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To: Reggie Paros, Director
Public Safety Division
From: Isabel C. DeSantis,
Deputy Clerk o9, a�'
Date. Tuesday, January 4, 2000
At the Board of County Commissioner's Meeting on October 13, 1999, the Board
granted approval and authorized execution of an Agreement between Monroe County
and Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department concerning emergency medical and fire
protection services in Municipal Services Taxing District 7.
Attached is a fully -executed duplicate original of the subject document for your
handling. Should you have any questions concerning this matter please feel free to
contact this office.
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AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL
AND FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
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AGREEMENT, made this /3 day of QC. 7f)(~ 1999 by and between
the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, acting as the governing body of
Municipal Service Taxing District #7, hereinafter referred to as the "District" and tl!t Ocean ~ef ."
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From the northern boundary of the City of North
Key Largo Beach up to the Dade County line.
(Corresponding with 500 R from the northern boundary
to 50 N.L. and the same being a portion of Election
Precinct 25 lying north of the northern boundary of the
City of North Key Largo Beach up to the Dade County line) Ocean Reef,
and
WHEREAS, the Department desires to provide emergency medical, rescue, and fire
protection services to the District, now, therefore,
BE IT UNDERSTOOD, that the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. The term ofthis Agreement shall commence as of the 1st day of October, 1999,
and end on the 30th day of September, 2000, and is subject to renewal by agreement of both
parties in writing.
2. The Department shall be primarily responsible for providing advanced life support
level emergency medical transport services, rescue services and fire protection to the District.
3. The Department shall provide mutual assistance response to adjoining district
when requested, unless all departmental resources are already in service on other business,
incapacitated or to do so would leave the District unattended.
4. The Department shall have on call and available for immediate response all
necessary trained personnel, emergency vehicles and associated and/or related equipment to
provide the intended services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. (See Attachments A & B.)
5. All operations of the Department shall conform to applicable laws, rules,
regulations and standards.
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6. The District shall not levy ad valorem taxes for the purpose of financing
emergency medical, rescue and fire protection services during the term of this Agreement, as
requested by the Department. The Department shall generate income through corporate and
individual donations as well as fund raisers to employ and equip the personnel necessary to
perform such emergency services activities and therefore, does not require funding from the
District to perform such services.
7. The Department covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners and the District, their officers, agents and employees,
from any and all claims for bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage
(including property owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses
(including attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services
provided by the Department, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or
omission of the Department or its employees.
8. As a prerequisite of the work governed under this contract, the Department shall
obtain, at its expense, insurance as specified in Section 9. of this contract. The Department shall
maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of this contract.
The Department shall provide, to the County, as satisfactory evidence of the required insurance,
either: a Certificate of Insurance or a certified copy of the actual insurance policy. The County,
at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all insurance policies required
by this contract.
All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation, non-renewal,
material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notification
is given to the County by the insurer.
The acceptance and/or approval of the Department's insurance shall not be construed as relieving
the Department from any liability or obligation assumed under this contract or imposed by law.
9. The Department shall obtain and maintain General Liability, Vehicle Liability,
Medical Professional Liability and workers' compensations insurance as specified below
throughout the term of this contract.
General Liability
A minimum limit of $1 ,000,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) and include, as a minimum:
* Premises Operations
* Products and Completed Operations
* Blanket Contractual Liability
* Personal Injury Liability
. Expanded Definition of Property Damage
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An Occurrence form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its
provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract.
In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve
(12) months following the acceptance of work by the County.
Vehicle Liability
A minimum limit of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL) for all owned, Non-Owned and
Hired Vehicles.
The Momoe County Board of County Commissioners and the District shall be named as
Additional Insured on the above General and Vehicle Liability policies.
Medical Professional Liability
A minimum limit of $1 ,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 Aggregate. If coverage is provided
on a claims made basis, an extended claims reporting period of four (4) years will be required.
Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability
Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state
statutes.
Employers' Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of:
* $500,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
* $500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
* $500,000 Bodily Injury by disease, each employee
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the
state of Florida and the company or companies must maintain rating of A-VI, as assigned by the
A.M. Best Company.
