Firefighter EMT​/Paramedic

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.

• Valid EMT and/or Paramedic License issued by the State of Florida (or proof that you are currently enrolled and will have your State EMT license)
• Valid State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards (or proof that you are currently enrolled and will have your State Firefighter certificate)
• Current BLS Card
• Current ACLS Card (Paramedic Only)
• Supplemental Application. Go to this link and complete the Supplemental Application. You cannot submit your application without submitting this in the attachments section of the application. north-port-fire-rescue-supplemental-application-1.pdf

There are 142 (Including District Chiefs, Lieutenants, Firefighter/Paramedics, and Firefighter/EMT's) line positions, not including administrative staff.

North Port Fire Rescue covers just over 104 square miles and an approximate population of 93,000+ from six fire stations (seventh station currently being built). Our daily line staffing covers 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:
Respond to both fire and medical emergencies, performing fire suppression activities, providing emergency medical care to injured or sick individuals on scene, operating firefighting and medical equipment, and participating in rescue operations, all while maintaining fire station upkeep and undergoing continuous training to stay proficient in both firefighting and emergency medical techniques.

• Respond to fire and emergency medical calls; evaluate situations and assist with administering medical treatment per Emergency Medical Services (EMS) guidelines.
• Drive and operate apparatus and equipment safely in response to and in the mitigation of emergencies.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions including but not limited to fire, chemicals, heat, smoke, gas, moving vehicles, confined spaces, heights, and flood waters. Stretch hose lines and direct fire streams to extinguish and contain fires; raise and climb ladders to perform search and rescue procedures along with ventilation of burning structures.
• Proactively clean and maintain fire station facilities and equipment and other related apparatus.
• Operate emergency radios.
• Participate in drills, classes and schools in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and other fire service-related areas.
• Operate equipment used for the control and extinguishment of fires such as: fire hose, nozzles, ladders, ropes, axes, water tools and appliances, aerial ladder devices, rescue equipment, power and manual hand tools, self‑contained breathing apparatus, firefighting protective clothing ensemble, hazardous materials protective clothing and related tools and equipment.
• Operate equipment required for treatment of the sick and injured including bandages, splints, blood pressure monitoring equipment, spinal immobilization equipment, hydraulic power tools for extrication purposes and other medical treatment hand tools.
• Non‑emergency related duties include but are not limited to conducting readiness inspections of apparatus and equipment, pre‑fire planning of buildings, lift assists, smoke detector assistance, report writing, and public relations details.
• Compliance with North Port Fire Rescue Rules & Regulations, Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Guidelines, and Emergency Medical Protocols.
• Adopt and embody the mission statement:
  Provide exceptional public safety services in a safe, compassionate and professional manner.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City‑directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)

• In addition to the requirements listed in the License and Certificates section, graduation from an…