How to Qualify and Apply
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Qualify
The applicant must be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and must meet all criteria of the City's current “Selection Standards for Firefighter Positions”. He or she must also be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application and a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver's license at time of appointment. The applicant must be a non user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to the date of application.
Selection Process: Review of applications for overall qualifications, relevant training and experience. Most qualified candidates will participate in a pre-employment screening process which includes an Oral Board Interview, Physical Abilities Combat Test, Background Investigation, Polygraph and post-offer pre-employment Medical Exam and Drug Test.
Apply
Applications will be received in the Employment Office, One Fourth Street North, 4th Floor on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, when the hiring process is open. Preference in appointment will be extended to eligible veterans and, in some instances, spouses of eligible veterans. To receive veteran's preference, documentation of status must be submitted at time of application. You must obtain State of Florida EMT and Firefighter certifications before you will be eligible to apply.
Firefighter training is offered locally at the following institutions:
Emergency Medical Technician training is offered locally at the following institutions:
