Firefighter/EMT

$6,000 Annual EMT Stipend
Firefighter/EMTs assigned and functioning in an EMT role earn a $6,000 annual stipend, paid in 26 bi-weekly installments starting with initial assignment. Firefighter/EMTs who promote to Paramedic will continue to receive the EMT Stipend until the paramedic credentialing process is completed.

Rescue Seat Pay – Earn More on ALS Units

• $2.00/hour – Lead provider on ALS Transport Units

• $1.00/hour – Secondary provider (EMT or Paramedic) on the same ALS Transport Unit

(One Lead and one secondary provider per unit.)

We offer a very competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only)
• Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments
• No cost mental health services
• Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan)
• Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays plus 72 personal holiday hours during each fiscal year.  
• Kelly Days
• Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave
• Training and Professional Development
• Benefits, a.k.a. Total Rewards, play an important role in your choice of an employer.  If you would like to view your Total Rewards Statement upon hire, click here

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical, and emergency incidents, operating apparatus and equipment safely and effectively

• Perform fire suppression, rescue operations, inspections, training, and fire prevention activities, including public education

• Maintain station, apparatus, and equipment readiness through daily checks, care, and minor maintenance

Minimum Education and Experience: 

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
• Possession of an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology or Emergency Medical Services Technology or equivalent is preferred.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida drivers license (Class E minimum)
• State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider, Course C;
• Florida State Firefighter certification
• DOH approved certification as a Paramedic, State of Florida, within four (4) years of employment with credentialing (successful testing for Paramedic privileges) with the Charlotte County Fire/EMS Medical Director.
• E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Who You Are

You’re a dedicated Firefighter/EMT with the knowledge and hands-on ability to deliver emergency medical care in accordance with Florida EMT standards and curriculum. You have a strong working knowledge of emergency medical practices, procedures, and protocols, and a solid understanding of fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue operations, and first aid.

You’re familiar with Florida Statutes Chapter 401, Florida Administrative Code 64J-1, and NFPA 1001 Firefighter standards, and you apply these guidelines confidently in the field. You demonstrate sound judgment in emergency medical situations, communicate clearly and professionally, and work effectively as part of a team.

You also meet department hiring requirements, including being tobacco-free at time of hire (for hires on or after October 1, 1988).

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.