Item C43
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: August 15, 2007
Di vision:
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 FirefigI1ter/EMT, effective FY2008 which would add one
additional personnel Oil-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 BOCC ACTION: None.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: Not a contract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval.
TOT AL 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
APPROVED BY: County Atty v'l!.-V'\\OMB/PurChasing ~S'V Risk Management jI/ jA.
DOCUMENTATION:
Included X
Not Required
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 11106
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:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
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 four Firefighter/EMT, effective
FY2008 which would add one additional personnel on-duty 2417 at Stations
9 (Big Coppitt) and 13 (Big Pine), and relief coverage for vacation, sick
leave, injuries, and offset some of the overtime 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 com bination system is reliant on the ready availabili ty of volunteers in order to meet
this requirement 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.
In the event of a fire in the Stock Island/Big Coppitt area, persOlmel from 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 certified EMT or Paramedic from Station 9,
failing 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 requested by the Big Pine Volunteer Chief, Malcolm Yaple,
Two additional firefighters are being requested to provide coverage during vacancies created by
inj uries, sick leave, vacation leave, kelly days, and position vacancies.
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
JOB DESCRIPTION
I>osition Title: Firefighter EMT I Date: January 28, 2006
Position Level: I FLSA Status: Nonexempt I Class Code:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
(The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be inte/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 (Basic Life SuppOli) 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 caU 24 hours pending disasters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Responds to lire alarms and other emergency calls. Operates firefighting and EMS apparatus and equipment.
Contains, suppresses and extinguishes tires; 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 operntional 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 oflire stations and demonstrates tire 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 n:cording activities to include, but not limited to: writing memos and summaries; reporting volunteer
attendnnce; completing incident and patient care reports; and reporting equipment and apparatus defects.*
9. Works shifl 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, and EMS protocols. Attends training, company drills, and adminiSh-ative sessions as required.
11, Performs othCl similar and related duties as required.
*Indicates an "essential" job function
])osition Title: Firefighter EMT
Position Level: FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: January 28, 2006
Class Corle:
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
Impact of Actions:
Complexity:
Decision Making:
Communication
with Others:
Managelial 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 G33, or cOI]lply with same within one year of date of hire. Florida
certified Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, and current CPR and
EVOC certifications.
I year prior related work experience as a firefighter Ol' volunteer firefighter
preferred, preferably in Monroe County. Trained, experienced and otherwise
qualified to drive fire 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 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 requiring the interpretation and
application of a substantial variety of procedures, policics, and/or precedents
used in combination, Frequently, the application of multiple, technical
activities is employed; therefore, analytical ability and inductive thinking is
required. Problem solving illvolves identification and analysis of diverse
Issues,
Supervision is prcsent to cstablish general objectives relative to a specific
project, to outline the desired end product and to identify potential resources
for assistance, Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply
the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret
precedents, and adopt standard methods or practices to meet variations in facts
andlor condi tions.
Regular internal and external contacts required to carry 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 respollsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of temporary
or Iesscr certified workers,
Working Conditions/ Wod( rcquircs extrcme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point
Physical Effort:
Other:
of physical fatigue, Work environment involves exposure to job hazards
where there is a high possibility of injury.
Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately
Pl'eccding application, and sign a sworn statement attesting to this fact as
required by Florida Statutes.
AFFROV ALS
Position Title: Firefighter EMT
Position Level: I FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: January 28, 2006
Class Code:
1
I
Deptlrtlllt?lt ficNd:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
[)iviskul Dilt'cIL )1':
Name:
Signature:
Date:
County Admimsfrlltor
Name:
Si~~nature:
Date:
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
JOB DESCRIPTION
I>osition Title: Firefighter Paramedic Date: January 28, 2006
Position Level: 1 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Class Code:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
(The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature ami
level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive iuventOlY 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 (ires, performing emergency medical techniques (Advanced Life SuppOli) 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
1. Responds tll fire alarms and other emergency calls. Operates firefightil1g 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 Director andim online physician control and in accordance with protocols and Florida Law,
Communicates with disp~ltch and receiving hospitals, *
3, inspects. cleans and maintains personal protective ensemble, assigned apparatus and equipment, and station to
ensure operational readiness,
4, inspects, tests andmuintains fire wells and hydrants; learns fire well, hydrant, and other water supply locations.
Learns layout orthe 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 conected.
6. Conducts trainll1g and drills offire department operations and procedures with volunteer firefighters as required,
7. Conducts tours of lire stations and demonstrates fire equipment. Presents and/or participates in fire prevention,
first aid. CPR c lasses, 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 (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. 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 Paramedic
l>osition Level: 7 FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: January 28, 2006
Class Code:
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Experience:
Impact of Actions:
Complexity:
Decision Making:
Communication
with Others:
Managerial SJdlls:
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 t1Ol'ida Statutes,
Chapter 633, or comply with same within one year of date of hire. FlOl'ida
eertifjed Paramedic~ and current CPR and EVOC certifications.
1 year prior related work experience as a firefighter or volunteer firefighter
preferred, preferably in Monroe County. Trained, experienced and otherwise
qualified to dl'ive fire apparatus and emergency medical care vehicle, maintain
the appropriate class of driver's license and completion of an approved EVOC
COUl'se in accordance with Florida Statutes.
Makes recommendations or 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 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; therefore, analytical ability and ii1ductive thinking is
required, Problem solving involves identification and analysis of diverse
Issues,
Supervision is present 10 establish general objectives relative to a specific
project, to outline the desired end product and to identify potential resources
for assistance. Independent judgmcnt is required to identify; selcct, and apply
the mosl appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, interpret
precedents, and adopt standard melhods or practices to meet variations in facts
and/or conditions,
Regular internal and cxlcmal contacts required to carry out programs and to
explain specialized matters. Occasionally requires contacts with officials at
highcr levels on matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion 01'
with the public involving the enforcement of regulations, policies and
procedures,
Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of temporary
or lesscr cCI'tified workcrs,
Working Conditions/ Work requires cxtreme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point
Physical Effort:
Other:
of physical fatigue. Work environment involves exposure to job hazards
where there is a high possibility of injmy.
Must be a non-uscr of tobacco products for at least one 0) yeal' immediately
Pl'eceding application, and sign a swam statement attesting to this fact as
rcquired by Florida Statutes,
AFFROV ALS
Position Title: Firefighter Paramedic
Position Level: FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Date: January 28, 2006
Class Code:
Dc,/Xll'llllcnt J-k:/(i:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Division Dil'L't'l< 11:'
Name:
Signature:
Date:
County Administnlior
Name:
Signature:
Dale: