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Charlotte, County of (FL) —Punta Gorda, FL
- $51,417.45 a year
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- 18 years or older
- Heavy lifting
- BLS Certification
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Sarasota County Government —Sarasota County, FL
- $29.49 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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DeSoto Board of County Commissioners (FL) —Arcadia, FL
- $15.00 - $22.50 an hour
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Charlotte, County of (FL) —Punta Gorda, FL
- $59,571.03 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Heavy lifting
- Urgent Care
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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The State of Florida —Port Charlotte, FL
- $50,000.08 a year
- Day shift
- Background check
- Addiction Medicine
- Military
- Opportunities for advancement
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Firefighter/EMT

Charlotte, County of (FL)
Punta Gorda, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,417.45 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Pension plan
Vision insurance

Qualifications

EMT Certification
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Class E

Full Job Description

JOB

Work where you can make a difference! Community focused, excellence driven

Step into a career with real impact as a Firefighter/EMT—where you’ll tackle fires, deliver lifesaving medical care, and handle rescues alongside a tight-knit crew using modern gear and tech. You’ll train continuously, earn certifications, and build skills that matter on and off the job. Expect fast-paced shifts, meaningful teamwork, and a mission that serves your community every day. If you’re driven, adaptable, and ready to turn courage and compassion into action, we’d love to meet you.

Competitive Pay Incentives for Firefighter/EMTs

$6,000 Annual EMT Stipend
Firefighter/EMTs assigned and functioning in an EMT role earn a $6,000 annual stipend, paid in 26 bi-weekly installments starting with initial assignment. Firefighter/EMTs who promote to Paramedic will continue to receive the EMT Stipend until the paramedic credentialing process is completed.

Rescue Seat Pay – Earn More on ALS Units

$2.00/hour – Lead provider on ALS Transport Units
$1.00/hour – Secondary provider (EMT or Paramedic) on the same ALS Transport Unit

(One Lead and one secondary provider per unit.)

We offer a very competitive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only)
Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments
No cost mental health services
Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan)
Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays plus 72 personal holiday hours during each fiscal year.
Kelly Days
Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave
Training and Professional Development
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24 hours on/48 hours off work schedule!

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What You’ll Do

Respond to fire, rescue, medical, and emergency incidents, operating apparatus and equipment safely and effectively
Perform fire suppression, rescue operations, inspections, training, and fire prevention activities, including public education
Maintain station, apparatus, and equipment readiness through daily checks, care, and minor maintenance

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Minimum Education and Experience:

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
Possession of an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology or Emergency Medical Services Technology or equivalent is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida drivers license (Class E minimum)
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
Current American Heart Association BLS provider, Course C;
Florida State Firefighter certification
DOH approved certification as a Paramedic, State of Florida, within four (4) years of employment with credentialing (successful testing for Paramedic privileges) with the Charlotte County Fire/EMS Medical Director.
E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Working Conditions: Very frequent exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.

Risk/Safety Conditions: Frequently around moving equipment, exposure to dust, gases and fumes, slippery surfaces, irregular surfaces, and moving objects. Occasional exposure to excessive noise levels.

Physical Activities: Frequent heavy lifting of over 50 pounds. Constant standing. Very frequent speaking and hearing, and detailed inspection/reading/editing. Frequent walking, sitting and bending/stooping. Occasional writing, reaching over head, kneeling and crawling. Will frequently monitor/operate fire apparatus such as engine, ladder, brush and staff vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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