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Firefighter/EMT

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CITRUS COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
1520 N Meadowcrest Blvd
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA 34429
352-527-5406
http://www.citruscountyfire.com

Updated: March 27, 2024

POSITION: Firefighter/EMT

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

STARTING SALARY: $55,700 Annually

ELIGIBILITY: Citrus County applications will be accepted only during open job posting and must be submitted online by visiting the Citrus County Employment website.

STEP #1:  Applicants are required to have a valid NTN CPAT (only). The valid CPAT must have a completion date within 365 days from the application date with Citrus County Fire Rescue.
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Please direct all testing questions to National Testing Network Customer Support at 206-428-3265. Candidates elected to move forward in the process will be contacted by Citrus County Fire Rescue at a later time.

STEP #2: Applicants are required to apply for the Firefighter/EMT position on the Citrus County Employment website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citrusfl

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners – Contributed benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Health and Wellness Center, Long-Term Disability, Florida Retirement, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Program. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners - Optional benefits; Deferred Compensation Program, Dental, Vision.

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS:

  • Annual leave buy-back program
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Competitive step plan
  • Utilization of the department’s state-certified fire training center

PERSONAL DAYS OFF:

Personal Days Off for 24-hour fire suppression employees will be accrued as follows:

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Citrus County Fire Rescue was established in 1974. Until the early 90s, the fire service was run by a Fire Commission Board and was 100% volunteer. As of 2024, Citrus County Fire Rescue operates out of 10 career stations with 171 operations personnel, The department's full-time state-certified firefighter/paramedics, firefighter/EMTs, EMTs, and paramedics serve more than 170,000 citizens, cover 773 square miles of land and 39 square miles of water, and respond to an average of 100 emergencies a day. CCFR provides an array of services including ALS/BLS transport EMS, Fire Suppression, Technical Rescue, Hazmat, Community Paramedics, and a Clinical Social Worker.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Age: 18 Years of Age
  • US Citizen: Lawfully work in the U.S.
  • High School Grad/GED: High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Valid Florida State Driver's License: Must Have a Valid Florida Driver License.
  • Must complete physical examination before employment, and physical requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.34, and satisfy the requirement of NFPA 1582.

NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS:

  • State of Florida Minimum Standards Certificate of Compliance
  • State of Florida EMT License.
  • BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
  • NTN CPAT (only)

SCHOOLING POST HIRING:

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in the following courses:

  • Emergency Vehicles Operator Course
  • FEMA IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • FEMAIS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • FEMAIS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • FEMA IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction