JOB TYPE: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
LOCATION: Englewood, FL ​
​STARTING SALARY:  $72,688

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform responsible public safety work involving protecting life and property. Respond to alarms and prevent and extinguish fires; respond to rescue calls; respond to medical incidents and render emergency and non-emergency care; engage in fire codes enforcement, public education, station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance activities; and perform related work as required. Respond and assist in the mitigation of technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents. Maintain a constant state of readiness and preparedness for any emergency within the Englewood Area Fire Control District. Duties involve an element of personal danger. This position operates under the supervision of a Company Officer, Division or Group Supervisor, or Incident Commander. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•Must be 18 years of age or older.
•High school graduate or possess a GED Equivalency Certificate.
•Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
•Valid Florida Class E or Commercial Driver's License.
•Must have a safe driving record.
•Valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards
•Valid EMT or Paramedic certification issued by the State of Florida
•Valid CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider or equivalent.
•Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent - Paramedics
•NIMS Incident Command Position Certifications: I-100, I-200, I-700, and I-800.
•Must be tobacco-free for at least one year prior to employment.
•Must remain tobacco-free during employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

•Associates degree or higher in the Fire Protection discipline or related field. 

JOB TYPE: FIREFIGHTER/EMT
LOCATION: Englewood, FL ​
​STARTING SALARY:  $64,225

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform responsible public safety work involving protecting life and property. Respond to alarms and prevent and extinguish fires; respond to rescue calls; respond to medical incidents and render emergency and non-emergency care; engage in fire codes enforcement, public education, station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance activities; and perform related work as required. Respond and assist in the mitigation of technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents. Maintain a constant state of readiness and preparedness for any emergency within the Englewood Area Fire Control District. Duties involve an element of personal danger. This position operates under the supervision of a Company Officer, Division or Group Supervisor, or Incident Commander. 

​JOB REQUIREMENTS

•Must be 18 years of age or older.
•High school graduate or possess a GED Equivalency Certificate.
•Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
•Valid Florida Class E or Commercial Driver's License.
•Must have a safe driving record.
•Valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards
•Valid EMT or Paramedic certification issued by the State of Florida
•Valid CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider or equivalent.
•Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent - Paramedics
•NIMS Incident Command Position Certifications: I-100, I-200, I-700, and I-800.
•Must be tobacco-free for at least one year prior to employment.
•Must remain tobacco-free during employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Associate degree or higher in the Fire Protection discipline or related field.

JOB TYPE: VOLUNTEER
LOCATION: Englewood, FL

 POSITION SUMMARY 

Under general supervision, perform responsible public safety work involving protecting life and property. Respond to alarms and prevent and extinguish fires; respond to rescue calls; respond to medical incidents and render emergency and non-emergency care; engage in fire codes enforcement, public education, station, apparatus, and equipment maintenance activities; and perform related work as required. Respond and assist in the mitigation of technical rescue and hazardous materials incidents. Maintain a constant state of readiness and preparedness for any emergency within the Englewood Area Fire Control District. Duties involve an element of personal danger. This position operates under the supervision of a Company Officer, Division or Group Supervisor, or Incident Commander. 

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​JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or possess a GED Equivalency Certificate.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid Florida Class E or Commercial Driver's License.
• Must have a safe driving record.
• Valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards
• Valid EMT or Paramedic certification issued by the State of Florida
• Valid CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider or equivalent.
• Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent - Paramedics
• NIMS Incident Command Position Certifications: I-100, I-200, I-700, and I-800.
• Must be tobacco-free during employment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be tobacco-free during employment.