About this opportunity
Government Jobs lists this Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic* preferred) opportunity in tavares, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Firefighter/EMTFirefighter/EMT Base salary = $53,052FF/EMT – $18.893 per hour ($47,157 per year)Holiday pay ($5,895 per year)1.5% increase after 1-year probationary periodShift consists of 24/48-hour work schedule (2,496 hours/year)*Firefighter/Paramedic Base salary = $64,648FF/EMT – $18.893 per hour ($47,157 per year)Paramedic* incentive $4.13 per hour ($10,308 per year)Holiday pay ($7,183 per year)1.5% increase after 1-year probationary periodShift consists of 24/48-hour work schedule (2,496 hours/year)Proposed 24/72 work schedule to be effective April 1, 2028, pending funding approval.Minimum requirements:High School graduate or equivalentValid Florida driver's licensePossess an EVOC certificate of completionAbility to read, write and speak EnglishCurrent State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Minimum Standards Firefighter CertificationCurrent State of Florida EMT Certification for EMTCurrent State of Florida Paramedic Certification for PM*National Testing Network (Fire Teams and CPAT required)Benefits:FRS pension plan / Special RiskTrue Kelly Days (17/year)13 Paid holidays (312 hours)Vacation/Sick accrualVacation buybackPersonal holidayBereavement leaveOvertime opportunitiesShift exchangesHealth/Dental/Vision insuranceBilingual Incentive PayDeferred compensation plansUniforms and related equipment furnished by the City of TavaresAnnual medical health screening furnished by the City of TavaresPromotion opportunitiesPersonal Fire Training allowanceLadder Truck Incentive
Worksite address
tavares, FL, 32778, US
Who can apply
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