals of any type that are visible about the neck, head, and/or face.

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