Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Title: Firefighter/ Paramedic

Category: Full Time

Base Salary: $68,390.40 annually - Plus holiday and incentive pay

Retirement: State of Florida Chapter 175 plan. 5% Employee contribution, Six (6) year vesting and twenty (20) year normal retirement 3.5% multiplier, seven (7) year DROP, annual COLA. Optional 457 plan.

Description:
Duties include, but are not limited to: protects life and property, in compliance with Marathon Fire Rescue policies and procedures, by controlling and extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical techniques and patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies, and maintaining department equipment, apparatus and stations. Participates in fire prevention activities and training to improve public awareness of fire safety.  Drives and/or operates fire rescue apparatus or Rescue Units, in addition to any other duties assigned by the Fire Chief or his designee. On call 24 hours pending and during disasters. Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls.  Contains, suppresses, and extinguishes fires; rescues potential victims and protects property.  Operates firefighting / EMS apparatus and equipment.  Administers emergency medical techniques (Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support) in accordance with protocols. 

Closing Date:  Open until filled.

Qualifications:

Must have the following:

High School Diploma or GED
State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards Certification pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 633  
Florida Paramedic certification.
Must hold a current Advanced Life Support card and current CPR certification.
Maintain the appropriate class of driver’s license and completion of an approved EVOC course in accordance with Florida Statutes. 

Please provide copies of all of the above and submit with your application. 

Special Requirements:
Successful applicants must undergo a drug test, driver’s license, and criminal history check. The City of Marathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (E.O.E) and a Drug Free Workplace. Veteran’s preference given.

Candidates must successfully complete under required times the City of Marathon Physical Ability Test (PAT) including a swim test and confined space drill.

Candidates are required to complete the following prerequisites through the National Testing Network to be considered:

1. NTN's FireTEAM exam
2. Passing CPAT Result Letter scheduled through an NTN testing site
3. Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA, accessible through your candidate account)
4. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ, accessible through your candidate account) 

Please visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to apply.

Miscellaneous:
Email application to Ashley Nixon at nixona@ci.marathon.fl.us.  Applications may also be mailed or dropped off at City of Marathon, 9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.