Firefighter

The City of Palm Bay is accepting applications for State of Florida Certified Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic to establish an eligibility list to be used in order to fill Firefighter vacancies.  A complete application package includes the following:

• City of Palm Bay online Employment Application (required) 

• State of Florida Certificate of Compliance or Certification of Completion per Florida Statute 633.35 (required)          
• State of Florida Department of Health EMT or Paramedic License (required)  
• Current ACLS Certification for Paramedics, or a BLS Certification for EMTs, from a Florida Division of  EMS approved provider (required)    
• DD Form 214 (if applicable)     
• Copy of College degree or transcript (if applicable)

 Important Notes:

• Certifications should be attached electronically.
• National Registry certifications are not accepted. You must provide State of Florida documentation.
• Please do not provide any additional documentation at this time; do not attach anything other than the items listed above. As you move forward in the process, we may add additional items to your application package for review.
• Please schedule your Written Examination and Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) at:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Applicant must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident alien (birth certificate or green card).  Must hold a valid State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance or Certification of Completion as a Firefighter. Must be a State of Florida certified EMT or Paramedic. Must possess a current ACLS certification for paramedics, or a BLS certification for EMTs, from a Florida Division of EMS approved provider. Non-Paramedics shall complete and successfully pass the State of Florida Paramedic exam and receive Palm Bay Fire Rescue Medical Director approval within thirty-six (36) months of hire date. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes but is not limited to: satisfactory employment history; driving record; national fingerprint check (not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, as defined by law, or be in compliance with Florida State Statute 112.011(2)(b)., history subject to review); Have good moral character as determined by investigation; Meet the medical requirements as outlined in NFPA standard 1001 & 1582.      
 
NOTE:  Florida Statute 633.34(6) requires Firefighters to be nonusers of tobacco and tobacco products for one (1) year immediately preceding application. Palm Bay Fire Rescue Department has a Tobacco-Free policy which requires that you must meet the statute requirement and remain tobacco free during your employment with PBFR. Nicotine tests are part of the Firefighter pre-employment physical.    
 
Hiring Process:      
  
1.   Written Examination: Completed through National Testing Network (NTN).

2.  Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT): Completed through NTN.

3.  Panel Interview:  Upon successful completion of steps 1 and 2, candidates will be considered for a panel interview. 

Candidates who successfully complete the written examination, CPAT, and the panel interview will be ranked by total score to create an eligibility list. Veteran's preference points will be added in accordance with Florida State Statute. Additional points may also be added for local preference.                      
 
4. Selection and HR Hiring Process: After receipt of a Conditional Offer of Employment, and completion of a comprehensive background check, the candidate will be required to submit to a drug screen and medical examination.

NOTE 1: Selected candidates must provide an official Driving Record (complete driving history) from the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and Highway Safety. Directions on how to obtain your driving record can be found at:

http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/abstract.html

NOTE 2:  If selected for hire, prior to employment, the candidate must possess a Florida approved 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC) certificate.

Applicants must complete a City of Palm Bay Employment Application (Resumes alone are not acceptable). Please attach all required documents listed above. Applications are available for completion online at www.palmbayflorida.org.
 
Please verify that you have provided a current and accurate email address and telephone number as contact regarding your application will be made by email and/or telephone.  

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Salary : $47,187 - $79,926