Firefighter/Paramedic

The Town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for a Full-Time Firefighter Paramedics. Applicants are required to complete FireTEAM testing and obtain a valid NTN-issued CPAT through the National Testing Network (www.nationaltestingnetwork.com), unless eligible for the experienced Firefighter/Paramedic exemption described below. Candidates who are currently employed, or have been employed within the preceding 12 months, as a full-time career Firefighter/Paramedic with a professional fire-rescue agency may be exempt from the NTN FireTEAM and CPAT requirements upon verification of qualifying employment and required certifications. All applicants must submit a Town of Longboat Key employment application and meet the minimum qualifications and applicable Fire Rescue selection requirements to be considered for employment. Applicants who do not qualify for the experienced Firefighter/Paramedic exemption must also complete the National Testing Network (NTN) requirements. An employment physical and drug-screening test will be required.

Under the direction of the Fire Chief and the supervision of the Station Officer, responsible for the protection of life and property through the combating, extinguishing, and preventing of fires. This is skilled, specialized work of varied difficulty in preventing, suppressing and extinguishing fires; performing rescue and emergency medical services and/or performing special assignment duties in support of fire-rescue operations.

Responds to alarms and performs duties on the alarm scene as well as in the station as assigned and supervised by the officer in charge. Maintains a thorough knowledge of basic fire fighting curriculum and skills. Directly responsible to the medical control hospital on the scene of a medical emergency. Responsible at the scene of a medical emergency, promptly treats any sick or injured person and/or oversees fire fighters and EMTs in the treatment of any sick or injured person. Performs Paramedic skills and procedures in emergencies, as applicable under Florida statues. Maintains American Heart Association CPR Basic Rescuer card. Maintains American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life support provider certification. Maintains Paramedic certification. Ensures that deficiencies in ambulance and equipment are reported to supervisor. Ensures protective gear, clothing, tools, and apparatus are in proper working order. Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and regular attendance during normal work schedule other than excused or work-related absences. Attend Pump Operations and Hydraulic class provided by department. Attends mandatory training. Performs Annual Fire Inspections and Pre-plan Assignments.

Work is performed in a variety of locations, inside and outside, as required. Emergencies may require a return to work or longer than normal hours.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Requirements: Florida Paramedic certification, Florida Firefighters' Standards certification, valid Florida Driver's License Class E endorsement, EVOC card (16 hours), successful completion of basic training program and Paramedic Field Training Program, thorough knowledge of basic firefighting skills, Hepatitis B vaccination or signed acknowledgement declining vaccination

Salary: $63,797.26 - $97,482.69 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-01