10. The district may terminate this Agreement at any time during its term if the
Department defaults under any of the provisions specified herein, or violates any standard
specified in this Agreement, or violated any other law, rule, regulation or standard applicable to
furnishing of emergency medical, rescue, and fire protection services in Momoe County. In such
event, the County Administrator shall furnish the Department written notice of any such default
or violation and the Department shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of said notice to correct
or remedy such default or violation. If such default or violation is not corrected or remedied
within said thirty (30) day period, or is of such nature that it can not be corrected or remedied,
this Agreement shall be considered void. The Department may terminate this Agreement without
cause by giving one hundred-eighty (180) days written notice indicating its desire to terminate
same.
11. Notice under this Agreement shall be given to the District by sending written
notice to the Office of the County Administrator, Public Service Building, Wing II, 5100 College
road, Key West, FL 33040 and notice shall be given to the Department by sending written notice
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to the President ofthe Ocean Reef Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Mail Room Box 510, N. Key
Largo, FL 33037.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Secretary
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Attachment A
OPERATIONAL RESPONSE
DOCUMENT
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Monroe County desires to establish certain benchmarks to measure Fire Rescue Services.
These recommendations are tentatively being set in this document.
This document only details the minimum number of appropriately trained personnel, the
minimum number and type of motor vehicles and equipment, and the ma'(imum response
time established for initial responses to various kinds of incidents requiring Fire Rescue
Services; it is not intended to be all inclusive. The actual allocation of fire rescue
resources by the Corporation to a particular incident should be based upon and
proportionate to its magnitude.
Additionally, automatic aid and mutual aid should be used appropriately to ensure the
provision of effective Fire Rescue Services.
Nothing in this section creates, or is intended to create any duty, obligation or liability on
behalf of the Fire Department to any third party based on the Fire Department" s failure to
respond within the time parameters described in this section.
1) STRUCTURE FIRES
Minimum response staff:
4-FF responding with apparatus or
bein2: on scene not later than 2
minutes after apparatus' arrival on
scene, under normal reSDonse
conditions.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 Class "A" pumper;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from
dispatch; 5 miles or less from Fire
Station, under normal reSDonse
conditions. Responses which
exceed the maximum response
time are to be documented and
forwarded to MCFR office.
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2) OUTSIDE FIRE - (fires which threaten life or structures)
Minimum response staff:
4-FF responding with apparatus or
being on scene not later than 2
minutes after apparatus' arrival on
scene, under normal res1)onse
conditions.
Minimum apparatus response:
1 Class "A" pumper;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from
dispatch; 5 miles or less from Fire
Station, under normal response
conditions. Responses which
exceed the maximum response time
are to be documented and forward to
MCFR office.
3) HEAVY RESCUEIEXTRICA TION
Minimum response staff:
4-FF responding (All trained in
extrication) with apparatus or being on
scene not later than 2 minutes after
apparatus' arrival on scene, after
apparatus' arrival on scene, under
normal response conditions.
Minimum apparatus response: .
1 - apparatus appropriately equipped
for the type of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from
dispatch; 5 miles or less from Fire
Station, under normal response
conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR
office.
4) LIGHT RESCUE-MEDICAL 1ST RESPONDERfBLS
Minimum response staff:
2-FF responding with apparatus or
POVs being: on scene not later than
12 minutes after tone out, after
apparatus' arrival on scene, under
normal response conditions. -
Minimum apparatus response:
. I-apparatus or POVappropriately
equipped for the type of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time: .
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from
dispatch; 5 miles or less from Fire
Station, under normal response
conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and forwarded to MCFR
office.
5) HAZ-MA T
Minimum response staff:
4 (maximum I trained in awareness
level HAZ-MAT response).
Minimum apparatus response:
I-apparatus best equipped for the type
of incident;
Maximum apparatus response time:
Arrival on scene 10 minutes from
dispatch; 5 miles or less from Fire
Station, under normal response
conditions. Responses which exceed
the maximum response time are to be
documented and fonvarded to MCFR
office.
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6) MUTUAL AID - To be provided as requested or ifnot specified as follows. Under
all circumstances the department providing mutual shall ensure that their primary area
of responsibility shall be adequately covered.
