Firefighter

Position- Firefighter EMT/ Paramedic

Captiva Island Fire Control District (CIFCD) is an all-hazards, ALS Non-Transport response fire district. Our District operates out of 1 station with a variety of response apparatus serving the residents and visitors of Captiva Island. CIFCD is made up of motivated and professional individuals who are team-oriented, physically fit, self-motivated, and who possess good moral character. Apply to be a part of our family where we provide high quality services to one of the top beaches in the country!

Firefighter/Paramedics/ EMT's are tasked with the responsibility of life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation through fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical services. Firefighter/Paramedics/ EMT's are also trained to perform certain medical procedures and provide pre-hospital care in preparation for getting a patient to the next point of care. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision and reports to a Fire Lieutenant, Deputy Chief or Fire Chief.

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications

Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum eighteen (18) years of age at time of appointment
Certifications: Florida Fire II Certification (unless single cert EMT/Paramedic with transport experience) Florida Paramedic or EMT License Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). The employee is responsible for the ability to drive all vehicles.
Valid Florida Driver License
NO tobacco use within 12 months; and adherence to abstinence on/off duty during career (attested to by notarized affidavit at time of hire).

Essential Job Functions

Performs emergency rescue operations in preserving life and property including, but not limited to, responding to 911 calls as part of team/unit; extricating persons from entrapments; stabilizing victims for transport; administering basic and advanced cardio life support; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); assessing extent of illness/injury and determining appropriate medical protocol(s); notifying dispatch of patient condition); and managing time constraints and environmental conditions in expediting victim transports.

Prepares patients for transport; moves patients from where found into ambulance and transports to hospital.

Responds as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes, natural disasters or other critical incidents including, but not limited to, hazardous materials spills, hurricanes, and vehicle accidents, building collapses, weapons of mass destruction, civil disturbances, explosions, water incidents, and aircraft crashes.

Conducts telemetry recognition and evaluation of EKG strips; evaluates patient's vital signs and status; recognizes color coded pills and illegal drugs and narcotics.

Carries out doctor's orders regarding administration of drugs and administers other related pertinent treatment.

Lays, connects and places hose lines in operation. Raises and climbs ladders. Enters buildings and other hazardous areas. Uses extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, axes and other hand and power tools. Ventilates buildings, throws salvage covers and removes debris.

May drive apparatus to the scene; operates fire department pumps, including making all needed connections.

Performs routine maintenance and inspection of station and equipment.

Attends and participates in training drills.

Assists with building inspections and public education assignments.

Any general duties that the direct supervisor may need completed in relation to the Fire Department.

Functions as a Paramedic as directed by Medical Director approved medical protocols.

Abides by all laws and regulations regarding storage and handling medications and generating reports.

Participates in training and mentoring new employees as needed.

Responds to emergency calls and non-emergent calls as dispatched.

Performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic Life Support.

Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in fire/medical technical work and in apparatus service and operation.

Studies street and road patterns and networks of the surrounding islands in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.

Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements.

Regular and prompt job attendance.

Performs other duties as necessary and required.

Benefits

Starting Pay for Firefighter/EMT is $67,684 (including holiday and FLSA)
Paramedic (credentialed) incentive $11,833
Educational incentives up to $5,382 annually
Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Educational reimbursement
Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
115 Trust Retiree Healthcare Funding Plan
100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision
48/96 shift schedule
Paid time off (sick 144 hrs and vacation 144-384 hrs)
Annual Physicals

Testing Process

Physical Agility Test
Written test- based on position applying for
Swim Test
Oral Interviews

The application process will be done completely through our website and any items requested can be attached through the site. The attached documents can be downloaded and signed as needed. Certain forms will need to be printed, signed, and attached to the online application.

Requirements: EMT or Paramedic certification

Salary: Starting Pay for Firefighter/EMT is $67,684 (including holiday and FLSA)

Application Deadline: 2026-11-20