Job Information

OCEAN CITY WRIGHT FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT
233 RACETRACK ROAD NE
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA 32547
850-862-1185

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Updated: July 18, 2022

Position Title: Firefighter II/Paramedic

Ocean City Wright Fire Control District is building an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter II/Paramedic. Candidates are required to complete NTN's FireTEAM exam and PSSA to be considered.

Salary Infromation: $50,400 starting pay can also qualify for approximately $6,000 - $8,000 in additional annual incentive pay.

Benefit Information:

3% Retirement multiplier with 10-year vesting period
PTO: Probationary Period: 6 hrs/pay period, Completion of Probationary Period: 13 hrs/pay period
11 Pay Holidays
District paid Employee Medical and Dental paid at 100% and District paid family and/or dependent coverage at 65%
District paid Life Insurance $100,000 and ADD $100,000
Educational and Certification Incentive Pay
Paid Educational Leave

Department Contact
Jennifer Rimes, Human Resource Manager
850-862-1185
jlrimes@ocwfcd.org

Department Overview: We are an independent Special Fire District which fully staffs and operates four fire rescue and advanced life support fire stations. We are responsible for over 55,000 residents and an additional 15,000 seasonal visitors. We are the largest and busiest fire department in our county. We respond to more than 7,000 calls annually. We house a Light Technical Rescue Team, a MARC unit, and a drone team. We live in a diverse community with two military bases nearby Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field. Our department is heavily involved in the community and participate in several community outreach programs. We are home to beautiful beaches and other outdoor opportunities. Our area is continuously growing, has exceptional schools, and is family friendly.

Area Information: Fort Walton Beach, Shalimar, Mary Esther, and surrounding area. Located in Northwest Florida on the gulf coast in Okaloosa County, Fl.

Population: 55,000-65,000

Job Requirements

Age: 18

Citizenship Required: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid FLORIDA Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: As required in current addition of NFPA 1582

College: No

Academy Certification: Yes, Florida Firefighter II and Florida Paramedic Certification

Prior Experience: No

Necessary Certifications: Florida FF II, Florida Paramedic, ALS, BLS, CPR

Hiring Process:

NTN testing.
Application Review.
Background Check.
Interview with panel.
Physical Agility Test.
Physical and Drug Screen.

Essential Job Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire;
Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders first aid;
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris;
Responds to and renders assistance in emergency cases;
Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire;
Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects;
Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action;
Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition;
Participates in training activities and instruction sessions;
Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the City, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items;
Performs various public information or education tasks;
Enters inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Department policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Department-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Department’s Safety Handbook.
May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapse rescues;
Deals with social service related areas of emergency response by assisting victims and relatives of victims of traumatic events.

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