Item H3
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 15.2007
Division:
Emergency Services
Bulk Item: Yes -X-
No
Department: Fire Rescue
Staff Contact Person: James Callahan
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval for the establishment of eight Fire Rescue field positions,
four Firefighter/Paramedic and four Firefighter/EMT, effective FY2008 which would add one
additional personnel on-duty 24/7 at Stations 9 (Big Coppitt) and 13 (Big Pine), and relief coverage for
vacation, sick leave, injuries, and offset some of the overtime expense.
ITEM BACKGROUND: See attached memorandum.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOG ACTION: None.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Not a contract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOTAL COST:
$ 514.476.00
BUDGETED: Yes ~ No
COST TO COUNTY: $ 514,476.00
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Fund 141 Reserves
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
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APPROVED BY: County Atty V'~v OMB/Purchaslng VS"VRisk Management 4
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised ] ] i06
Monroe County Division of Emergency Services
490 63'd Street, Marathon, FL 33050
Phone' (305) 289-6088 Fax: (305) 289-6007
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MEMO
TO:
Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance District I
FROM:
James Callahan, Acting Fire Chief/Division Director
Emergency Services Division
RE:
Agenda Item: Approval for the establishment of eight Fire Rescue field
positions, four Firefighter/Paramedic and fOLlr Firefighter/EMT, effective
FY2008 which would add one additional personnel on-duty 24/7 at Stations
9 (Big Coppitt) and 13 (Big Pine), and relief coverage for vacation, sick
leave, injuries, and offset some of the oveliime expense.
DATE:
August 15, 2007
The National Fire Protection Association Standards 1500, 1710, and 1720, and state statute
require that whenever a team of two firefighters enters a hazardous environment, such as a fire, at
least two additional firefighters must stand by, outside the environment, properly equipped and
ready to respond immediately should an emergency rescue be needed.
Our current combinati on system is reliant on the ready availability of volunteers in order to meet
this requiremem and ensure the safety of all responders and the public we serve. The .evolving
County demographics has resulted in a decline in volunteer participation resulting in an
inadequate number of trained personnel responding to calls. As a result, there is a need for
additional career firefighters to provide 24 hour a dayl7 day a week coverage.
ln the event or a fire in the Stock Island/Big Coppitt area, personnel fi'om both Stations 8 (Stock
Island) and 9 (Big Coppitt) are dispatched. Current career responders include two firefighters
from Station 8 and one firefighter and one non-fire celiified EMT or Paramedic from Station 9,
falling short of the above standard. One additional firefighter at Station 9 would provide a
sufficient number of personnel to meet this standard, provided they are not on another call.
Likewise. one additional firefighter at Station 13 (Big Pine), would bring their total career
responders to four firefighters, allowing them to meet this standard as well. This additional career
firefighter has been requesteclby the Big Pine Volunteer Chief, Malcolm Yaple.
Two additional firefighters are being requested to provide coverage during vacancies created by
injuries, sick leave, vacation leave, kelly days, and position vacancies.
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Firefighter EMT I Date: January 28, 2006
Position Level: I FLSA Status: Nonexempt I Class Code:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
(Tile information Oil this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work pelformed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to cOlltain
01' be itttelpreted as ({ comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to thisjob.)
Protects life and property, in compliance with County policies and procedures, by controlling and
extinguishing fires, pcrforming emergcncy medical techniques (Basic Life Support) and patient
care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies, and maintaining department
equipment, apparatus and station. Participates in fire prevention activities and training to
improve public awareness of fire safety. Drives and/or operates fire rescue apparatus or
ambulances. On call 24 hours pending disasters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Operates firefighting and EMS apparatus and equipment
Contains, suppresses and extinguishes fires; rescues potential victims and protects property. May act as the
Incident Commander, Branch Director, or Group Supervisor. *
2. Administers emergency medical techniques (Basic Life Support) in accordance with protocols. Assists the
Firefighter Paramedic or Paramedic as required. Communicates with dispatch and receiving hospitals. *
3. Inspects. cleans and maintains personal protective ensemble, assigned apparatus and equipment, and station to
ensure operational readiness.
