Firefighter/Paramedic

Fire Rescue Department 48 hours weekly (shift work: 24 hours on 48 hours off). Extra pay incentive for water rescue team members and inspectors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying or stretching hose lines, performing fire combat, forcible entry techniques, ventilation techniques, and containment and extinguishment tasks. Responds to and assist in other special operation incidents such as water rescue, high angle rescue, confined space rescue, heavy rescue/collapse. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects. Operates radio and other communications equipment. Utilize appropriate safety equipment under extremely hazardous conditions of high heat, toxic gases, explosive chemicals, radioactive materials, moving or stagnant water, heights, confined spaces and infectious diseases. Performs emergency aid and paramedic activities including administering first aid, basic life support, advanced life support and other related assistance as required. Accurately and appropriately document all emergency medical care activity on proper forms and as required by law. Provides emergency ambulance transportation to area hospitals when necessary. Properly collect and disposes of infectious waste generated at emergency scenes. Performs strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold, smoke, confined spaces or wet conditions. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities apparatus and equipment. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics. Conduct duties efficiently, including written correspondence, development of spreadsheets, operation of database programs and computer data entry.

Reminder: In addition to submitting your interest via the BambooHR application with your resume and cover letter, interested applicants must also complete the Fire Supplemental Application Forms, available on the Employment Opportunities page of the Village of Tequesta's website. The completed application, along with all required supporting documentation, must be emailed to jjones@tequesta.org. Note that applications will NOT be considered without the fully completed package.

Requirements: U.S. citizen, high school diploma or GED equivalent, current Florida Firefighter certification (Florida Statute Chapter 633.34), certified Paramedic in State of Florida (Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Rules and Regulations 64J and Florida Statute Chapter 401), valid Florida driver's license without DUI arrest/reckless driving/suspension/revocation in past 3 years, Emergency Vehicle Operation certification (EVOC/CEVO), no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history in past 7 years, tobacco-free 12 months prior and during employment, able to pass physical agility test, swim test, ladder climb test, medical examination, background check

Salary: $79,635.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-12-14