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DeSoto County Fire & Rescue Jobs & Hiring

Arcadia, Florida · DeSoto County

DeSoto County Fire & Rescue is a mostly career fire department serving Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida. It operates with 3 stations, 48 career firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters.

Is DeSoto County Fire & Rescue hiring?

Yes. DeSoto County Fire & Rescue has 2 open positions listed on FireJobs (2 full-time), confirmed on the department's hiring page October 5, 2026. Members see the position titles, salary, closing dates, and the direct application link below.

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Department Details

Location
Arcadia, FL 34266
Department Type
Mostly career
Organization Type
Local (includes career, combination, and volunteer fire departments and fire districts)
County
DeSoto
Stations
3
FDID
34022
Phone
Available to subscribers
Website
Available to subscribers

Staffing

48

Career FF

20

Volunteer FF

How to apply to DeSoto County Fire & Rescue

Career openings at DeSoto County Fire & Rescue are posted on the department's or the Arcadia government hiring page and usually require a completed application by a closing date, followed by a written test, a physical ability test, an interview, and a background check. Most Florida departments expect Firefighter I certification and an EMT license, or ask recruits to earn them in the academy. FireJobs tracks the hiring page and lists new positions here with salary, requirements, and the direct application link.

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DeSoto County Fire & Rescue questions

Is DeSoto County Fire & Rescue hiring?
Yes. DeSoto County Fire & Rescue has 2 open positions listed on FireJobs (2 full-time), confirmed on the department's hiring page October 5, 2026. Members see the titles, salary, closing dates and the application link.
How big is DeSoto County Fire & Rescue?
DeSoto County Fire & Rescue is a mostly career fire department that operates 3 stations with 48 career firefighters and 20 volunteer firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.
Where is DeSoto County Fire & Rescue?
DeSoto County Fire & Rescue is headquartered in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida.
How do I apply to DeSoto County Fire & Rescue?
Career openings at DeSoto County Fire & Rescue are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.

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