4. Inspects, tests and maintains fire wells and hydrants; learns fire well, hydrant, and other water supply locations.
Learns layout of the response area and facilities; collects information for pre-incident planning.
5. Inspects buildings to detect fire hazards and issues forms to building owners, listing fire regulation violations to
be corrected.
6. Conducts training and drills of fire department operations and procedures with volunteer firefighters as required.
7. Conducts tours of fire stations and demonstrates fire equipment. Presents and/or participates in fire prevention,
first aid, CPR classes, and education programs to improve public awareness of fire safety. Promotes and
participates in public information and education relating to emergency medical services and the health care
system in general. Assists in responding to, and reporting citizen inquiries or complaints.
8. Performs recording activities to include, but not limited to: writing memos and summaries; reporting volunteer
attendance: completing incident and patient care reports; and reporting equipment and apparatus defects. *
9. Works shift and call back (ancVor overtime) to meet department needs. On call 24 hours pending disasters.*
10. Keeps abreast of and complies with County policies, department rules and regulations, standard operating
procedures. and EMS protocols. Attends training, company drills, and administrative sessions as required.
II. Performs other similar and related duties as required.
*Indicates an "essential" job function
Position Title: Firefighter EMT
Position Level: FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: January 28, 2006
Class Code:
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
Impact of Actions:
Complexity:
Decision Making:
Communication
with Others:
Managerial Skills:
Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship
required beyond high school: Must have the following: State of Florida
Firefighter Minimum Standards Certification pursuant to Florida Statutes,
Chapter 633, or comply with same within one year of date of hire. Florida
certified Emergenci Medical Technician or Paramedic, and current CPR and
EVOC certifications.
1 year prior related work experience as a firefighter or volunteer firefighter
preferred, preferably in MoHl'oC County. Traincd, experienced and othcrwisc
qualified to drive firc apparatus and emergency medical care vehicle, maintain
the appropriate class of driver's license and completion of an approved EVOC
course in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the assigned
department, but may at times affect operations, sel'vices, individuals, or
activities of others outside of the assigned department.
Work is non-standardizcd and widely varied requiring the interpretation and
application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents
used in combination. Frequently, the application of multiple, technical
activities is employed; thcrcfore, analytical ability and inductive thinking is
required. Problem solving involves identification and analysis of diverse
issues.
Supervision is present to establish general objectives relative to a specific
project, to outlinc the desired cnd product and to identify potential rcsources
for assistance. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply
the most appropriatc of available guidelines and procedures, interpret
pl'eccdents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts
and/or conditions.
Regular internal and external contacts required to carry out programs and to
explain specialized matters. Occasionally requires contacts with officials at
higher levels 011 matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion or
with the public involving the enforccment of regulations, policies and
procedures.
Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of tcmporary
or lesse!' ccrtified workc!'s.
Working Conditions/ Work requires extrcme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point
Physical Effort:
Other:
of physical fatigue. WOl'k environment involves exposure to job hazards
wherc there is a high possibility of injury.
Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one (1) yea!' immediately
preceding application, and sign a sworn statement attesting to this fact as
required by Florida Statutcs.
APPRO V ALS
Position Title: Firefighter EMT
Position LeveL FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: January 28, 2006
Class Code:
Deptll'lnlcnl HL':id:
Name:
Signature:
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Division Dircclur:
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County Adminislnilol'
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MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Firefighter Paramedic T Date: January 28, 2006
Position Level: 1 FLSA Status: Nonexempt I Class Code:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
(The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level ofwor/( performed by employees within this class~ficatioll. It is not designed to contain
or be illte/preted as a comprehensive inventOlY of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job.)
Protects life and property, in compliance with County policies and procedures, by controlling and
extinguishing fires, performing emergency medical techniques (Advanced Life Support) and
patient care procedures, responding to disasters and other emergencies, and maintaining
department equipment, apparatus and station. Participates in fire prevention activities and
training to improve public awareness of fire safety. Drives and/or operates fire rescue apparatus
or ambulances. On call 24 hours pending disasters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Operates firefighling and EMS apparatus and equipment.
