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DIVISION: Fire
SALARY: Approximately $ 43,704.96
REPORTS TO: Fire Chief
DEPARTMENT: Fire POSITION: Firefighter / EMT
LOCATION: Fire Department

Position located in Avon Park, FL

The City of Avon Park is accepting applications for full-time (24/48) State Certified Firefighters.

Minimum Qualifications: Certification as a firefighter II by the State of Florida Bureau of Standards and Training, State of Florida or National Registry EMT Certification, a valid State of Florida motor vehicle driver’s license, and an apparatus driving certificate for CEVO or equivalent, high school diploma or state issued GED certificate. Signed and notarizedoriginal tobacco affidavit.

The candidate must possess the minimum qualifications. Candidates will be required to possess a CPAT within the last 12 months.

Avon Park starting probationary salary is approximately $ 43,704.96 ($17.51/hour) with an excellent benefit package, including Kelly days.

Job Type: Full-time

Employment Applications for the City of Avon Park must be filled out in entirety. Applications can be found at https://www.avonpark.city/jobs

The City of Avon Park considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, age, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity rights. The City of Avon Park also complies with all applicable laws governing employment practices and does not discriminate based on any unlawful criteria.

The City of Avon Park affords veterans preference in employment in accordance with F.S. 295, and in accordance with F.S. 112, the City of Avon Park is a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,704.96 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person