Applications are currently being accepted for Full-time Fire Fighter / EMT (FF/Paramedic Preferred), OR Full-Time Firefighter / EMT currently enrolled inParamedicSchool or with aspirations to attend Paramedic school at next course offering.

Starting Salary: Fire Fighter EMT will start at $47,350; Non-solo Paramedic will start at $49,717. with an increase to $52,084 after completing the solo-paramedic training

(Pay rates include holiday pay and premium pay)

Department Overview: Satellite Beach Fire Department provides fire, EMS, community medic, and technical rescue services to a beachside community of approximately 10,000 residents. Personnel enjoy an aggressive training program and are a part of a team providing a high-level of service to residents.

The Firefighter/Paramedic is responsible for a variety of daily operational and response level activities of the Fire Department. Daily operations involve training, EMS and fire equipment inspection and maintenance, public relations, pre-fire planning, report completion, community medic tasks and other duties as assigned. This position will be involved in fire and/or medical operations. The position may serve in an engineer capacity and be responsible for fire apparatus operation, including driving to the scene and pump operation as needed. The position may be assigned incident control tasks and may be involved in direct care and treatment of patients involved in accidents, suffering illness, injury, cardiac event and the like. In addition, responsibilities may include mitigation and control of hazardous material incidents as well as technical or water rescues.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Florida Operator's License without restrictions other than corrective lenses. Must be a Florida Certified Firefighter II with State Compliance, Florida State Certified Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and have completed a 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operators Course. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate agrees to achieve Fire Service Hydraulics and Fire Apparatus Operator status as approved through the Florida State Fire College.

Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical and medical requirements of NFPA 1582, to endure/sustain physical activity under severe conditions, lift and carry 45 pounds or greater, and swim 100 yards while wearing a personal floatation device.

Benefits: Health Benefits the first of the month after 30 days; access to the City’s health clinic for employees and dependents covered by the City’s medical insurance; enrollment in the active pension plan; paid vacation/sick leave and holidays. Please contact Human Resources for more details.

Applicants must submit with the application a complete 3-year driving history obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles and a copy of their Firefighter 2 compliance and Paramedic certification.

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

To be considered, please complete a City of Satellite Beach application located online at: https://satellitebeach.org/departments/support_services/job_opportunities.php

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,650.00 - $51,276.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person