Contains, suppresses and extinguishes fires; rescues potential victims and protects property. May act as the
Incident Commander, Branch Director, or Group Supervisor.*
2. Administers emergency medical techniques (Basic and Advanced Life Support) as defined and authorized by the
Medical DireclOr andlor online physician control and in accordance with protocols and Florida Law.
Communicates with dispatch and receiving hospitals.*'
3. Inspects, cleans and maintains personal protective ensemble, assigned apparatl1s and equipment, and station to
ensure operational readiness.
4. Inspects, tests and maintains fire wells and hydrants; learns fire well, hydrant, and other water supply locations.
Learns layout of the response area and facilities; collects information for pre-incident plmming.
5. Inspects buildings to detcct fire hazards and issues forms to building owners, listing fire regulation violations to
be corrected.
6. Conducts training and drills of fire department operations and procedures with volunteer firefighters as required.
7. Conducts tours of fire stations and demonstrates fire equipment. Presents andlor participates in fire prevention,
first aid. CPR classes, and education programs to improve public awareness of fire safety. Promotes and
participates in public IJlformation and education relating to emergency medical services and the health care
system in general. Assists in responding to, and reporting citizen inquiries or complaints.
8. Performs recording activities to include, but not limited to: writing memos and summaries; reporting volunteer
attendance; completing incident and patient care reports; and reporting equipment and apparatus defects. *'
9. Works shift and call back (and/or overtime) to meet department needs. On call 24 hours pending disasters.*'
10. Keeps abreast of and complies with County policies, department rules and regulations, standard operating
procedures, ancl EMS protocols. Attends training, company drills, and administrative sessions as required.
11. Performs other similar and related duties as required,
*Indicates an "essentiaF' job function
Position Title: Firefighter Paramedic
Position Level: 7 FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: J alluary 28, 2006
Class Code:
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
Impact of Actions:
Complexity:
Decision Making:
Communication
with Others:
Managerial Skills:
Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship
required beyond high school: Must have the following: State of Florida
Firefighter Minimum Standards Certification pursuant to Florida Statutes,
Chapter 633, or cOI..11ply with same within one year of date of hire. Florida
certified f'aramedic, and current CPR and EVOC certifications.
I year pdor related work experience as a firefighter or volunteer firefighter
prefeLTed, preferably in Monroe County. Trained, experienced and otherwise
qualified to d1'ivc fire apparatus and emergency medical care vehicle, maintain
the appropriate class of driver's license and completion of an approved EVOC
coUt'se in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Makes recommendations 01' decisions which usually affect the assigned
department, but may at times affect operations, services, individuals, or
activities of others outside of the assigned department.
Work is non-standardized and widely varied req1.1 iring the interpretation and
application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents
used in combination. Frequently, the application of multiple, technical
activities is employed; therefore, analytical ability and inductive thinking is
required. Pmblcm solving involves identification and analysis of diverse
Issues.
Supervision is present to establish general objectives relative to a specific
pmjeet, to outline the desired end pmduct and to identify potential resources
for assistance. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply
the most appmpriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret
precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts
and/or conditions.
Regular internal and external contacts required to ca1'l'Y out programs and to
explain specialized matters. Occasionally requires contacts with officials at
higher levels on matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion or
with the public involving the enforcement of regulations, policies and
procedures.
Has responsibility OL' authority which is limited to the direction of temporary
or lesser certified workers.
Working Conditions/ Work requires extreme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point
Physical Effort:
Other:
of physical fatigue. Wad:. environment involves exposure to job hazards
where there is a high possibility of injury.
Must be a non -LIseI' of tobacco products fOl' at least one (1) year immediately
preceding application, and sign a sworn statement attesting to this fact as
required by Florida Statutes.
AFFROV ALS
Position Title: Firefighter Paramedic
Position LeveL IFLSA Status: Nonexempt
I Date: January 28, 2006
I Class Code:
Depal'lmcnllit':ld:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
DivJ~'iion DiJ't.'chll:'
Name:
Signal Ul'C:
Date;
LOlll1iy Adminislnllor
Name:
Signature:
Date: