Firefighter

Davie Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Comprehensive training/education

Job summary

The Town of Davie Fire Rescue Department is seeking qualified applicants for firefighting and emergency medical services. You will respond to alarms, operate fire suppression equipment, perform rescues, and provide basic medical care while training and maintaining equipment and station readiness.

Applicants must meet Florida certification requirements, hold EMT/Paramedic credentials as applicable, and complete a comprehensive screening process including medical and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AS or AA degree in a related field is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old; possess a valid State of Florida Drivers' License.
• Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification issued by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal.
• Paramedic Certification OR EMT Certification with paramedic school enrollment; EMT certification (State or National Registry).
• Paramedic certification within 2.5 years of hire or transcripts showing enrollment; current Basic Life Support CPR card; EVOC certification.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies; operates fire suppression equipment and ladders; ventilates structures and performs rescue actions.
• Administers first aid and medical care; participates in training; inspects and maintains equipment and quarters.
• May assist with fire inspections and participate in water rescues or related duties; attends training sessions.
• Completes extensive selection process including background checks and medical examinations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AS/AA Degree preferred

Job description

General Statement of Job

Under close supervision, performs specialized firefighting work in fire suppression, administer emergency medical care, provide fire prevention and basic medical care education, and operate fire rescue apparatus. Employee will participate in firefighting and medical training and other training as needed. Employees may be assigned to operate equipment to alarms, utilize special skills acquired on the job, or assist with fire inspections. Employee is responsible for inspection, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and quarters as well as others tasks as necessary. Reports to a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated

Education

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• An AS or AA Degree in a related field is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Possess a valid State of Florida Drivers' License.
• Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal for the State of Florida
  • Currently possess OR obtain and submit to Human Resources/Designee by December 31, 2026.
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Possess a Paramedic Certification OR
  • Possess an EMT Certification AND are currently enrolled in Paramedic School.
  • EMT Certification (State of Florida Certified or National Registry).
  • Must obtain Paramedic Certification within 2 ½ years of the date of hire and subsequently cleared by our Medical Director within six (6) months of obtaining said Certification.
  • If you already finished paramedic school and are waiting for results or to take the exam, you are eligible to apply and would be required to submit the transcripts for paramedic school and passing results for the certification once received.
  • Official letter from paramedic school stating you are enrolled in paramedic school or official transcripts will be required at a later date.
  • Possess a current Basic Life Support CPR Card (Issued by the American Heart Association or an equivalent agency).
  • Possess an EVOC Certification pursuant to FL Statute 401.281(1) (e).

All Applicants Must

• Not have a suspended drivers' license within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related).
• Not have a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years.
• Not have failed the Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year.
• Not have employment history that includes poor performance (to include evaluation information, disciplines, suspension and/or terminations) and/or inability to maintain steady employment.
• Not have any body art, brands, tattoos on the head, neck, or face. The neck will be defined as any marking that protrudes past the threshold of any dress uniform. A single ring tattoo is the only body art permitted on the hand.
• Not have steroid usage within three (3) years of the date of this application.
• Not have used any illegal drugs to include heroin, cocaine hallucinogenic substances and/or other illegal substances with the exception of marijuana as outlined below.
• Not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one (1) year of the date of this application.
• Not have used any tobacco products within one (1) year of the date of this application to include nicotine and E-cigarettes. Candidates must commit to non-usage during employment as well.
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Not have made a false statement of any material fact or practiced deception in his/her application.
• Not have any convictions of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude. As used herein, the term "convicted" means a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, or a finding of guilty (regardless of whether adjudication is withheld) by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of federal, Florida or any other state statute or law. Of course the Town of Davie will evaluate the nature or gravity of the offense; the time elapsed since the conviction and/or completion of the sentence; the nature of the job sought or held and other relative factors.

Information regarding the physical agility test:

Qualified applicants will be scheduled by the Davie Fire Rescue Department to complete a physical agility test prior to a conditional offer of employment being extended. No other physical agility test will be accepted. Click on the following link for information pertaining to the PAT: https://www.davie-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24899/FF-PAT-Info

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process which includes, but not limited to evaluation of training and experience, interview(s), physical agility test, psychological evaluation, polygraph, background check to include employment record review, driving record history, credit check, medical exam and drug screen.

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency or fire alarms; connects hoses to nozzles, hydrants and pumps; joins and places hose sections; enters burning buildings with hose lines; operates nozzles to spray a stream of water on fires; uses hand tools and hand fire extinguishers; raises, lowers and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings to carry off smoke and gas.
• Removes persons from danger; administers first aid to injured persons.
• Performs salvage operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water, removing debris and placing smoke ejectors.
• Assists in operating pumper, ladder or foam truck; assists in inspecting and maintaining all apparatus and equipment.
• Attends and participates in training sessions in such subjects as fire fighting techniques, equipment techniques, first aid, street layout and hydrant location.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance on department buildings and equipment; maintains fire station grounds.

Emt Certified May Perform The Following

Responds to emergency calls to perform necessary rescue work and administer necessary emergency medical care. Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in medical technical work.

Additional Job Functions

• May assist with the inspection of premises for presence of fire hazards and fire safety violations.
• May participate in water rescue incidents and instructional sessions.
• Performs other related work as required.

Supplemental Information

Benefits, Compensation and Pension Information can be viewed by clicking on the Benefits Tab.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Driving History, School Transcripts, Certifications and documents: Documents are not required to be submitted at this time, submission will be required at a later date. However, all minimum requirements must be met prior to submitting an application.
• Paramedic Certification
  • Candidates must either be a certified Paramedic OR a certified EMT and currently enrolled in Paramedic school.
  • If you already finished paramedic school and are waiting for results or to take the exam, you are eligible to apply and would be required to submit the transcripts for paramedic school and passing results for the certification once received.
  • Official letter from paramedic school stating you are enrolled in paramedic school or official transcripts will be required at a later date.
• Physical Agility Test: Qualified applicants will be scheduled by the Davie Fire Rescue Department to complete a physical agility test prior to a conditional offer of employment being extended. Click on the following link for information pertaining to the PAT: https://www.davie-fl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24899/FF-PAT-Info
• Additional Information:
  • This posting will close on the date listed above.
  • All minimum requirements must be met by the closing date of the posting.
  • Ensure all fields of the application are complete, incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • DO NOT CONTACT FIRE ADMINISTRATION OR ANY FIRE STAFF

ALL QUESTIONS or INQUIRIES SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: [e-mail]

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application assistance information is omitted as it is considered application instruction.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity (inclusive of a person’s actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans’ Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans’ Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and Veterans' Preference form.
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, Click Here

Application Qualification Checklist

01
Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?

02
Are you a graduate from an accredited High School or equivalent?

03
Do you possess a current Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal for the State of Florida?

04
If you answered "No" to the above question, are you able to obtain the Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification by December 31, 2026? * If you do not obtain the Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification by December 31, 2026, you will not be selected to move forward in the process. * Enrollment proof will be required at a later date to include a letter from the school stating you are currently enrolled or able to submit transcripts.

05
Do you possess a current State of Florida Paramedic Certification?

06
Do you currently possess a valid EMT certification card (only valid when issued by the National Registry or State of Florida)? * Submission of the certification cards will be required at a later time.

07
If you answered "No" to question 4 , are you currently enrolled in Paramedic School (responding "Yes" can include the below scenarios)? * Enrollment proof will be required at a later date to include either transcripts or a letter from the school stating you are currently enrolled. * If you are waiting to take the paramedic exam or receive the results, we must receive documentation showing passing scores prior to employment.

08
Do you currently possess a valid Class "E" (or higher) State of Florida Driver's License?

09
Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years?

10
Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?

11
Have you used steroids within three (3) years of the date of this application without a physician's prescription?

12
Have you used any tobacco products within one (1) year prior to this application to include nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

13
Do you currently possess a current Basic Life Support CPR Card (Issued by the American Heart Association or an equivalent agency)?

14
Do you currently possess an EVOC Certification pursuant to FL Statute 401.281(1) (e)?

15
Do you have any body art, brands, tattoos on the head, neck, or face? (The neck will be defined as any marking that protrudes past the threshold of any dress uniform. A single ring tattoo is the only body art permitted on the hand).

16
Have you used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one (1) year of the date of this application?

17
Have you used any illegal controlled substances within three (3) years of the date of this application (with the exception of marijuana)?

18
Do you have an employment history that includes poor performance (to include evaluation information, disciplines, suspension and/or terminations) and/or inability to maintain steady employment?

19
Have you failed a Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Medical, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year?

20
Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?

21
Please do not upload any documentation. If you meet all qualifications as set forth in this posting, you will be required to complete an additional packet and all required documents will be requested at that time. Do you have the ability to obtain and submit copies of all listed requirements at a later time?

22
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process which includes, but no limited to evaluation of training and experience, interview(s), physical agility test, psychological evaluation, polygraph, background check to include employment record review, driving record history, credit check, medical exam and drug screen. Do you have any concerns participating in this selection process?