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1. YILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: N/A
Sept. 15, 2011
Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: N/A
Originating Department: Fire
2. AGENDA ITEM TiTLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
Council Consideration and Approval to Offer Health Insurance to Interim Firefighters.
3. BUDGET / FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Account #: NA Amount of this item: N/A
Current Budgeted Amount Available: N/A Amount Remaining after item: N/A
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item)
Discussion on proposal to amend two of our Interim Firefighter contracts to reallocate $5000.00
Education Assistance Funds to pay for single health insurance coverage for the remainder of contract
period.
5. APPROVALS:
Dept. Head: ames JK. �einanc� Finance Director:0 Approved
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Attorney: (for legal sufficiency) � Yes � No
Village Manager:
• SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION: ❑
• APPROVE ITEM: ❑
• DENY ITEM: �
Memorandum
To: Mayor, Vice Mayor and Village Council
Michael Couzzo, Village Manager
From: James M. Weinand, Dir. of Community Dev./Fire Chief
Date : Septea�ber 8, 2 011
Subject: Discussion on Heath Insurance option for InteriIIl
Firefighters
Currently our Interim firefighters receive $5,000.00 per year
for Education Assistance.
Two of our Interim Firefighters have requested an amendment to
their contracts. Interim Firefighter Lee Hill and Interim
Firefighter Jennifer Scheiblich have requested that their
Education Assistance Funds be reallocated to pay for single
health insurance coverage for the remainder of their contract
period.
I'm proposing that the Interim Firefighter Agreement be amended
to include the following language. I also recommend that the
future Interim Firefighter Agreements be modified to include
this option.
Amendment would be to Section 6 d. Health and Life Insurance:
Employee is not eligible for Health Care Benefits. Employee is
not considered an employee for health care benefits under the
Village's policies and procedures and therefore is not eligible
for Village sponsored health care benefits. However, for the
sole purposes of this contract, where the employee and the
Village agree, and the employee is in full compliance with all
State of Florida certification requirements, the employee may
elect to have single health insurance coverage in lieu of the
educational assistance funds of $5,000 (see paragraph 6(f)
below). All the rules of the medical insurance plan will apply.
Life insurance is provided, but only to the extent that is
required by law.
I fully agree with this request, as these individuals are
treating sick people on a daily basis.
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Interirrt Ea��aYoyrnent Agreem�nt
THIS AGREEIIIIENT is made and entered into this 17 day of Aprii, 2009, by and
befinreen the VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, a municipai corporation of the State of Florida
(hereinafter referred to as "Village"), and Lee . Hifl, an individual, (hereinafter referred to
variously as "Employee" or "{nterim Firefighter") as follows:
Section '� . Duties
The Village hereby agrees to hire Employee as an Interim Firefighter to perform the
duties and functions of a Firefighter I, in accordance with the job position description attached
hereto and marked as Appendix "A". Employee shall be subject to, and abide by, the
Ordinances of the Village, the Vil{age Employee Handbook, Florida Statutes and Federal laws
governing Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. Employee agrees to perform
� duties and responsibilities hereunder and such other reasonable duties and responsibilities as
. are assigned to him from time to time by the Fire Chief and/or the Village Manager.
Section 2. Description of Position
- The Vil4age has started an interim firefighter program to assist individuals in obtaining a
career in the fire service and to assist individuals with higher education opportunities. interim
firefighters serve on an "as r�eeded" basis as determined in the sole discretion of the Village.
Interim firefighters serve at the will of the Village. Interim firefighters can be relieved of duty at
any time for any reason or no reason.
Interim firefighters will receive a copy of the Village Employee Handbook and the Fire-
Rescue DepartmenYs Policy and Procedure Manua{ at #he time of initial employment. lnterim
firefighters are responsible for comp{iance with General Personnel Policies and Standards of
Conduct as set forth in the Vil{age Employee Handbook. However, other than rights and
benefits specifically listed in this Agreement, interim firefighters are not entitied to any rights or
benefits set forth in the Viliage's Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to, any
grievance procedure rights.
