Department:FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT Organizational Unit:
Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time
CLOSE DATE:06/25/2023
FIREMEDIC (Firefighter/Paramedic) salary is$48,109.97 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Once Paramedic solo status is obtained, salary increases to $51,244.17. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs experienced protective service work controlling, extinguishing, and preventing fires, and performing Advanced Life Support 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 testingaFlorida 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 both a written fire skills anda practical medical skills test. Applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Brevard Physical Abilities Test (BPAT). Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran’s Preference under Florida StatuteChapter 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. 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 that are currently scheduled for Friday, July 07, 2023 and Saturday, July 08, 2023.*** The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Tuesday, September 05, 2023.
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Brevard County, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brevard County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
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