Certified Firefighter​/EMT

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the base salary for the position is $57,449.26. The $60,321.72 salary listed above included a 5% firefighter/emt pay supplement. After the paramedic license is obtained, the salary will be $64,630.42 ($57,449.26 plus 12.5% firefighter/paramedic pay supplement). The earning potential for a firefighter/paramedic, depending on qualifications and assignment, is up to $72,951.58 within the first year of employment.

• minimum age of 18 years of age.
• high school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• must possess current state of florida firefighter ii certificate at time of application.
• must be in the last semester of a state of florida paramedic program at the time of application. Documentation from the school must be submitted.
• state of florida paramedic license must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• candidate physical ability test (cpat) administered through the national testing network. Your test results must be submitted with your application.
• completion of the emergency vehicle operators course (evoc) preferred.
• must successfully pass the swim test prior to submitting an application. Swim test results must be submitted with your application.
• current basic life support (bls) for healthcare provider certification through the american heart association or equivalent is required.
• advanced cardiovascular life support (acls) certification through the american heart association or equivalent is preferred.
• must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application a certified department of motor vehicles entire driving history.
• if ever arrested, candidates must submit an official court disposition with the application. Official court dispositions can be obtained from the clerk of the court in the county in which the incident occurred. Arrest records must be submitted to the bureau of human resources on or before the closing date of this job announcement.
• if claiming veteran's preference, candidates must provide a dd214 member 4 form with the application.

do not submit the on-line application until you have attained all the required documents listed below. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

• a certified department of motor vehicles entire driving history for every state in which a driver license was held within the last 10 years. The search date must be within one month of the date the application is received in human resources.
• current state of florida firefighter ii certificate.
• current state of florida emergency medical technician license.
• candidate physical ability test (cpat) administered through the national testing network. Test completion date must be within 1 year of the date of the application.
• swim test results must be attached to the application.
• current basic life support (bls) for healthcare provider through the american heart association or equivalent.

all required documents must be attached to the application. Applicants who fail to submit the required documents with the application will be removed from processing. No exceptions will be made.

to view information on cpat: cpat information, cpat preparation guide, cpat video presentation. To view information on the swim test: broward college testing center, broward college testing information guide, broward fire academy, bfa physical ability test information. To view information on obtaining the required driving history: driving history information.

this is technical work in the field of emergency response in the application of emergency medical care; in the prevention, control, and suppression of fire (both structural and non-structural); and in response to natural and human-made disasters. Work is public safety oriented in the protection of life and property through the application of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fields of fire science, hazardous materials management, building construction, and emergency medicine.

Work is of a physical nature and involves an element of personal danger. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in addressing emergency situations. Work assignments and instructions are received from a supervisor who reviews work methods and results through observation, reports and discussion. Incumbents perform essential functions as outlined herein according to location and functional assignment area.

Performs related work as directed.

broward sheriff's office is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the americans with disabilities act, broward sheriff's office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants who qualify will be…