Firefighter jobs in Florida

About the role

This is responsible technical work protecting life and property by responding to emergency calls; providing emergency medical treatments; performing rescue operations; and combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; and includes maintaining fire department equipment and quarters. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on providing emergency medical treatment and firefighting. EXAMPLES OF WORK*

What you'll bring

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
• Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required (Class “D” or Commercial Driver License valid for driving emergency vehicles).
• Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the division.
• Not having been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as the term is defined by law.
• If an applicant has been convicted of a felony, such applicant must be in compliance with s.112.022(2)(b).
• If the sentence is suspended or adjudication is withheld in a felony charge involving moral turpitude and a period of probation is imposed, the applicant must have been released from probation.
• Have their fingerprints on file with the division or an agency designated by the division.
• Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under a procedure established by the division.
• Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the division.
• Such examinations may include, but need not be limited to, provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 1001.

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