Firefighter

Job Description

About the Job

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the comprehensive Countywide Fire Rescue and Emergency Services program. This role involves performing technical work in emergency response, focusing on the prevention, control, and suppression of fire; providing emergency medical care; and responding to natural and human-made disasters. Applicants must live within 20 miles of a Citrus County Fire Station to ensure adequate response time.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine station tasks to maintain a state of operational readiness, including daily inspecting/testing of equipment, supplies, and materials, and inspecting personal protection equipment.
• Perform Fire Prevention activities, including pre-incident planning and inspecting fire hydrants.
• Execute emergency response operations by responding to 9-1-1 calls, which include medical & fire emergencies, extricating persons from entrapments, stabilizing victims, and administering BLS and CPR. This may also include non-emergency calls.
• Perform administrative tasks, including documenting calls, data entry, documenting patient conditions, quality assurance, and post-incident analysis.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Certifications, Licenses & Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License, or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Valid Certification as a State of Florida Firefighter I.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision-making and all phases of responsibilities.
• Requires the ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups, and the public.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in the following FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Physical Requirements

• Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking or standing virtually all the time.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, throwing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and occasional crawling and climbing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and working in darkness.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must complete a quarterly Firefighter physical abilities test.

Application & Screening Process

• Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individual’s qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training, and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, driving record check, drug screen, and physical examination. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
• Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Important Notes

• Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
• Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes, and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate, and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.