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General Overview

This position is safety sensitive and requires fingerprinting. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information related to employment, education, certifications, and skills in the application, as it serves as the primary eligibility document. Additional assessments related to job skills may be administered prior to interview.

About the Employer

The City of Cape Coral ranks as Florida's seventh largest city, employing over 1,500 full-time staff members. It offers diverse career advancement opportunities coupled with comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing current skills, acquiring new abilities, and fostering professional relationships.

Benefits and Perks

Fully paid employee health coverage by the city, with optional add-ons for spouses and family members
Access to the City Employee Health & Wellness Center for medical services
Five weeks of paid leave combining sick and vacation days
Eleven designated paid holidays annually
Participation in a pension plan
City-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance coverage
Optional vision and dental insurance plans
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Reimbursement for gym memberships
Additional benefits and perks

Qualifications

Completion of High School Diploma or GED
Possession of a valid state driver's license, with requirement to obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire or promotion
Valid Florida Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification
State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance (Firefighter II Certification)
Successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within one year prior to the posting's close date
Meeting the physical capabilities standard set by the Cape Coral Fire Department

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responding to fire and medical emergencies alongside fire or rescue units, including basic and advanced life support operations on various units such as engine, rescue, and marine units
Removal and rescue of individuals from hazardous situations; recognition of urgent symptoms and aiding in life-saving procedures
Performing salvage tasks including deployment of salvage covers, clearing water and debris, and operating smoke ejectors
Connecting hoses and pumps, managing hose lines and nozzles, and entering burning structures to extinguish fires
Using handheld fire extinguishing devices, climbing ladders, and ventilating smoke and gases from burning buildings
Conducting daily inspections of firefighting equipment and notifying supervisors about faults; cleaning and maintenance within assigned stations

Additional Information

The city values equal employment opportunities and maintains a drug-free workplace policy.

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