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ORANGE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
6590 AMORY COURT
WINTER PARK, FLORIDA 32792
407-836-9000

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Updated: June 21, 2022

Classification: Firefighter 56
Location: Fire Operations
FLSA Status: Regular (Non-Exempt)

Orange County Fire Rescue is currently building an eligibility list for future Firefighter 56 positions. The department requires passing FireTEAM scores and a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

TO APPLY:
Complete an online application through our website: (www.ocfl.net > Employees Tab >Career Opportunities > All other applicants: Orange County Career Center >Search Firefighter 56 Position).

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Effective March 29, 2015, 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.

Application Deadline

Opening Date: 03/18/2022

Closing Date: 6/17/2022

This posting is subject to close without notice.

Salary:

Firefighter/EMT (No Experience) $46,311.20

Firefighter/EMT (2 or more years of experience) $47,712.80

Firefighter/Paramedic $46,311.20 Plus Paramedic Incentive

Firefighter/Paramedic (2 or more years of experience) $49,143.60 Plus Paramedic Incentive

Paramedic Incentive Effective 10/3/21 $9,110.40
Paramedic Incentive Effective 10/2/22 $9,752.80

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 of 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.

Job Requirements

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.

(*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 May 2, 2022 in order to be hired in May 2022; or June 24, 2022 to be hired in August 2022)

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 a sworn 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 assignment.

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.

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 OCFRDCareers@ocfl.net. For the May 2022 hire date- Scores will be accepted from applicants who have passed the Ergometrics Fire Team Test between April 2020 to April 2022, and applicants who have passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) between April 2021 to April 2022 For the August 2022 hire date- Scores will be accepted from applicants who have passed the Ergometrics Fire Team Test between May 2020 to May 2022, and applicants who have passed the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) between May 2021 to May 2022.

Representative Duties/Assignments:

Performs fire suppression as a team member and/or individually by manning hose lines, operating hand held fire suppression equipment, and carrying out related duties in emergency firefighting situations.

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.

Performs rescue functions to extricate victims from occupancies filled with heat, smoke, and toxic gases by entering occupancy and physically removing victims.

Performs rescue and extrication functions of victims involved in vehicular entrapments using specific hand and pneumatic equipment.

Performs salvage and clean-up functions as required at the conclusion of fire-related emergency scenes.

Maintains physical conditioning and physical stamina required to perform firefighting duties.

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.

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.

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 clean-up and janitorial duties in stations to maintain a clean working and living environment.

Operates Fire Rescue Department emergency vehicles as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

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.

COVID Vaccination Requirements

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Orange County Government requires all selected candidates for employment to certify, before their start date, that they are either vaccinated, or have received at least one shot of a two dose vaccine. Candidates who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical or religious reasons may request an accommodation to this requirement. The vaccination certification process will be communicated at the time of the contingent job offer.

This requirement helps enable our employees to thrive in their careers at Orange County Government and make the greatest impact on all those we serve.

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.

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