Firefighter I​/EMT

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All positions currently accepting applications are listed below. Applications can be completed online or in person at our Human Resources Office at 500 Third Street NW. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Team at  or hum

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• Final date to receive applications: November 9, 2026
• FF I / EMT
  • $49,021 Annually (2,496 Hours /Year)
• Paramedic Incentive: $12,000/year
• Technical Rescue Team Pay - Additional $2,000/Year
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Plan
• 24/48 Hour Shift Work
• 17 Kelly Days Per Year
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year (an Additional $2,376/Year Benefit)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits – Day One
• Co-Sponsored Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Social Security Coverage
• 457 Deferred Plan Options
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – to Include Mental Health Assistance/Services

Are you passionate about serving the community and making a difference? We're looking for dedicated firefighters to join our dynamic, forward thinking department. As a part of our team, you’ll be supported by an organization that is committed to investing in both the fire department and the community we serve.

We provide on-going training, state-of-the-art equipment, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and professional development. Whether you're responding to emergencies or engaging in community outreach, you'll play a vital role in keeping our community safe and strong.

Performs skilled work in responding to all types of emergency incidents. Utilizes firefighting equipment to perform fire suppression tasks, including fire extinguishment, salvage and overhaul, building ventilation, and search and rescue operations. Assists in the control and abatement of chemicals at hazardous material incidents. Administers basic or advanced life support to patients, including implementing victim extrication procedures, checking and recording vital signs, stabilizing injured patients and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.

Performs facility cleaning and sanitation duties, maintains fire equipment and ensures apparatus readiness. Participates in training drills and educational classes. Participates in commercial and multifamily residential pre-fire planning; assists with public education, community relations programs and other community events and services. Performs hydrant maintenance, flow testing and mapping. Assists in preparing required reports to document specific details of fire and emergency response calls.

May be required to assist with fire prevention activities and local/state crisis mitigation events. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.

• Sufficient knowledge of firefighting techniques and practices.
• Physical ability, strength, and flexibility sufficient to perform essential job functions without risking of endangering oneself or others.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in the course of rescue or fire suppression activities.
• Ability to operate fire equipment, and to work for long periods of time under adverse conditions.
• Ability to speak and write understandably in order to effectively convey information to others.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and react calmly and responsively during emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Must be a High School graduate or possess a state recognized equivalent diploma.
• Must have State of Florida Firefighter I and II certification in accordance with National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1001, and Florida Statutes 633.34.
• Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter, 64J-1008.
• Must have adequate knowledge of emergency medical technician procedures, including CPR and AED usage. (Paramedic certification in accordance with Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64J-1.008 and possession of ACLS is preferred.)
• Must have Emergency…