FIRE FIGHTER/EMT (23523)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is hiring for a full-time firefighter/EMT position. Must hold valid BLS/CPR, Florida EMT, and Florida Fire Fighter certificates; driver’s license must be current. Applicants will face a written exam, CPAT or BPAT, and extensive background checks.

Veterans with DD-214 receive preference. Testing dates are scheduled in January 2027, with a tentative start in March 2027, and close date on 01/17/2027.

Competenze

• Valid BLS/CPR certification from an approved provider.
• Florida EMT certification must be valid and maintained during employment.
• Florida Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance or Completion from the State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
• Valid Florida driver's license and maintenance during employment.
• Copies of all required certifications must be presented at the written test.
• Must pass written fire and medical exams.
• Veterans with DD-214 or equivalent qualify for Veteran’s Preference.
• Background checks and Fit for Duty per NFPA 1582 guidelines.

Conoscenze

BLS/CPR Certification

EMT Certification

Florida Fire Fighter Certificate

Driver's License

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Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full-Time

CLOSE DATE: 01/17/2027

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess on thedate of written testing, a valid Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification from an approved provider PLUS a valid State of Florida EMT Certification and both must be maintained during the term of employment. Applicants must possess on the date of written testing a Florida State Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance or Letter of Completion from the State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. ***Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be presented at the time of written test administration.*** Applicants will be required to take and pass a written fire and medical exam. Physical Abilities Test: Applicants shall have the option to submit either a valid National Testing Network Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) that has been successfully completed within one year of the date of the written exam or applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Brevard Physical Abilities Test (BPAT). The BPAT is offered at no cost to the candidate. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute, Chapter 295, must submit their applicable DD-214, valid military certification, and/ or military discharge papers to Human Resources by the date of written testing. Veteran’s Preference points will be added to a passing written test score. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County or another agency. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a physical examination, in accordance with the most current NFPA 1582 guidelines and be found Fit for Duty under those guidelines. ***Information regarding the written test date, time, and location will be emailed to qualified applicants two (2) weeks prior to testing dates, which are currently scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2027 and Saturday, January 30, 2027.*** The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Monday, March 29, 2027.