Firefighter

APPLICANTS WHO APPLY ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 8, 2026, WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE HIRING MANAGER FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

The City of Melbourne is hiring one position which will be funded through the Department of Homeland Security FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. The city expects to retain this position after the grant award has been expended. In addition, we are looking to establish an eligibility list for future anticipated openings.

Solo Paramedic Pay of $10,000/annually (FY2026) and $12,000/annually (FY 2027) starts upon clearance as a solo medic.

Education Incentive – Individuals hired with an associate or bachelor’s degree that qualifies for State Supplemental Compensation will have their salary adjusted by two steps. Each step is approximately a 2.5% increase.

Personnel who earn and maintain technical certifications for Rope, Vehicle Machinery Rescue (VMR) and Confined Space shall receive incentive pay of $100.00 per month. Personnel who earn Trench, Structural Collapse and Swiftwater technician certifications will receive an additional $25.00 per month, per certification.

REQUIRES 56 HOUR WORK WEEK

General duty work in the prevention of fire damage and emergency pre-hospital medical care. Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. Work occasionally involves strenuous exertion under hazards and such handicaps as smoke, heat, and cramped spaces. The employee may be assigned to the operation of a piece of equipment. Although prevention of fire damage and emergency medical care is the most important portion of the work, a part of the time is spent in training, study, and in maintaining and cleaning fire department equipment, apparatus, and quarters.

Work is performed as a member of a team and a superior officer is usually available to assign definite duties. Work is reviewed by observation of results obtained and methods used.

• Combat, extinguish, and prevent fires.
• Drive cars, pick-up trucks and other fire department vehicles.
• Communicate with the public and use a radio.
• Read training manuals, books and maps.
• Draw pre-plans.
• Perform housekeeping, cleaning equipment and buildings.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Inspect, clean, carry and raise ladders.
• Inspect, don and clean self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Identify and inventory equipment and tools.
• Set up portable pumps and hoses.
• Fabricate salvage and overhaul equipment.
• Operation of various manual, electric, and gas operated tools.
• Operation of various types of lifting and hoisting equipment.
• Identify sprinkler connections, utility shut-off and other construction features.
• Identify safety problems.
• Tie ropes for rescue and various knots.
• Identify symbols, signs and colors for hazardous materials.
• Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care, CPR, Basic life support, first aid, etc.
• Perform extrication using power equipment.
• Perform manual forcible entry using an axe, pry bar, crowbar, etc.
• Advance hose line for fire suppression (charged and uncharged).
• Other job-related duties as required.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

High school diploma or GED required.

State of Florida certification as a Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician and completion of Fire Minimum Standards as required by the State of Florida.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver’s license must obtain the Florida driver’s license within 10 days of employment.

Hiring process includes a written exam (minimum average score of 60% and have at least 50% in each category to pass), physical abilities evaluation (pass/fail), medical scenario (pass/fail) and an interview.

Position requires pre-employment agreement which includes remaining tobacco free during employment.

Candidates must bring copies of required certificates with them to the written examination. If copies of ALL…