Freelance Rope Rescue Technician Jobs in Florida

Salary: $35.96 Hourly
Location : 2586 Partin Settlement Rd., Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02752
Department: EMERG SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/31/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description of Duties
**This position is subject to close at any time**
For consideration, the following certifications must be uploaded at the time of application in one (1) PDF file:

• Florida Firefighter II
• Florida State Fire Instructor I Certificate
• Florida State Engineers Certification(within 12 months of initial hire)
• Florida State Fire Officer I Certificate
• Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida

Please do not upload any additional certifications, licenses or documents.
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform responsible management work involving the coordination of training policies and procedures of subordinate Fire personnel to ensure compliance with all departmental policies, procedures and State and National Standards regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification function at mid-levelmanagement and are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of training operations. Employees work with considerable independence in the delivery of fire service training. The objective is to ensure the general welfare and safety of fire crews and the general public.
Essential Job Functions
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Fire Service crews and Training Lieutenant's according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; assists in formulation and delivery of training procedures and performs in-service training of Fire Fighters; conducts safetybriefing to ensure dissemination of all pertinent information; enforces departmental rules, policies and regulations; assists in the development and planning of emergency response.
• Supports Battalion Chief in planning, organizing and implementing department goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Communicates with dispatch, fire officers and related personnel for the accurate and efficient dissemination of information.
• Drives, operates and inspects Fire Department vehicles; operates, utilizes and inspects Fire Department equipment and gear; operates, tests and inspects pumps and hydrants; ensures repair, readiness and accessibility of all fire rescue equipment.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: Two (2) years' professional experience as a Company Officer.
Required Certifications:

• Florida Firefighter II
• Florida State Fire Instructor I Certificate
• Florida State Engineers Certification (within 12 months of initial hire)
• Florida State Fire Officer I Certificate
• Current Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer or CPR equivalent certification from an organization approved by the Bureau of EMS pursuant to 64J-2.038, Florida Administrative Code.
• 16 Hour EVOC course approved by the State of Florida
• Valid Florida Driver License

Preferred Certifications:

• Hazardous Material Technician
• Technical Rescue
• Rope Technician
• VMR Technician
• Trench Technician
• Confined Space Technician
• Collapse Technician
• Florida State Certified Paramedic

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively train and manage staff comprised of professionals and entry level management engaged in carrying out fire suppression, EMS, hazardous materials control functions.
• Through knowledge of current principles and practices of fire rescue and paramedic work, governing laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Through knowledge of pre-established County, County and State policies and procedures applicable to the work.
• Ability to supervise and provide safe First Aide/medical rescue methods, procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand, follow, direct and supervise written and oral instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Skill in analytically observing, and objectively and clearly reporting routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities.
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental staff, supervisors and the general public.
• Skill in operating moderately heavy/heavy fire rescue vehicles and equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Very Heavy
• 100 pounds lifting.
  Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Requires physical agility in climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching.
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Requires exposure to extreme heat and adverse or hazardous atmospheres, as well as adverse weather conditions.
Employee Benefits
Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.
Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan
Coverage
Employee
Employee + 1
Family
Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$130.46
$202.93
HRA Buy-Up
$37.60
$174.33
$271.19
Dental Base
$0.00
$12.72
$23.42
Dental Buy-Up
$3.35
$19.24
$32.63
Vision
$3.42
$6.84
$9.15
Short-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Long-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.
Basic Life Insurance Policy
At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Employee Health Center
The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals
Service Time
Accruals Per Month
1 month - 5 years
40 Hour Employee = 8 hours
48 Hour Shift Employee = 12 hours
5 years and 1 month - 10 years
40 Hour Employee = 10 hours
48 Hour Shift Employee = 14 hours
10 years and 1 month - 15 years
40 Hour Employee = 12 hours
48 Hour Shift Employee = 16 hours
15 years and 1 month - 20 years
40 Hour Employee = 13.34 hours
48 Hour Shift Employee = 18 hours
20 years and over
40 Hour Employee = 16.66 hours
48 Hour Shift Employee = 20 hours
Sick Leave Accruals
Classification
Accruals Per Month
40 Hour Employee
8 hours
48 Hour Shift Employee
12 hours
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)**

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving - Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day.

**All bargaining unit employees shall work holidays, if scheduled, at their regular rate of pay. Bargaining unit employees will receive 156 hours of Holiday Leave (Floating Holiday) per year at the employee's regular rate of pay. All 156 hours of Holiday Leave will be available for use by employees on the first of the year. Newly hired firefighters will receive a pro-rated number of hours depending on their hire date at a rate of twelve (12) hours per month.
Sick Leave Bank
Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program
Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Up to five (5) working days off.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.
Uniform Maintenance
Bargaining unit members will receive $300.00 annually for uniform maintenance and for the purchase of work shoes.
Supplemental Pay
Upon meeting and maintaining the required certifications and qualifications, and engaging in performing such duties, eligible personnel will be eligible to receive additional Supplemental Pay:

• Paramedic Incentive: up to $10,500 annually
• Riding out of Grade: from $300 up to $900 annually
• Squad/Special Operation: Up to an additional $1.50 per hour
• Heavy Rescue: Up to an additional $2.00 per hour
• Citizen Public Educator: up to $800 per year
• Paramedic Preceptor: Up to an additional $2.08 per hour
• Aerial Pay: Up to an additional $0.20 per hour
• Department Education:
  1. Associate degree: $0.60 per hour
  2. Bachelor's degree: $1.20 per hour
  3. Master's degree: $1.80 per hour

• Statute 633.422 Firefighters State Education Incentive
  1. Associate degree: $50 a month
  2. Bachelor's degree: $110 a month
• FF Officer 3 Certification Incentive: $0.12

• FF Officer 4 Certification Incentive: $0.24
• FF Safety Officer Certification Incentive: $0.12
• Special Operations Incident Commander: $1.00

• FF Officer 3 Certification Incentive: $0.12

• FF Officer 4 Certification Incentive: $0.24
• FF Safety Officer Certification Incentive: $0.12
• Special Operations Incident Commander: $1.00
• FF Fire Instructor 1, 2, 3 Certification Incentive: $0.12 per hour
• FF ACLS Instructor Certification Incentive: $0.12 per hour
• All personnel shall be eligible for the following lump sum payment:
  1. Live Fire Instructor I $200.00
  2. IPAT Passing - one time $300.00
• BMI incentive $20.00

These are some of the Supplemental Pay incentives available to increase your earning opportunities.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2025, County contribution for Special Risk members is 32.79%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legi...