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

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Updated: February 14, 2020

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 be considered for this round of hiring, all testing must be completed by March 15, 2020.

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.

Salary: $42,340.00 Annually

Paramedic Certification - After meeting all requirement for an Orange County Fire Rescue Firefighter, employee must complete all requirements to become a Paramedic (within 3 years of becoming a firefighter) which has an additional $8,008.80 per year added to the salary for a Certified Firefighter.

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. We have been consistently recognized as a “Top 100 Family Friendly Company,” facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
This is specialized work in the protection of life through emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Orange County.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Lieutenant with considerable independence requiring discretion, sound judgment, and initiative while being committed to organizational values and providing on-target customer service and positive community relations.

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.
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.
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 meet all moral and criminal background guidelines.
Must meet medical and physical agility standards. Must maintain a level of physical fitness consistent with job assignment.

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.

FIREFIGHTER 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 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.

*Please note, FireTEAM test scores taken through National Testing Network are valid for one year. If you took the FireTEAM test with NTN over a year ago, you will need to retest. If you have taken the FireTEAM test for Orange County Fire Rescue historically, please reach out to the department for the next steps in the process.

Candidates who do not have a valid test score can obtain information on taking the entry-level testing by emailing Orange County Fire Rescue Department at OCFRDCareers@ocfl.net.

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.

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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