Section 3. Term
This Agreement shall commence as of the date hereof and shall remain in effect for a
period of three (3) years. This Agreement can be renewed for an additionaf three {3) year term
by mutual consent of both parties. No modifications, changes or amendments to any prqvision
of this Agreement can be imp�emented without express written agreement being executed by
both parties.
Employee agrees that he is an at-will employee and will serve at the pleasure of the
Village Manager and/or Fire Chief. Nothing in this Agreement shal{ prevent, limit or otherwise
interfere with the right of the Village Manager or Fire Chief to terminate the seroices of the
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l Employee. Employee agrees that he has no property rights in empioyment with the Village
and does r�ofi have the right to file a grievance concerning any of the terms or conditions of this
Agreement or otherwise.
IVothing in this Agreement sha{I prevent or otherwise interfere with the right of the
Employee to resign his empfoyment with the Vilfage, subject to the provisions with Section 4
(Termination).
Section 4. Termination
In the event that Employee is terminated before the expiration of the aforesaid term of
employment for reasons other than moral turpitude, the Viliage agrees to pay the Employee for
any accrued sick leave and vacation benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Village
Employee Handbook applicable to full time Village employees. The Employee will also be
eligible for his portion of the Education Assistance Funds (defined below) that he has eamed,
for a period of time up to twelve (12) months from his date of termination. Education
Assistance Funds not utilized within this finrelve (12) month time frame shall be forfeited to the
Village.
If Employee is terminated for moral turpitude, he shafl forfeit his accrued sick teave,
vacation pay and college assistance funds.
If the Employee voluntarily resigns from the position of interim firefighter prior to the
expiration of this agreement, Employee shall forfeit all accrued sick feave, vacation pay and
college assistance funds to the Village as liquidated damages.
Section 5. Salary
The Village will compensate Employee at a rate of $7.21 per hour for all hours worked
during his normal workweek. The normal workweek for Fire Department employees is forty-
eight hours. This is based on working one hundred and forty-fiour (144} hours in a twenty-one
(21) day cycle. The Village reserves the right to adjust the normaf workweek hours as needed
and in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employee will occasionally be needed to work extra hours. The Village provides
compensation for extra hours worked at a rate of one and one-half (1-1/2} times the norma{
hourly rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of the normal workweek. For the purpose of
computing hours worked, annual leave, sick leave and time lost due to an on-duty injury shall
be considered time worked.
Employee is entitled to receive any across the board increases granted to the other
firefighters by the Village and his hourly rate of pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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�. Vaca4ion: Employee wiil receive two weeks of paid vacation for each year
Employee is employed under this interim program. At the successful completion of
Employee's twelve-month probationary period Employee is entitled to use Employee's
vacation leave in accordance with the policies governing such usage. However,
Employee wilt not be compensated for time off, if granted, during Employee's
probationary period.
b. Sick leave: Employee is entitled to Sick Leave benefits as applied to full time
Vi{lage employees and in accordance with the poiicies governing such.
, c. lioliday Pay: The Village will provide Holiday Pay to Employee as they would to
ful{ time employees and in accordance with the policies governing such.
d. Health and Life Insurance: Employee is not eligible for Health Care Benefits.
Life insurance is provided, but only to the extent that is required by law.
e. Retirement benefits: Employee is not eligibfe for Retirement Benefits.
f. Education Assistance: {n lieu of the Health Care, Life Insurance and
Retirement benefits, Employee can earn up to a maximum of $5,000.00 per year for
education assistance ("Education Assistance Funds"). Education Assistance Funds are
earned at a rate of $1,250.00 per three months of employment. Therefore, if Employee
works one three month quarter under this program Employee is entitled to use the
$1,250.00 earned during the next quarter, or any time during Employee's employment,
and up to twelve (12} months after the expiration of this contract.
Education Assistance Funds can be used for any #uition costs, book
expenses or lab fees associated with Employee's higher education. There are no
restrictions on the type of courses that the Emp{oyee can attend as these fur�ds are to
be considered Employee's money and Employee can use it for any courses, #echnical
education or a�y type of degree Employee desires.
