Firefighter/EMT

Tavares, City of (FL); Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tavares in Florida is hiring firefighters/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics. The role offers a base salary with additional hourly and holiday pay, plus a 1.5% raise after one year. Expect a 24/48 schedule (pending 24/72 shift change in 2028) and opportunities toward paramedic incentives.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Florida driver’s license, EVOC, and active Florida certifications for Firefighter, EMT, and Paramedic, along with CPAT/Fire Teams testing compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Florida driver’s license.
• EVOC and EMT/Paramedic certifications required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida EVOC certificate

Florida EMT Certification

Florida Paramedic Certification

National Testing Network CPAT/Fire Teams (70% pass)

Job description

Salary Information:

Firefighter/EMT Base salary = $54,113

• FF/EMT – $19.2709 per hour ($48,100 per year)


• Holiday pay ($6,013 per year)


• Shift consists of 24/48-hour work schedule** (2,496 hours/year)


• 1.5% increase after 1-year probationary period

Firefighter/Paramedic Base salary = $65,709

• FF/EMT – $19.2709 per hour ($48,100 per year)


• Paramedic* incentive $4.13 per hour ($10,308 per year)


• Holiday pay ($7,301 per year)


• Shift consists of 24/48-hour work schedule** (2,496 hours/year)


• 1.5% increase after 1-year probationary period

** Proposed 24/72 work schedule to be effective April 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 70% Pass Rate)

Tobacco use: Shall be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant (XXXVI Florida Statute, Chapter 633, Section 34)