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Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Rescue

County of Volusia · Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL

Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Rescue at County of Volusia in Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL. A first responder job listing aggregated on RESPONDin.

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The County of Volusia is seeking Firefighters/ Paramedics for the Division of Fire Rescue. This position will be responsible for suppressing, extinguishing, and preventing fires; protecting life and property; delivering emergency medical and rescue services and maintaining division equipment and facilities. We Are Hiring Flyer Click Here SALARY INFORMATION Probationary Firefighter Paramedi c $21.39 hr. base - Salary $69,342* (*Includes FLSA Overtime and Base Holiday Incentive) Individuals newly hired into Volusia Fire Rescue with years of verified full-time paid firefighting experience will have their starting pay as follows: 3-9 years of verified full-time experience........... ($72,206)* 10+ years of verified full-time experience............($73,654)* SELECTION PROCESS : CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Please reserve the date of Saturday, November 7, 2026 for Written Exam/ PAT/ Interview In keeping with Division 7, Section 86-263 (2) of the County of Volusia Merit System Rules and Regulations (MSRR), selection will be based upon the “Rule of Five". BENEFITS: ( NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position .) • Responds to calls for fire, medical, hazmat, rescue and other natural and/or man-made emergencies. Carries out commands & tasks necessary to mitigate the emergency safely and efficiently; performs all duties and tasks assigned by supervisors. • Raises and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings to remove smoke and gases. • Performs salvage operations including but not limited to applying salvage covers, water and debris removal. • Extricates and rescues victims from vehicles, drowning, accidents, fire, and other harmful conditions. • Recognizes hazardous material situations, sets up decontamination; assists county, state, and/or federal agencies with hazardous materials. • Responds to fire alarms with Fire Company. • Completes incident reports and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner. • Maintains Florida Certificate as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic and follows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols for medical care as approved by the Medical Director. • Maintains Florida Certificate as EMT-B as provided for in State Rule 10D66FAC and follows EMS protocols for EMT level medical care as approved by the Medical Director. • Recognizes acute symptoms requiring immediate care and administers emergency medical care to injured or afflicted persons or assists a team member with medical support; stabilizes patients for transport as a team member of an Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services unit; performs CPR; administers spinal and cervical immobilization; verifies vital signs; evaluates patient status. • Assists Paramedics with medication and fluid administration, intubation, cardiac electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring, defibrillation and external pacemaker. • Provides airway maintenance, spinal and cervical immobilization, vital signs, patient assessment. Assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) procedures. • Trains and studies with fire tools and equipment to develop and maintain competency and proficiency in fire suppression, prevention procedures and techniques, lifesaving techniques, and to become familiar with developments associated with fire hazards; conducts studies to learn locations of county streets and addresses, hydrants, standpipes, and physical features of property within the county. • Conducts Community Risk Reduction: public service calls, blood pressure checks, community meetings, school events, fire safety talks, and apparatus displays. • Inspects fire hydrants, wells, and other water supplies. • Participates in pre-plan structures within the County. • Prepares and submits routine records and reports. • Attends continuing education programs in firefighting, equipment ope