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Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic* preferred)
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$51,602 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Firefighter/EMT Base salary = $53,052 FF/EMT - $18.893 per hour ($47,157 per year) Holiday pay ($5,895 per year) 1.5% increase after 1-year probationary period Shift consists of 24/48-hour work schedule (2,496 hours/year)
•Firefighter/Paramedic Base salary = $64,648 FF/EMT - $18.893 per hour ($47,157per year) Paramedic
• incentive $4.13 per hour ($10,308 per year) Holiday pay ($7,183 per year) 1.5% increase after 1-year probationary period Shift consists of 24/48-hour work schedule (2,496 hours/year) Proposed 24/72 work schedule to be effective April 1, 2028, pending funding approval.
Minimum requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent Valid Florida driver's license Possess an EVOC certificate of completion Ability to read, write and speak English Current State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Minimum Standards Firefighter Certification Current State of Florida EMT Certification for EMT Current State of Florida Paramedic Certification for PM
• National Testing Network (Fire Teams and CPAT required)