Firefighter

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Education:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent. 

• An AS or AA Degree in a related field is preferred.

Additional Requirements, all applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old;
• Possess a valid Class "E" Florida Drivers' License. Must submit your lifetime record and, it cannot be more than thirty (30) days old. The driving records can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles, Local Broward County Courthouse or online @ https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/driving-record-history/;
• Possess a Paramedic Certification, or; EMT Certification (State of Florida Certified or National Registered) and currently enrolled in Paramedic School. Transcripts are required to prove current enrollment obligation has been met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application. Must obtain Paramedic Certification within 2 ½ years of the date of hire and subsequently cleared by our Medical Director within six (6) months of obtaining said Certification;
• Possess a current Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal for the State of Florida;
• Possess a current Basic Life Support CPR Card (Issued by the American Heart Association or an equivalent agency);
• Possess an EVOC Certification pursuant to FL Statute 401.281(1) (e);
• Not have failed the Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year;
• Not have a suspended drivers' license within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related);
• Not have a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years;
• Not have steroid usage within three (3) years of the date of this application;
• Not have any body art, brands, tattoos on the head, neck, or face. The neck will be defined as any marking that protrudes past the threshold of any dress uniform. A single ring tattoo is the only body art permitted on the hand;
• Not have used any illegal controlled substances within three (3) years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana;
• Not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one (1) year of the date of this application;
• Not have used any tobacco products within one (1) year of the date of this application to include nicotine and E-cigarettes. Candidates must commit to non-usage during employment as well. 
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States; 
• Qualified applicants will be scheduled by the Davie Fire Rescue Department to complete a physical agility test prior to a conditional offer of employment being extended. No other physical agility test will be accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Certifications and documents are not required to be submitted/uploaded at this time.  However, all minimum requirements must be met prior to submitting an application.  Documents will be requested at a later time.  
2. Driving History is not required to be submitted at this time.  It will be required to be submitted at a later time. 
3. Transcripts for all schools will be required to be submitted at a later time. 
4. Paramedic Certification – candidates must either be certified or a certified EMT and currently enrolled in Paramedic school.  If you already finished paramedic school and are waiting to take the exam or the results, you are eligible to apply and would be required to submit the transcripts for paramedic school and passing results for the certification once received. 
5. Physical Agility Test: Qualified applicants will be scheduled by the Davie Fire Rescue Department to complete a physical agility test prior to a conditional offer of employment being extended. 
6. Closing Date of Posting: This posting will close on the date listed above or upon receipt of 400 applications.

Salary : $65,491 - $101,659