Volunteer Firefighter

**THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION ONLY. $25 STIPENED PER COUNTY GUIDELINES**

• Respond to emergency calls including fires and fire alarms, emergency medical calls, hazardous conditions, and other emergency situations.

• Performs firefighting duties, to include, rescue activities, emergency medical care, and stabilizing hazardous situations.

• Implements actions necessary to save lives and property; assists with emergency medical treatment and patient care.

• Assist in maintaining scene safety for all personnel and bystanders.

• Drives/operates fire department apparatus to emergency scenes or other assignments.

• Operates and maintains firefighting equipment and tools.

• Assists in the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.

• Attends ongoing training classes and drills; maintains required certifications.

• Assists with control of scene and non-injured parties.

• Completes required reports and paperwork for incidents.

• Performs fire prevention duties as assigned.

• Maintains adequate inventory; restocks as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires a good driving record.

Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license. Certification in CPR and EVOC is required within 6 months of appointment. Requires Firefighter I certification as required by Florida Administrative Code.

**Must live within Okaloosa County or within 15 miles of Station 41, 4418 Poverty Creek Rd., Crestview, FL 32536, if out of Okaloosa County.**

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Must meet medical and physical agility standards as established.

• Requires exertion upwards of 200 pounds of force occasionally, 100 pounds of force frequently, and 50 pounds of force constantly in the performance of fire suppression duties, evacuation and care of injured persons, and the use of emergency and related fire equipment.

• Must be able to traverse irregular, uneven, and/or erratically moving surfaces frequently.

• Requires the ability to position self in confined areas, for work overhead and to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, poles, ramps, and the like.

• Must always maintain composure in response to emergency situations.

• This position requires exposure to situations typical of fire suppression duties. Requires exposure to outside atmospheric conditions.

• Must be able to move about on hands, knees, and feet. The ability to grasp, pull, pinch, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands is required.

• Ability to communicate and interpret information through two-way radio.