Firefighter - SAFER Grant

Join the City of Clermont Fire Department!

The City of Clermont Fire Department is a fast-growing, ISO Class 1 and Internationally Accredited agency proudly serving one of Central Florida’s most vibrant and rapidly expanding communities.

We’re growing our department funded through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, adding 3 grant funded firefighters and 2 city-funded positions, for a total of 5 new firefighters joining our ranks!

Clermont Fire currently provides non-transport ALS service and operates specialized teams including Technical Rescue, HazMat, Drone Operations, and Surface Water Rescue. The City of Clermont is also building a firefighter training facility, to further enhancing our commitment to professional excellence, innovation, and preparedness.

If you’re ready to grow with a department that values training, teamwork, and community service the City of Clermont Fire Department is where your career starts.

Why Clermont Fire? 

• Competitive Wages: As negotiated and stipulated in the bargaining unit agreement.
  1. $11,000 Paramedic Incentive
  2. Special Operations Incentives
  3. Surface Water Rescue Incentive
  4. Field Training Officer Incentives
  5. Ride out of class pay
• City Pension: Retire after 20 years at any age at 60% salary, or after 22 years and at 75% of salary. 2% multiplier thereafter
• 8 – year Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
• Ability to purchase up to 5 years of previous Firefighter or Military service
• 457 Deferred Compensation available
• Associates degree: $50.00 per month
• Bachelor’s degree: $110.00 per month
• Tuition Reimbursement: $1,500 per budget year
• Health Insurance
• Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employees Assistance Program: Our EAP provider can help employees and their families with issues such as personal/family matters, financial debt counseling, substance abuse, etc. 

Work-Life Balance

• 24/48-hour schedule with a 21- Day Kelly (17 shifts per year off)
• 48-hour average workweek (work 416 less hours per year compared to surrounding departments) 
• On-site gym facility
• Paid Holidays: 11
• Personal Days: 2- additional (24) hours shifts off per year
• Sick Leave: 60hrs year one, 120 upon completion of probation
• Vacation 120 hours (years 1-4)
• Bereavement Leave

Under general supervision, performs responsible work involving the prevention and suppression of fires and delivery of other emergency and non-emergency services. The employee is responsible for responding to emergency situations and assisting in the control and resolution of the situation. The employee works within the scope of established fire department rules, regulations, and procedures, however, is expected to exercise considerable judgment and initiative, when required.

This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.

Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

* Please see special instructions below.

•  Physical Agility Testing and Interview Dates: 9/15/26 

•  Location: Clermont Fire Department Training Facility, 400 12^th Street Clermont, Florida. 34711

•  Conditional Offers & Uniform Fitting: 9/16/26, Times TBD.

•  Anticipated Orientation Start Date: October 19^th, 2027

These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related job duties as well. 

• Responds to various uncontrolled and life-threatening emergencies throughout the City and requests for aid outside of the City.
• Operates all fire department equipment and apparatus.
• Operates basic to sophisticated fire, rescue, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Special Operations related equipment.
• Performs all tasks and duties required and/or assigned of a full-service and all-hazards modern fire department.
• Understand, follow, and obey all verbal and written orders, directives, guidelines, and instructions from Fire Department Officers or Incident Commanders.
• Maintains and checks fire equipment for daily operational readiness, requests repairs; assists in minor repairs, and ongoing maintenance of fire department facilities, equipment, and apparatus.
• Attends instructional training and educational sessions in firefighting, rescue, EMS, Special Operations and other disciplines related to fire department duties.
• Prepares and submits routine records and reports using proper verbal and written English and grammar.
• Maintains method of contact (home telephone, personal cellular telephone) for routine and emergency contact.
• Will be required to work rotating shifts (24/48), on-call duties, and extended hours in normal and emergency situations in various environmental conditions and all hours of day/night and perform at maximum ability.
• Other job functions – Participates in custodial, maintenance, and repair duties; answers phones, providing information and assisting the public; performs routine clerical duties such as light typing and filing; performs other duties as assigned or required; may be assigned functional duties outlined in Department Operating Guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED is required. 

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

• Florida Firefighter's Certificate of Compliance.
• Valid Florida Driver License with acceptable driving record.
• Florida Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Paramedic Certificate (must maintain one or both).
• Valid CPR for Health Care Providers.  
• Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) (minimum of 16 hours). 

In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.

Physical Demands 

• Moderately to heavy work for extended periods of duration with limited rest and rehabilitation.
• Walking, standing, lifting 50 lbs., running, jumping/leaping, climbing, stooping, reaching, bending, carrying/pushing/pulling 50 lbs.
• Good hand/finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Acceptable eyesight, hearing and speech.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment of 60 lbs. or more and work in extremely dangerous situations associated with extreme atmospheric conditions and temperatures during prolonged and arduous working conditions.
• Ability to successfully complete the Clermont Fire Department Physical Ability Test (PAT) annually as a condition of employment
• Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions, including, but not limited to, weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.), hazardous conditions and close/confined spaces for long periods of time
• May be necessary to endure extensive periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations
• Communicates both orally and in writing.
• Meets and maintains the medical, physical, and psychological demands of the position
• Ability to successfully complete the Clermont Fire Department’s Physical Ability Test (PAT) initially and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

Work Environment    

Works inside in an office environment.  Works outside in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc., including extremes of each). Encounters hazardous conditions such as flames, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting, heights, cold, extreme weather conditions, and exposure to contagious diseases, etc.

The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.  Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary.  Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.

The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Salary : $53,312 - $90,952