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Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners

Firefighter/ EMT

Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners, Crawfordville, Florida, United States, 32327


Salary:

$15.00 Hourly

Location :

Crawfordville

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

202300007

Department:

Public Safety

Opening Date:

08/07/2024

Closing Date:

8/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

Wakulla County Fire Rescue has immediate need of full-time and flex/part-time Firefighter EMTs. This position works under the supervision of the on-duty Captain to provide fire and rescue services including emergency response, basic pre-hospital life support, patient care and transport, rescue and extrication, structure and wildland fire suppression. Duties include the operation and maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment. Typical Qualifications

Qualified applicants will possess and maintain the following training, certifications, and abilities: • High School diploma or acceptable equivalent • Valid Florida Driver's License • State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician Certification • Basic Life Support Provider certification • Florida Firefighter II Certification • Certificate of completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) • Certificates of completion of FEMA IS-00100, IS-00200, IS-00700, IS-00800 Courses • Ability to pass FBI Background Check • Ability to pass pre-employment firefighter physical and drug screening. *A completed, notarized Fire Fighter Tobacco Affidavit is required Supplemental Information

A generous benefits package with a potential value of up to $30,000 annually. Full-time employee benefits include employer-sponsored health insurance ($5/month employee only, $305/month whole family), $50,000 sponsored life insurance, and short-term disability. Up to 15% of salary contribution to Florida Retirement System, Paid Time Off including holiday, vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave.

Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to qualified applicants. For additional information, please send an email to

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, membership in the Florida Retirement System, life insurance, short-term disability, telemedicine program, eleven county holidays, vacation and sick time accrual, parental leave, employee assistance program, tuition assistance and bonus $$ for annual physicals. Supplemental policies are available for vision, voluntary life insurance, dental and 457B Deferred Compensation Programs. For those employees opting out of health insurance coverage a flexible spending account is available.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I understand and agree No, I do not agree

02

Are you available for on-call employment?

Yes No

03

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

Yes No

04

How many years of professional __________ experience do you have?

No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years experience 3 or more years of experience

05

If you indicated having professional ____________ experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

06

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in ________ or a related field?

Yes No

07

Do you have a _______ license/certification?

Yes No

Required Question