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Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Firefighter EMT or Paramedic Registration
Opens: September 17, 2024 - 8:00 am
Closes: October 1, 2024 - 11:59 pm
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Ready to fulfill your dreams of becoming a firefighter EMT or paramedic?  We're looking for like minded individuals who identifies with our ideals and can carry out our mission statement in each and every interaction with citizens of our great community. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must have a high school diploma of GED equivalent.

  • Must possess a valid Florida Class E driver's license or ability to obtain by hire date. 

  • Must possess EVOC (16-hour) Certificate issued by a certified Florida agency.

  • Must possess a current, valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training issued by the State of Florida.

  • Must possess either a State of Florida EMT License or Paramedic License.

  • Must possess BLS for Healthcare Providers offered by Red Cross (CPR and AED) ***OR*** American Heart Association – BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)

*CPAT and Swim card must be emailed no later than
5:00 pm EST, October 21, 2024 to: CBotting@fortlauderdale.gov
(See job description for more detailed information)

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3 Step Application Process

Step 1: Apply with Fort Lauderdale
Fire Rescue
 by:
October 1, 2024 - 11:59 pm
(Mandatory)

 

Step 2: Complete Testing and Video Interview with Public Safety Answers by:
October 4, 2024 - 5:00 pm
(Mandatory)

Step 3: Register to Attend Fire Interview Seminar hosted by
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue

(Highly Recommended)

Test fee of $50 required. Financial hardship requests can be sent to:hrrecruitment@fortlauderdale.gov
 

Applicant Resources

Are you prepared to put your best foot forward?  Check out some of the helpful resources available to applicants.

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