Firefighter Jobs in Florida (FL)
126 open positions across Florida.
FireJobs lists 126 open firefighter positions in Florida from more than 12 hiring departments (100 full-time, 13 part-time and 13 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.
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Fire departments hiring in Florida
Departments with the most open positions right now.
- Orange County Fire Rescue Department · Winter Park · 6 openings
- Pace Fire Rescue District · Pace · 5 openings
- Citrus County Fire Rescue · Lecanto · 4 openings
- Kissimmee Fire Department · Kissimmee · 4 openings
- Saint Petersburg Fire & Rescue Station · St Petersburg · 4 openings
- Useppa Island Fire Rescue · Bokeelia · 4 openings
- DeFuniak Springs Fire Department · DeFuniak Springs · 3 openings
- Nassau County Fire Rescue · Yulee · 3 openings
- North Okaloosa Fire District · Crestview · 3 openings
- Sarasota County Fire Department · Sarasota · 3 openings
- Suwannee County Fire/ Rescue · Live Oak · 3 openings
- Wakulla County Fire Rescue · Crawfordville · 3 openings
Browse all 389 fire departments in Florida, including the ones not hiring today.
Firefighter salary in Florida
Across the 87 current Florida postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $31,200 to $113,159 a year, with a typical starting figure near $54,977. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.
Compare firefighter salaries by stateHow to become a firefighter in Florida
Certification. Florida requires the Firefighter Minimum Standards certificate (Firefighter I and II) from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training at the Florida State Fire College for any paid firefighter. Most departments also require a Florida EMT or paramedic license and the CPAT.
How hiring works. Departments hire directly and most run continuous or frequent recruitments because of growth and turnover. County systems such as Miami-Dade, Orange, Hillsborough, and Palm Beach hire in large classes.
Because state certification is required before hire, most Florida candidates complete a fire academy and EMT program on their own before applying.
Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.
Florida firefighter job questions
- How many firefighter jobs are open in Florida?
- 126 firefighter and fire service positions are open in Florida on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
- What certification do Florida firefighters need?
- Florida requires the Firefighter Minimum Standards certificate (Firefighter I and II) from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training at the Florida State Fire College for any paid firefighter. Most departments also require a Florida EMT or paramedic license and the CPAT.
- How does firefighter hiring work in Florida?
- Departments hire directly and most run continuous or frequent recruitments because of growth and turnover. County systems such as Miami-Dade, Orange, Hillsborough, and Palm Beach hire in large classes.
- How much do firefighters make in Florida?
- Across the 87 current Florida postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $31,200 to $113,159 a year, with a typical starting figure near $54,977. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.