If the Employee is not State of Florida certifed as a Firefighter andlor Emergency
Medical Technician upon execution of this Agreement, the Village wi11 advance
Education Assistance Funds to pay for these certifications for the Employee. Once
Employee is eligible to earn the Educationa/ Assistance Funds, the ilillage will
urir�ze these funds to reimburse the Village for the all costs associated with
obtaining the Fir�ghter and/or Emergency Medical Technician ce►fifications.
After the Village is reimbursed, the employee may then ea�n and uti�ize Education
Assistance Funds for the purposes set forth above.
g. Exchange of time: tnterim firefighters are efigible to exchange time w�th other
employees as long it is in accordance with department guidelines. This procedure is for
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f situations that cannot be scheduled around Employee's shift work, f�r the attendance of
classes or for events that Employee has no control over.
Sectior� 7. Applicable Law and Waiver of Jury Trial.
This Agreement shali be governed by and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of
Florida. Employee irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any
objection it may have to either the jurisdiction or venue of such courts. Further, Emplo�ee
waives trial by jury if litigation is filed to enforce any terms of this Agreement. Venue shall be
Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 8. Severabifity.
If any terms or part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable in whole or in part by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the
remaining part of such term or the validity of any other term or provision of this Agreement
shall not in any way be affected. All provisians of this Agreement shall be construed to be valid
and enforceable to the full extent permitted by law.
Section 9. Ackno�nrledgment
By signature below, Employee acknowledges that he has read this Agreement and has
received a copy of the Village Employee Handbook,,and the Fire-Rescue Department's Policy
and Procedure Manual, and agrees to accept the ter s of Interim Employment described
herein.
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Village of Tequesta
Interim Empioyment Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this � S� day of ,�'. 2009, by and
between the VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida
(hereinafter referred to as "Village"), Jennifer Lynn Scheiblich an individual, (hereinafter
referred to variously as "Employee" or "Interim Firefighter") as follows:
Section 1. Duties
The Village hereby agrees to hire Employee as an Interim Firefighter to perform the
duties and functions of a Fire�ghter I, in accordance with the job position description attached
hereto and marked as Appendix "A". Employee shall be subject to, and abide by, the
Ordinances of the �Ilage, the Village Employee Handbook, Florida Statutes and Federal laws
governing Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. Employee agrees to perform
duties and responsibilities hereunder and such other reasonable duties and responsibilities as
are assigned to him from time to time by the Fire Chief and/or the Village Manager.
Section 2. Description of Position
The Village has started an interim firefighter program to assist individuals in obtaining a
career in the fire service and to assist individuals with higher education opportunities. Interim
firefighters serve on an "as needed" basis as determined in the sole discretion of the Village.
Interim firefighters serve at the will of the Village. Interim firefighters can be relieved of duty at
any time for any reason or no reason.
Interim firefighters will receive a copy of the Village Employee Handbook and the Fire-
Rescue DepartmenYs Policy and Procedure Manual at the time of initial employment. Interim
firefighters are responsible for compliance with General Personnel Policies and Standards of
Conduct as set forth in the Village Employee Handbook. However, other than rights and
benefits specifically listed in this Agreement, interim firefighters are not entitled to any rights or
bene�ts set forth in the Village's Employee Handbook, including, but not lim�ted to, any
grievance procedure rights.
Section 3. Term
This Agreement shall commence as of the date hereof and shall remain in effect for a
period of three (3) years. This Agreement can be renewed for an additional three {3) year term
by mutual consent of both parties. No mod�cations, changes or amendments to any provision
of this Agreement can be implemented without express written agreement bei�g executed by
both parties.
Employee agrees that he/she is an at-will employee and will serve at the p�easure of the
Village Manager and/or Fire Chief. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise
interfere with the right of the Village Manager or Fire Chief to terminate the services of the
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� Employee. Employee agrees that he/she has no property rights in employrnent with the
Village and does not have the right to file a grievance concerning any of the terms or
conditions of this Agreement or otherwise.
