Firefighter​/EMT

We exist to provide Town of Orange Park residents with an elite level of professional services.

The mission begins with the Town’s motto, “Closer to What Matters,” and what matters is our people.

We are a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who share the common goal of being the premier government agency in Northeast Florida. We believe that safe neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, well‑kept facilities, clean water, and friendly neighborhood events bringing the community together are just some of the ways Orange Park team members benefit our residents. If you are ready to see the meaningful difference you make in the daily lives of others, you have come to the right place.

Applicants and candidates can see the Town’s commitment to our team members through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits plans, supplemental plans, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and evolving employee engagement, development, and advocacy strategies.

The most common traits of successful team members include reliability, dedication to service, and collaborative mentality. We embrace candidates who share in our core values of integrity, accountability, transparency, ethics, and economic stewardship. Come join a team that will definitely bring you “closer to what matters.”

Firefighter / EMT shall be under the immediate supervision of their company officer. Their foremost and primary responsibility is to respond as part of a company to fire and other emergency incidents to suppress fire, rescue victims, provide emergency medical care and perform other duties as required to mitigate the incident. Secondary to this is the preservation of evidence to determine the cause of fire, inspection surveys for pre planning and preventative / corrective maintenance of the station, apparatus and equipment.

Assignments may be made through oral or written instructions, and work is under close supervision most of the time, but there are times when courses of action must be determined by the firefighter.

• Respond with their units to all alarms and emergency calls and perform duties as required to save life and property.
• During duty cycles they shall keep the station house and premises neat, clean and in good order.
• Assist in keeping fire apparatus, equipment and tools in a clean and serviceable condition at all times.
• Assist the driver / operator in the initial daily inspection, vehicle check‑off, washing and waxing of their respective apparatus and equipment. Also, cleaning and upkeep of equipment after returning from a call, drill or training activity.
• Participate in all training activities as required by their company officer.
• Keep self and personal equipment, uniforms, protective clothing, locker, etc. in a neat and clean condition.
• Be familiar with and obedient to department rules, regulations, and SOP’s, as well as responsive to established chain of command.
• The EMT will perform all emergency procedures, as outlined in FAC 64J, and assist the paramedic in treatment and transport of the sick and injured.
• Maintain certification/s as required by FS 401 and FAC 64J.
• While on duty, you must have available for inspection the EMT state certification card and all other certifications required by FS 401 and FAC 64J.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

• State of Florida Firefighter Certificate as required by FS 633 and FAC 69A-37
• State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician as required by FS 401 and FAC 64J-1
• Valid Florida Class D Driver’s License
• Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course Certificate (preferred)
• Must have within 1 year

• Must have the knowledge of modern firefighting practices, principles and procedures including fire suppression, salvage and overhaul, ventilation, hydraulics, rescue, and operation of firefighting tools and equipment.
• Sh…