FIRE MEDIC (23524)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Brevard County Fire Rescue is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic. The position is full-time with a $7,000 sign-on bonus and a starting annual salary of $64,971.97, increasing to $68,114.38 once Paramedic solo status is attained. Typical shifts are 24 hours on, 48 hours off. Applicants must meet all certification/licensing requirements and pass exams, background checks, and CPAT/BPAT as specified.

Preference given to veterans; tobacco-free requirement; hurricane disaster duties may apply.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification from an approved agency.
• State of Florida Paramedic certification.
• Florida Driver's license in good standing.
• CPAT or Brevard BPAT as required for hiring.

Responsabilités

• Protective service work including fighting fires and preventing fires.
• Provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) at emergency scenes.
• Respond to disasters or emergencies as directed by the Fire Chief.

Connaissances

ACLS certification

Paramedic certification

Florida drivers license

CPAT/BPAT

Description du poste

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

Full-Time

CLOSE DATE: 01/17/2027

**$7,000.00 BONUS** Included with your first payroll check after successful completion of the entire hiring/onboarding process.

FIREMEDIC (Firefighter/Paramedic) salary is $64,971.97 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Once Paramedic solo status is obtained, the salary increases to $68,114.38. Candidates with verifiable, prior Florida Firefighter/Paramedic experience may be eligible for an advanced initial step placement, (up to Step 5), subject to review and approval by the Fire Chief. Additional incentives may be available, in accordance with the current IAFF Rank & File Bargaining Agreement. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs experienced protective service work controlling, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and performing Advanced Life Support (ALS) at emergency scenes. ***All applicants must not have been users of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their application for employment as a firefighter with Brevard County Fire Rescue, and shall be required, as an absolute condition of continued employment, to refrain from smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use of any type of tobacco products of any kind (including smoking cessation products) at all times, whether on or off duty.*** In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess on thedate of written testing, a valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card from an approved agency PLUS a valid State of Florida Paramedic certification and both certifications 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. 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 thetime 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.