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or otherwise interfere with the right of the
Employee to resign his/her employment with the Village, subject to the provisions with Section
4 (Termination).
Section 4. Termination
In the event that Employee is terminated before the expiration of the aforesaid term of
employment for reasons other than moral turpitude, the Village agrees to pay the Employee for
any accrued sick leave and vacation benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Village
Employee Handbook applicable to full time Village employees. The Employee will also be
eligible for his/her portion of the Education Assistance Funds (defined below) that he/she has
earned, for a period of time up to twelve (12) months from his/her date of termination.
Education Assistance Funds not utilized within this twelve (12) month time frame shall be
forfeited to the Village.
If Employee is terminated for moral turpitude, he/she shall forfeit his/her accrued sick
leave, vacation pay and sel�eQe education assistance funds.
If the Employee voluntarily resigns from the position of interim firefigh#er prior to the
expiration of this agreement, Employee shall forFeit all accrued sick leave, vacation pay and
se�Nege education assistance funds to the Village as liquidated damages.
Section 5. Salary
The Village will compensate Employee at a rate of $7.25 per hour for a�l hours worked
during his/her normal workweek. The normal workweek for Fire Department employees is
forty-eight hours. This is based on working one hundred and forty-four (144) hours in a twenty-
one (21) day cycle. The Village reserves the right to adjust the normal workweek hours as
needed and in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Employee will occasionally be needed to work extra hours. The V�1lage provides
compensation for extra hours worked at a rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the normal
hourly rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of the normal workweek. For #ae purpose of
computing hours worked, annual leave, sick leave and time lost due to an on-duty injury shall
be considered time worked.
Employee is entitled to receive any increases granted to the other
non-unionized firefighters by the Village and his/her hourly rate of pay wil� be adjusted
accordingly.
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Section fi. Benefits
a. Vacation: Employee will receive two weeks of paid vacation for each year
Employee is employed under this interim program. At the successfu! completion of
Employee's twelve-month probationary period Employee is entitled to use Employee's
vacation leave in accordance with the policies governing such usage. However,
Employee will not be compensated for time off, if granted, during Employee's
probationary period.
b. Sick leave: Employee is entitled to Sick Leave benefits as applied to full time
Village employees and in accordance with the policies governing such.
c. Holiday Pay: The Vitlage will provide Holiday Pay to Employee as they would to
full time employees and in accordance with the policies governing such.
d. Health and Life Insurance: Employee is not eligible for Health Care Benefits.
Life insurance is provided, but only to the extent that is required by law.
e. Retirement bene�ts: Employee is not eligible for Retirement Benefits.
f. Education Assistance: In lieu of the Health Care, Lffe Insurance and
Retirement benefits, Employee can eam up to a maximum of $5,000.04 per year for
education assistance ("Education Assistance Funds"). Education Assistance Funds are
earned at a rate of $1,250.00 per three months of employment. Therefore, if Employee
works one three month quarter under this program Employee is entitled to use the
$1,250.00 earned during the next quarter, or any time during Employee's employment,
and up to twelve (12) months after the expiration of this contract.
Education Assistance Funds can be used for any tuition costs, book
expenses or lab fees associated with Employee's higher education. There are no
restrictions on the type of courses that the Employee can attend as these funds are to
be considered Employee's money and Employee can use it for any courses, technical
education or any type of degree Employee desires.
If the Employee is not State of Florida certi�ed as a Firefighter and/or Emergency
Medical Technician upon execution of this Agreement, the �11age will advance
Education Assistance Funds to pay for these certifications for the Employee. Once
Employee is eligible to earn the Educational Assistance Funds, the Viliage will utilize
these funds to reimburse the Village for the all costs associated with flbtaining the
Firefighter and/or Emergency Medical Technician certifications. After the Village is
reimbursed, the employee may then earn and utilize Education Assistance Funds for
the purposes set forth above.
g. Exchange of time: Interim �refighters are eligible to exchange time with other
employees as long it is in accordance with department guidelines. This procedure is for
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` situations that cannot be scheduled around Employee's shift work, for the attendance of
classes or for events that Employee has no control over.
