Firefighter Position Available In Santa Rosa, Florida

$42k
Per Year
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $30k – $51k Per Year Firefighter
City Of Milton

Occupation:

Firefighters

Location:

Milton, FL – 32570
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12487207

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

5/22/2025

Updated:

5/22/2025

Expires:

7/21/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Veteran Friendly Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week
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FIREFIGHTER

Job Details
Job Location
Milton, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(These examples are only representative work
samples for this classification and do not include all duties or special work
assignments that may be required of this classification or job.)

• Ability to drive fire department apparatus to emergency scene or other
  assignment
• Ability to respond to emergency calls including fires and fire alarms, emergency
  medical calls, hazardous conditions, and other emergency situations.
• Ability to perform firefighting duties, perform rescue activities, provide
  emergency medical care, and stabilize hazardous situations.
• Ability to operate and maintain firefighting equipment and tools.
• Assists in the maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment.
• Attends ongoing training classes and drills.
• Performs fire prevention duties as assigned.
• Ability to perform clean-up and salvage operations.
• Must be proficient in the use of extrication equipment, including Jaws-of-Life,
  for extractions.
• Works in areas with regular hazards, such as: fire, explosions, hazardous
  chemicals, fire gases, traffic, dogs, hysterical relatives, unfamiliar surroundings
  and electricity.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the prevention and suppression of
  fires.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city and the location of important buildings,
  hydrants and water mains.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances.
• Knowledge of first aid and skill in its application.
• Ability to deal tactfully, fairly and courteously with the public.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and to react quickly and calmly in
  emergencies, to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable
  courses of action.
• Ability to perform physical activities of strength and agility.

HOURS OF WORK, SUPERVISORY RFSPONSIBILI’IY AND ACCOUNTABILI’IY REQUIREMENTS

• Shift work as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays; subject to
  emergency call-out.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• Generally reports to the officer in charge.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

This is a non-supervisory position in the protection of life and property through
activities of fire suppression and fire prevention. Assigned duties are performed in
accordance with city ordinances, State statutes, Federal laws and departmental
rules and regulations. A supervisor regularly checks work performed and gives
specific instruction as required. Work is evaluated through results by the
examination of reports, personal instructions and work records.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Very Heavy Work requiring exertion of 200
pounds of force occasionally, 100 pounds of force frequently, and 50 pounds of force
constantly in the performance of fire suppression duties, to assist injured persons,
and to use emergency equipment and related fire apparatus. Employee is regularly
required to use hands and fingers to grasp, carry, or feel, reach with hands and
arms, climb, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, push, pull, lift,
talk, smell, and hear. Must be able to drive and operate emergency vehicles,
including the ability to operate a manual transmission. Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

No previous experience required. Must meet all minimum entrance standards as defined by state statute,
including, but not limited to non-use of all tobacco products for one (1) year
prior to employment, not have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor
directly related to the position of employment sought, be in good physical
condition as determined by a medical examination including, but not limited
to, the provisions of

NFPA 1582. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, ETC.

• High school diploma
• Current and valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with E endorsement.
• Valid State of Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards certification Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.