Firefighter EMT​/Paramedic

Overview

Submit your supporting documents. Your application will not be complete until you submit legible copies of each of the documents listed below. These documents are required to be electronically attached to your application. Documents must be uploaded before submitting the application.

There are 142 line positions (including District Chiefs, Lieutenants, Firefighter/Paramedics, and Firefighter/EMTs) not including administrative staff. North Port Fire Rescue covers just over 104 square miles and serves a population of 93,000+ from six fire stations (seventh station currently under construction). Our daily line staffing includes 3 ALS Engines, three ALS Quints, one Tanker (Tender), seven ALS Rescues, and two District Chiefs.

The duties of firefighter/EMT and firefighter/paramedics include but are not limited to responding to fire and medical emergencies, performing fire suppression activities, providing emergency medical care on scene, operating firefighting and medical equipment, participating in rescue operations, maintaining fire station upkeep, and undergoing continuous training to stay proficient in firefighting and emergency medical techniques.

• Responds to fire and emergency medical calls; evaluates situations and administers medical treatment per EMS guidelines.
• Drives and operates apparatus and equipment safely in response to and in the mitigation of emergencies.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions including fire, chemicals, heat, smoke, gas, moving vehicles, confined spaces, heights, and flood waters. Stretch hose lines and direct fire streams, raise and climb ladders for search and rescue procedures and ventilation.
• Proactively cleans and maintains fire station facilities and equipment and other related apparatus.
• Operate emergency radios.
• Participates in drills, classes and schools in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and related fire service areas.
• Operates equipment used for firefighting and medical treatment, including hoses, nozzles, ladders, rescue equipment, PPE, and related tools.
• Non-emergency duties include readiness inspections, pre-fire planning, lift assists, report writing, and public relations.
• Compliance with North Port Fire Rescue Rules & Regulations, Policies and Procedures, SOPs, and EMS Protocols.
• Adopt and embody the mission:
  Provide exceptional public safety services in a safe, compassionate and professional manner.

(These essential job functions are not a complete statement of all duties. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including city-directed work during emergencies.)

In addition to license requirements, graduation from an accredited high school or a valid equivalency diploma is required.

• Progressive knowledge and application of firefighting and emergency medical skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions under varied conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working skills and knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret English.
• Ability to apply common sense to instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Computer literate and able to use word processing programs and basic computer operations.
• Work under stress while performing at a high level.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness while wearing PPE including SCBA and turnout gear.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or have GED.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must hold a current State of Florida Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance.
• Must be certified by the State of Florida as an EMT or Paramedic.

Part 1

• Fire Team Test - Applicants must achieve a passing score. Scores will be averaged and ranked.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Must have taken and passed CPAT within the past 12 months. To apply and schedule, visit , select North Port Fire District, read requirements, and follow CPAT instructions.

Part 2

• City of North Port Application - Complete in full. All information must be true, current, accurate and complete.
• CPAT and Fire Team must be…