Section 7. Applicable Law and Waiver of Jury Trial.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed pursuant to the laws of the State of
Florida. Employee irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of such courts and waives any
objection it may have to either the jurisdiction or venue of such courts. Further, Employee
waives trial by jury if litigation is filed to enforce any terms of this Agreement. Venue shall be
Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 8. Severability.
If any terms or part of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable in whole or in part by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the
remaining part of such term or the validity of any other term or provision of this Agreement
shall not in any way be affected. Alf provisions of this Agreement shall be construed to be valid
and enforceable to the full extent permitted by law.
Section 9. Acknowledgment
By signature below, Employee acknowledges that he has read this Agreement and has
received a copy of the Village Employee Handbook and the Fire-Rescue Department's Policy
and Procedure Manual, and agrees to accept the terms of Interim Employment described
herein.
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FIR� �cESCUE POLICY & PROI.�DURE MANUAL
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' JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER I
APPROVED BY JAMES M. WEINAND, FIRE CHIEF
1306.00 JOB POSITiON DESCR1PTiON FOR FIREFIGHTER I
1306.01 Rank: Firefighter Department: Fire-Rescue
1306.02 GENERAL PURPOSE: Protects life and property by perForming �re
fighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
Personnel in this position work a shift as directed by the Chief of the
Department and are required to be called back to duty in the event of a
major emergency.
This job description is not all incfusive and the Firefighter must be able to
take directions from supervisors, and coordinate their activities with the
activities of other firefighters and subordinates within the chain of
command to perform all related duties as prescribed by a superior officer
in the department.
1306.03 SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the
senior most firefighter on the shift and the shift's Rescue Officer.
1306.04 SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May assist to coordinate, instruct, or
supervise the work of vofunteer firefighters, new recruits, or other part-time
department personnel, as assigned.
1306.05 ESSENTIAL DUTfES AND RESPONSIBiLITfES: Assists in the
petformance of fire suppression activities that include rescuing of persons,
providing for exposure protection, hazard confinement, fire suppression
and extinguishment, ventifation of hazardous areas, and proper salvage
and ovefiaul techniques.
Pertorms firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating
pumps and related equipment, faying hose, and pertorming fire combat,
containment and extinguishment tasks.
PerForms basic life support emergency medical services which include
techniques such as patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR), splinting, obstetrical assistance, administration of oxygen,
bandaging, and application of inedica! anti-shock trousers; lift patients and
carry stretchers; use cadios and telephones to communicate with
physicians; and communicate with hospital emergency room staff using
appropriate medical terminology.
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JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER I
APPROVED BY JAMES M. WEINAND, FIRE CHIEF
Participates in fire driils, attends ciasses in firefighting, emergency
medica{, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other
communication equipment.
Firefighters' work activities include the utilization of appropriate safety
equipment under extremely hazardous conditions of high heat, toxic
gases, explosive chemicals, radioactive materials, and infectious
diseases.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in
fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs
to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and
equipment; cleans and washes wails and floors; cares for grounds around
station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes,
cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Assists in developing pfans for special assignments such as emergency
preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, fire fighting,
hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
Maintain a high level of professionalism through attendance of job
improvement courses, seminars and conferences.
Fotlows departmental Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating
Procedures, Medical Treatment Guidelines, and Field Operational
Guidelines.
Firefighters must maintain physical condition and skiUs necessary to
sustain required certifications in fire suppression, hazardous material
response, technical rescue operations, fire prevention, and other {ife
support techniques.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medica{, and fire
prevention topics.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping
water, and removing debris.
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JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER I
APPROVED BY JAMES M. WEINAND, FIRE CHIEF
Must conduct duties with associated efficiency, including written
correspondence, development of spreadsheets, operation of database
programs and computer data entry.
