Firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic

City of Longwood (FL); Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Longwood Fire Department is recruiting to build an ongoing eligibility pool to staff its full-service operations including paramedic, fire suppression, and safety training. The department responds to about 6,000 alarms per year and operates from two stations, offering opportunities for advancement and specialized roles.

Starting pay is $51,250 annually with additional compensation for Paramedic ($13,000) and other leadership roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Florida Firefighter II certification or equivalent is required.
• CPR certification is required for EMT candidates.
• EMT certification is required for EMT candidates.
• Paramedic certification and ACLS are required for Paramedic candidates.

Skills

CPR

ACLS

Firefighter II

Paramedic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Firefighter II certification (or equivalent)

CPR certification

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

Job description

The Longwood Fire Department is currently hiring and building an ongoing eligibility pool!

Department Overview:

TheCityofLongwoodFireDepartmentisafull-serviceFireDepartmentresponding toapproximately6,000alarmsperyear.TheDepartmentoffersadvancedlifesupport, medicaltransport,fire suppression, andfiresafetytraining.

Inadditiontoemergencysceneoperations,theFireDepartmentisproactivelyengagedinemergency managementplanning,thereviewof constructionplans,on sitecodeandstandardcompliancethroughfireand lifesafetyinspections.

The Longwood Fire Department proudly holds an Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.) rating of two. The Department currently has a staff of 45 and operates out of two stations (15 & 17) strategically located throughout the City of Longwood to provide a maximum response in a minimum time frame.

Salary Information:

Starting pay $51,250 annually with additional compensation for Paramedic ($13,000), Engineer, Engineer OIC, Preceptor, and Relief Driver.

Necessary Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class “E” driver’s License valid in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record.
• State of Florida certification in Firefighting II (or equivalent as issued by the Florida Division of the State Fire Marshal).
• FirefighterEMTcandidatesmusthavecurrentcardsinCardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR),Candidatemusthavepossessionof EmergencyMedicalTechniciancertificationvalidintheStateof Florida.
• FirefighterParamediccandidatesmusthavecurrentcardsinCardiopulmonaryresuscitation(CPR),Advanced CardiacLifeSupport(ACLS),andaParamediccertificatevalidintheStateof Florida.
• A valid CPAT obtained from National Testing Network within the last 12 months from the closing date.

Must pass “fit for duty” medical physical exam as per N.F.P.A. 1582 prior to employment and any drug testing requirement. For employment and for continued employment, employees in this position must pass the N.F.P.A. 1582 medical physical exam annually.

FireTEAM and a valid CPAT completed within the last 12 months are required for this position.

The department requires the candidate's PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your NTN candidate account.

This posting is open until filled.