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TREASURE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
180 108TH AVENUE
TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA 33706
(727)547-4590
http://www.mytreasureisland.org/

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Updated: October 09, 2023

Updated: October 1, 2023

Vacancy Date: October 17, 2023

Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic preferred; will consider Firefighter/EMT in Paramedic school or Pinellas County certified paramedic willing to attend fire academy once employed by TIFR.

This posting is currently open until filled. Please check back for future updates.

Treasure Island Fire Rescue is hiring one Firefighter Paramedic. The position is open until filled. All testing must be completed before submitting an application which can be found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mytreasureisland/.

A current CPAT and FireTEAM test are required for being placed on the eligibility list. After scheduling the FireTEAM test, candidates can schedule a CPAT on the same website, www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. For this position, candidates must achieve a passing score on the video-based FireTEAM test at National Testing Network.

Once employed, candidate will be required to obtain and maintain State of Florida Firefighter and State of Florida Paramedic Certification.

A pre-employment medical examination, drug screening, background check, and polygraph will be conducted for candidates that are offered a job.

Applicants must be non-user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to the date of application and shall not use tobacco products during employment; and upon hire must sign an affidavit attesting to such.

Salary Information
$51,513.28 annually for Firefighter Paramedic
$46,096.96/annually for Firefighter EMT

Benefit Information

· 100% Employer paid health, dental, and basic life insurance for employee only; generous 70% employer contribution for dependents enrolled in health plan.

· Florida Retirement System

· Optional deferred compensation program with ICMA, Nationwide, or IAFF

· Credit union eligibility

· Annual vacation leave of 144 hours for years 1 through 4

· Ten paid holidays with 12 hours additional pay per holiday

· Education/Tuition reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Safety and Wellness Program with reimbursement for fitness activities up to $35/month

City and Department Overview

Treasure Island is a barrier island resort community on the Gulf of Mexico located west of St. Petersburg in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with a small-town ambiance, wide beaches, and a seasonally fluctuating population.

Treasure Island Fire Rescue is an ISO class 2 fire department with 15 full-time firefighters, a deputy fire chief, a fire chief, and a full-time life safety educator/administrative assistant. Services are provided utilizing an ALS rescue staffed by two firefighters/paramedics and an ALS Engine staffed with three personnel. There are five sworn personnel on duty at all times who work a 24/48 schedule. An automatic aid agreement is in place with surrounding departments and the County’s EMS transport service.

In-service training is accomplished through a consortium of departments in the region that support a robust training schedule. The Department’s leadership values formal education and supports job related opportunities for employee development whenever possible. The successful candidate will complete annual lifeguard certification/water rescue training and have the opportunity to be assigned to our marine rescue boat or rescue jet ski. TIFR also staffs a high water vehicle/brush truck, reserve engine/squad and has a 1927 American LaFrance antique fire apparatus that is used for parades and public education events.

Candidate Contact Person
Tiffany Makras, Human Resources Director
tmakras@mytreasureisland.org
www.mytreasureisland.org

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Lawfully work in US

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Far visual acuity: Far visual acuity shall be at least 20/30 binocular corrected with contact lenses or eyeglasses. Far visual acuity uncorrected shall be at least 20/100 binocular for wearers of hard contacts or spectacles. Successful long-term soft contact lens wearers shall not be subject to the uncorrected criterion.

Peripheral vision: Visual field performance without correction shall be 140 degrees in the horizontal meridian in each eye.

Required to pass the Titmus II Color Vision test (ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green) per state standards.

Any recent or former history of ophthalmic surgery will require a medical clearance from the City of Treasure Island’s medical provider.

Any other eye condition that results in a person not being able to perform the essential job functions of a Firefighter, NFPA 1582.

Academy Certification:
Yes, or willing to obtain at employer expense as a condition of employment

Necessary Certifications:
State of Florida Firefighter II and State of Florida EMT or Paramedic

Schooling Prior and Post Hiring:
Applicant must possess or obtain Emergency Vehicle Operator's Certification (EVOC); AHA CPR-Healthcare Provider; AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); International Trauma Life Support (ITLS); and Pinellas County Certification as prescribed by the Office of Medical Director. If hired as an EMT, applicant must be able to complete paramedic certification during probationary period. City will pay for related paramedic training tuition and expenses with signed agreement.

Specific Disqualifiers
:
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
Must not have any felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.

Driving Disqualifiers:
A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration

Drug Use Disqualifiers:
Any current (within the last twelve months) use or experimentation with drugs classified as controlled substances, or any other illegal drugs, while not under the care of a licensed physician.

Employment Disqualifiers:
A poor employment record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Financial Disqualifiers:
A poor credit history and financial background will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Tobacco Use Disqualifiers:
The applicant must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to the date of application and may not use tobacco products during employment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
A pre-employment medical examination, including drug screening, and a polygraph examination will be conducted for candidates that are offered a job.

For this position, candidates must achieve a passing score on the video-based FireTEAM test at National Testing Network.

A current CPAT and FireTEAM test are required for this position. After scheduling their FireTEAM test, candidates can schedule a CPAT on the same website, www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.

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