Minimum response staff:
4 firefighters; or as requested.
Minimum apparatus response:
I-Class "A" pumper or tanker as
available. Additional apparatus as
requested;
Maximum response time:
To be determined district by district.
7) OTHER EMERGENCIES(emergencies other than those involving life or
structures)
Minimum response staff:
2 or greater, based upon the incident.
Minimum apparatus response:
I-apparatus or pays best equipped for
the type of incident;
Ma"{imum response time:
1 0 minutes from dispatch; 5 miles or
less from Fire Station or pav
location, under normal res1;)onse
conditions.
8) NON - EMERGENCIES
Minimum response staff:
1-2 FF or as needed.
Minimum apparatus response:
I-apparatus or pays best equipped for
the type of incident;
Maximum apparatus/pay response time:
10-20 minutes from dispatch or as
directed; 5 miles or less from Fire
Station or pay location.
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OCEAN REEF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Title: PUBLIC SAFETY CAPTAIN! STATION COMMANDER
Immediate Supervisor: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR
General Purpose: Perform administrative work which includes the protection of life and
property from fires,' rescue emergencies, criminal and mischevious aCts. Interact
effectively with Property owners, resort members, employees, contractors, and all other
visitors.
Supervision Received:
Reports to the Community Administrator updates on current status of community safety
and security.
Supervision Exercised:
Exercises supervision over all employees assigned to Public Safety Department directly
or through assigned subordinates. May suspend from duty, recommend termination, hire,
and/or promotion of personnel assigned to Public Safety.
Areas of Primary Responsibilitv:
Manages and supervises all divisions of Public Safety in order to achieve goals within
available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains,
motivates and evaluates assigned staff, reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range community
goals in security, protection of property, and preservation of life. Gathers, interprets, and
prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities
with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provides professional advice to the Community Administrator and division heads.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost
control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound
fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of
budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
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Determines work procedures, schedules, and efficient workflow to provide most effective
use of assets and staff.
Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness,
neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
with a degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Management, or a
closely related field, or ten (10) years of experience as a Public Safety Officer in a
supervisory role.
Necessary Know/edqe. Skills. and Ability
(A) Considerable knowledge of modern techniques and practices of fire,' security and
medical services; workingknowledge of community rules, human resource policy
(B) Skill in preparing budgets, planning, directing subordinates, skill in operating listed
tools and equipment. .
(C) Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned
projects to there completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
governmental employees, and community members; ability to effectively administer a
Public Safety Department.
(D) Ability to command and lead a emergency situation including but not limited to fire,
security, and or medical service.
Special Requirements
Must be certified State Fire Fighter or Advanced Volunteer Fire, hold Florida Basic Law
Enforcement Certificate and/or Monroe County Reserve Deputy. Weapon Qualification
and Florida G Security License. .
Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent us of personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet
programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine. operate and drive
various fire apparatus and utilize tools which are typical for fire suppression
Phvsical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform 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 is frequently required to sit and talk
or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, lift; use finger, handle, feel
objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
for this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ocean Reef Public Safety
Title: Shift Sergeant
Immediate Supervisor: Station Commander
Job Description: This position is a mid-level supervisory emploYE?e overseeing
the following primary areas: 1) Emergency Medical Service
2) Fire Suppression 3) Patrol 4) Security
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating
Procedure, and direction of the Public Safety Captain and Community
Administrator.
2. Insure staffing and scheduling for all positions are at proper levels and maximize
efficiency of each shift.
3. Coordinate and supervise necessary on-the-job training to qualify staff to effectively
carry out community rules and regulations and maintain proficiency in EMS, fire,
and security operations.
4.
Serve as the Officer-in-Charge and Supervisor in the absence of the Captain and/or
during evening and week-end hours for Shift, Dispatch, Front Gate, and security
personnel insuring that all areas are operating properly, making necessary
corrective action.
5. Oversee any fire, medical, or security scene, including the operation of equipment
while insuring safety of all personnel and general public with minimal loss of life and
property.
6. Review and control the quality and accuracy of reports and documentation
generated by Public Safety Officers.
7. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety
acceptance, understanding, and approval of all those served.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledqe, Skills, and Abilitv
-Strong leadership and communication skills (written and oral).
-Knowledge of report writing techniques.
-Ability to organize and coordinate personnel in an emergency situation.
-Extensive knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Additional skills: EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection, Investigative Techniques
Work Environment
The Work Environment characteristics'described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
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The noise level in the work environment is occasionally near loud engines and pumps.
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OCEAN REEF PU8UC SAFETY
Title:
Public Safety Officer II -EMS Supervisor
Immediate Supervisor: Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following'" - . '.
primary areas: 1) Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical .
Service 4) Fire Suppression.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating
Procedure, and direction of the Public Safety Captain and Community
Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all
laws, policies, and ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain
proficiency in the performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as
necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating
procedures and department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public
Safety acceptance, understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. As Emergency Medical Services Supervisor, employee is accountable to the
Public Safety Department Captain and is responsible for overall management
of department medical services and reporting. Duties include but are not
limited to the following:
a. Serve as point of contact for the Department Medical Director and outside
agencies such as OSHA, HRS, etc.
b. Inventory, coordinate and order EMS supplies for the station and ALS
vehicles.
c. Inventory and control drugs (controlled and uncontrolled).
d. Maintain medical and immunization records of department personnel.
e. Coordinate and schedule necessary inoculations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERGEANT
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Requires use of computer, printer and copy machine. Also requires use of patrol vehicl~s,
fire equipment, protective equipment, manuals, reports, directories and lists.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to accomplish job.
While performing the duties of this job~ the employee frequently is required to stand and
talk or listen. the employee is required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers,
handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike poles, generators, pumps, 10 cards, tickets,
reports and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to recognize specific
colors, designs and logos.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
are required by this job including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee must
occasionally work in loud noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid
and dangerous conditions.
_ SELECTION GUIDELINES
Fonnal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check,
job related tests and certification will be required.
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Ocean Reef Public Safety
Title: Public Safety Officer III
Immediate Supervisor: Shift Sergeant
Job Description: This position is a highly experienced, multi-tas.ked employee
assigned the following primary areas: 1) Emergency Medical
Service 2) Fire Suppression 3) Patrol 4) Security
Minimum Qualifications: 10 years experience as a certified Paramedic or triple
state certification in Fire, Paramedic, and Law
Enforcement.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating
Procedure, and direction of the Public Safety Captain and Community
Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire and emergency medical services in accordance with policies
and procedures in effect or as directed via chain of command.
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Engage in fire, medical arid security training in order to attain and maintain
proficiency in the performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating
procedures and department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public Safety
acceptance, understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. Serve as a lead Paramedic while on shift, providing in-service instruction to all
medical employees.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
KnowledQe, Skills, and Ability
-Strong communication skills (written and oral).
-Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public.
-Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire and medical.
-State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications.
-Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation.
-Additional skills: Florida Drivers license, ALS, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection,
Investigative Techniques. .
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f. Schedule and conduct continuation EMS training.
g. Inspect and maintain all ALS vehicles to HRS and FAC. 100-66 standards.
h. Review, itemize and submit EMS run reports to Monroe County, Florida
HRS, and Ocean Reef Medical Director each month.
i. Prepare EMS run reports for billing.
. _ _ J: B~_'?PP'~sed. 9.f all Priority One patients for the. purpose of notifying the
Medical Director.
k. In conjunction with the Medical Director, coordinate and standardize EMS
protocols for Ocean Reef.
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8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledae. Skills. and Abilitv
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public
- Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire, and medical
- State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications
- Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation
- Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection,
Investigative techniques, knowledge of federal, state and local medical regulations.
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OCEAN REEF PUBLIC SAFETY
Title:
Public Safety Officer II
Immediate Supervisor:
Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following
primary areas: 1) Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical
Service 4) Fire Suppression.
Responsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating
Procedure, and direction of the Public Safety Captain and Community
Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all
laws, policies, and ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain
proficiency in the performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as
necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating
procedures and department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public
Safety acceptance, understanding, and approval of all those. served.
7. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
Knowledae. Skills. and Abilitv
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public
- Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire, and medical
- State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications
- Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation
- Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection,
Investigative techniques
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-Ability to complete Department's approved agility test.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PSO III (SHIFT)
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Requires frequent use of radios, sirens, emergency lights, patrol cars, fire trucks, pumper
trucks and ambulances. Also requires the use of various reports, field contact cards,
tickets, maps and lists of residents and members. Shift employees are also required to be
a minimum of advanced volunteer firefighter and paramedic. This requires that the
employee is able to use and wear protective equipment. Employees must also have the
ability to operate firefighting equipment and various other items. These employees will also
be required to train others how to properly operate firefighting and medical equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk
or listen. The employee is required to walk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers,
handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike poles, generators, pumps, 10 cards, tickets,
reports and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to recognize specific
colors, designs and logos.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
are required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee must
occasionally work in loud noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid
and dangerous conditions.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check;
job related tests and certification will be required.
OCEAN REEF PUBUC SAFETY
Title:
Public Safety Officer 1/ - Training Officer
Immediate Supervisor: Shift Sergeant
Job Description:
This position is a multi-tasked employee assigned the following .
primary areas: 1) Security 2) Patrol 3) Emergency Medical
Service 4) Fire Suppression 5) Fire/Rescue Training.
ResDonsibilities:
1. Insure compliance with ORCA Policy and Procedures, Standard Operating
Procedure, and direction of the Public Safety Captain and Community
Administrator.
2. Perform security, fire, and emergency medical services in order to uphold all
laws, policies, and ordinances in effect or as directed via chain of command.
3. Engage in fire, medical and security training in order to attain and maintain
proficiency in the performance of duties.
4. Perform routine apparatus and quarters maintenance as directed or as
necessary.
5. Submit accurate and complete written reports as required by standard operating
procedures and department directives.
6. Promote positive interaction within the community in order to enhance Public
Safety acceptance, understanding, and approval of all those served.
7. Under direction of the Training Coordinator, .conduct recruitment, training, and
development of a fully staffed Volunteer Fire Department.
a. Conduct weekly meetings of volunteers and permanent party personnel
and maintain records of training accomplished and participation.
b. Conduct monthly training as directed by the Training Coordinator.
c.. Submit monthly report of training conducted and attendance
( including volunteer service on shifts) such that accurate payment may
be made to volunteers.
8. Position may be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PSO II (SHIFT)
TOOLS AND EQUIPlVlENT US~D
Requires frequent use of radios, sirens, emergency lights, patrol cars, fire trucks, pumper
trucks and ambulances. Also requires the use of various reports, field contact cards,
tickets, maps and list of residents and members. Shift employees are also required to be a
minimum of advanced vo,lunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician or -
paramedic. This requires that the employee is able to use and wear protective equipment. .
Employees must also have the ability to operate firefighting equipment, fire pumps, hoses,
extinguishers, ladders, extraction equipment and various other items. Employees 'will also
know where to locate and use all medical equipment carried on our ACLS ambulances
such as Lifepac 11, thumper, stretcher, backboards etc.
PHYSICAL DEl\IANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
\Vhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk
or listen. The employee is required to \valk, run, climb, carry, use hands and fingers,
handle, or feel objects, hoses, axes, pike poles, generators, pumps, ill cards, tickets,
reports and reach with hands and anns. Employees are required to recognize specific
colors, designs and logos.
The ef11ployee must occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
are required by this job including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
. 'YORK ENVIRONIVIENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing functions of this job.
The noise level in the \vork environment is usually moderate, but the employee must
occasionally work in loud noise. The employee must occasionally work in very hot, humid
and dangerous conditions.
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SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interviev,r and reference
check,3.ob related tests and certification will be required.
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Knowledae. Skills. and Abilitv
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public
- Knowledge of Public Safety components in security, fire, and medical
- State Fire, Paramedic, and/or Law Enforcement Certifications
- Ability to work as a team member on a 24 hour shift operation
- Additional skills: Florida drivers license, EVOC, CPR instructor, Fire Inspection,
Investigative techniques, . Fire/rescue experience and teaching skills
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