APPLICATIONS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTED CURRENTLY ACCEPTING FOR THE POSITION OF: FIREFIGHTER/EMT or FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Applicants must be Florida State Certified.

Our hiring assessment consists of a practical test and interview board.  Candidates must have an acceptable driving record and past criminal history, pass a drug screen and medical examination; back ground reference checks; and water safety assessment.  Candidate must meet all pre-employment requirements.  The District will notify each candidate regarding the testing date and other pertinent information.

Employment Application

Fill out online application or print send to Email to: careers@destinfire.com

Application for Employment

Minimum Requirements & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, as recognized by the State of Florida, Department of Education
• Be age 18 or older at time of application
• Possess & maintain a valid  Driver’s License
• Current State of Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance
• Current State of Florida EMT (or) Paramedic License
• Current CPR Certification

Other Employment Requirements:

• Probationary Period
  – 1 year to successfully complete orientation and probationary performance requirements as directed by the District

Wages

• $26.79 / hour FF/ EMT Base Wage
• $33.65 / hour FF/Medic Base Wage

Benefits

• 100% employee paid insurance/ 90% dependants
• $4,000 Education allowance
• 175 Pension Plan / 3.5% Multiplyer
• Double Time Holiday Pay
• Specailty Team Deployments