What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter EMT/Firefighter Paramedic position at City of Longwood (FL)?
The Longwood Fire Department is currently hiring and building an ongoing eligibility pool!
Department Overview: The City of Longwood Fire Department is a full-service Fire Department responding to approximately 6,000 alarms per year. The Department offers advanced life support, medical transport, fire suppression, and fire safety training.
In addition to emergency scene operations, the Fire Department is proactively engaged in emergency management planning, the review of construction plans, on site code and standard compliance through fire and life safety inspections.
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).
- Firefighter EMT candidates must have current cards in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Candidate must have possession of Emergency Medical Technician certification valid in the State of Florida.
- Firefighter Paramedic candidates must have current cards in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and a Paramedic certificate valid in the State of 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.
View the City of Longwood Firefighter job description here!
Apply on NTN here!
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.