Assists with departmental equipment inventories that are required to be
conducted within the appropriate manner and time frames established.
Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, Local Laws
and Ordinances.
Employees in this classification may be expected to perform any related
duties as required by proper authority.
The incumbent is expected to protect the privacy ofi all patient information
in accordance with Tequesta Fire Rescue's privacy policies, procedures,
and practices, as required by Federal Law, and in accordance with
general principles of professionalism as a government / heath care
provider emp{oyee.
The incumbent may access protected health information and other
department information onfy to the extent that is necessary to complete
your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with
those who have a need to know specific information you have in your
possession to comp{ete their job responsibilities related to treatment,
payment or other departmenta! operations.
The i�cumbent is encouraged and expected to report, wi#hout the threat of
retaiiation, any concerns regarding the department's po1'�cies and
procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in vivlation of
tha# poGcy to the designated Privacy Officer of the Fire Chief.
The incumbent is expected to actively participate in the DepartmenYs
privacy training and is required to communicate privacy poficy in#�rmation
to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordanc+e with Tequesta
Fire Rescue's policies.
1306.06 PERiPHERAL DUTIES: Assists in department supervisory and
administrative activities as assigned.
Assists in supervising volunteer firefighters as required.
Assis#s in training new employees as assigned.
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JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER I
APPROVED BY JAMES M. WEINAND, FIRE CHIEF
1306.07 DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Hold current certification as a Fire�ghter in the State of Florida in
accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 633.
Be a cert�ed Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Florida in
accordance with the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Rules and
Regufations 64E and in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 401.
Must possess a valid State of Fiorida Chauffeur or Class D with "E"
endorsement vehicle operator's license without record of DUI arrest,
reckfess driving charges, suspension or revocation in any State, within the
last three years.
Meet all the minimum educational requirements as established by the Fire
Chief.
1306.08 NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working
know{edge of fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures,
techniques and equipment.
Working know{edge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their
app4ication.
Ability to apply standard fire fighting and emergency aid techniques to
specific situations.
Working knowledge of apparatus and driver safety.
Ability to learn to app{y standard fire fighting, emergency aid, hazardous
materials, and f+re prevention techniques.
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency,
training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time
under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressfuf situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER I
APPROVED BY JAMES M. WEINAND, FIRE CHIEF
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other
agencies, and the general public.
Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.
1306.09 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 1 S years or oider at the time of employment.
Must possess a valid State of Fforida Chauffeur or Class D with "E"
endorsement vehicle operator's license without record of DUI arrest,
reckfess driving charges, suspension or revocation in any State, within the
last three years.
No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories within the last
seven years.
U.S. ci#izen.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be of good moral character.
Must be tobacco-free for twelve months prior to position appointment and
remain smoke-free during your employment.
1306.10 SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formaf appfication; written examination;
physica4 agility test; oral examination; medical examination; background
verification and check; and final selection.
1306.11 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Emergency medicaf aid unit, fire
apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment,
ladders, first aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, and phone.
1306.12 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are
representative of those that must be met by an emptoyee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accorr�modations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perfiorm the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently �equired
to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or
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JOB CLASSIFICATIONS ANO DESCRIPTIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER f
APPROVED BY JAMES M. WEINAND, FIRE CHIEF
controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; swim, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk
or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
periphera{ vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
1306.13 WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described
herein are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perForm the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in
ovtside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near
moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne
particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work errvironment is usually moderate, except
during certain fire fighting or EMT activities when noise levets may be
lo�d.
1306.14 The. duties listed above are intended only as ilfustrations of the variaus
types of work that may be performed. The omission of spec�c statements
of duties does not exciude them from the position if the work is similar,
rela#ed or a{ogical assig�ment to the position.
1306.15 The information provided in this job description has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work perFormed by incumbents
within this job. It is not designated to be interpreted, as a comprehensive
inventory of duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions
required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole
discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other
functions as essential at any time. This job description does not constitute
an employment agreement or contract between the empfoyer and
employee.
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