City of Tampa

This is responsible technical work involving coordinating, overseeing and performing the maintenance and repairs of highly specialized Fire and Rescue equipment.

The employee in this class of work is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) assigned to the municipal fire department. Assignments are of more than average difficulty and require that the employee become appropriately certified to perform repairs on the SCBA. The employee works under the direct supervision of the Rescue Chief. The exercise of reasonable initiative and independent judgment is required in recommending equipment for purchase and in preparing operating procedures for equipment currently being utilized. Tact and courtesy are required of this employee when interacting with the public and when representing the department on a variety of committees. Although assigned to a standard 40-hour workweek, the employee is expected to maintain combat firefighting and rescue skill and be available for service in emergencies. Work is reviewed through periodic observation and results obtained.

Performs repairs and annual testing of all SCBA equipment; maintains database of all SCBA equipment, testing, repair, and inventory; maintains proficiency and certification as a SCBA repair technician.

Coordinates all off-duty employment requiring Paramedics and EMTs: coordinates with off-duty employers; hires all personnel; handles invoicing for events, payroll dispersal and equipment fees; maintains all equipment, supplies and radios; arranges for vehicles needed for assignments.

Coordinates City sponsored special events; attends all city department coordinator meetings for special events; coordinates personnel deployment and supervises all major assignments; keeps records of all activity during events i.e. medical records; coordinates with Communications Division.

Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for immediate repair of medical equipment, stretchers and hardware; addresses all supply and equipment needs of Department on a daily basis by monitoring changes in needs and providing equipment, supplies and training to meet these needs.

Performs repairs on medical equipment within scope of training and ability; maintains golf cart ambulances and trailer; is responsible for maintenance of breathing air compressors; maintains vehicles assigned to the EEMS office.

Is responsible for: researching new medical supplies and equipment; implementing new supplies and equipment for Rescue and Combat Divisions; rescue supply/equipment budget; writing equipment specifications and initiating bids for equipment purchases, repair, necessary supplies, and maintenance contracts; working directly with Fiscal Analyst and Purchasing Department.

Performs related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of: the principles, practices, skills, and techniques of emergency medical care.

Working knowledge of: departmental rules, regulations and Standard Operating Guidelines; TFR ALS and BLS medical protocols; TFR ALS/BLS determination protocol; computers and applicable software.

Ability to: speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and on a variety of subjects related to TFR operations and TFR EMS operations; maintain effective working relationships with other TFR employees, the TFR Medical Director, representatives of hospitals and other related agencies and/or authorities.

Current employment as a Rescue Lieutenant or Captain with Tampa Fire Rescue; five (5) years as a paramedic with TFR; three (3) years of service on a rescue unit and/or as a Captain on a paramedic engine company. Special consideration will be given to: Captains with six (6) years of service as a Lieutenant or Captains assigned to an ALS engine company as a paramedic of record.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and current State of Florida certification as a Paramedic.