Fire Probation, EMT, FF

Performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression and in providing on-site emergency medical services to sick and injured; does related work as required. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Responding to alarms; driving equipment; assisting in the suppression of fires; providing basic emergency medical service.
• Responds to alarms; drives equipment and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work and first response emergency situations
• Responds to emergency calls; drives equipment and administers first aid
• Observes patient responses and maintains accurate and complete records
• Checks and prepares equipment and supplies for treatment; tests fire hose
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work; provides pump test on fire engines
• Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds
• Assists with fire prevention inspections and pre-fire planning within fire district
• Installs smoke detectors
• Participates in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes
• Gives tours of the fire station and conducts fire safety classes for the general public
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• General knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics as applied to fire suppression
• Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression
• General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation; general knowledge of the street system and geography of the City
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
• Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; possession of mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent; 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements
• Valid Florida Driver's License required
• State Certified Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits are for regular full-time employees. Types of Benefits: Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; Retirement: Pension, 457(b) deferred compensation plan; Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holiday and personal time; Other: Educational assistance program and wellness programs

Requirements: EMT certification

Salary: $17.28 - $27.40 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30