FIREFIGHTER

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FIREFIGHTER

Salary

$16.79 Hourly

Location

City of Crestview Fire Department, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400166

Department

FIRE SERVICES

Division

FIRE

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

9/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Job Summary

This is general duty work in the prevention of fire damage involving responsibility for the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. Duties include the operation of firefighting equipment, rescue equipment and related apparatus. Work is performed as a member of team and a superior officer is usually available to assign specific duties. Work is reviewed by observation or results obtained by methods used.

The Crestview Fire Department participates in a 48 on 96 off schedule.

The starting hourly rate is $16.79/hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms with fire company.
• Enters burning building with hose lines.
• Operates hose lines and applies water on fires.
• Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires.
• Raises, lowers and climbs ladders.
• Ventilates burning buildings to dispel smoke and gases.
• Removes and rescues persons from danger.
• Answers emergency alarms.
• Performs salvage operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• May be assigned as driver of a pump truck, fire engine, rescue truck and related fire equipment and apparatus.
• Responds to fire alarms and returns equipment to station.
• Operates pumps to maintain an adequate water volume and pressure.
• Performs maintenance of fire equipment.
• Cleans and maintains station and grounds.
• Participates in company drills
• Attends scheduled training sessions in such subjects as firefighting methods, equipment operation, and first aid and street hydrant locations.
• Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties that may be assigned.
  
  

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn, after a period of schooling and training, a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods.
• Ability to learn, after a period of training, the inspection and operation of firefighting apparatus, equipment and tools.
• Ability to readily acquire a knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength and agility and overall good physical condition.
  
  

Knowledge

Education (or Equivalent Experience)

• High school diploma or GED.
• FL certified EMT
• Must meet the requirements set by the Firefighters Standards Council and complete other training courses as determined by Department regulations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Essential and marginal functions requiring maintaining a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties as specified by firefighter certification.

We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.
  
  

For further details, please visit our candidate portal.

Employer Crestview, City of (FL)

Address 198 North Wilson Street

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Website https://cityofcrestview.org/

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