Firefighter/ EMT

Firefighter/EMT Position

The City of Greenacres offers an effective 10/1/2026 salary based on $62,992.65 annually/$28.84 hourly pending ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Greenacres Fire Rescue is proud to roll out the Spartan Schedule effective 10/1/2026, making us the first department in Florida with this unique 42-hour work week which consists of a 24/48, 24/96 rotation. The minimum requirements for employment as a Firefighter/EMT are as follows:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must live in the state of Florida.
• Must submit to Level II fingerprinting with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and PBSO upon offer of employment.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post offer psychological, CVSA, and physical examination with drug screen. The offer of employment will be conditioned on the results of testing and/or examinations.

All Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians serve a one (1) year probationary period.

REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS:

State Certified Paramedics may be eligible to test for a Paramedic assignment upon successful completion of the Greenacres EMT Field Training Program and the department Paramedic pre-requisite testing. Please upload copies of the following documents under their respective categories and upload documents to match accordingly. Only one is allowed under each category. Additional required documents must be uploaded under the Supplemental upload function:

• H.S. Diploma/State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent (required)
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Division of State Fire Marshal Firefighter Certificate of Compliance (required)
• Valid CPAT or Broward County Wide Ability test or equivalent within one (1) year prior to submission of application (required)
• Valid CPR card from American Red Cross or American Heart Association at the Health Care Provider level (required)
• Valid Florida Department of Health EMT and/or Paramedic Certificate (required)
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), 16 HOURS, as approved by the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (required)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)

If no attachments are uploaded your application will be considered incomplete!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Position Summary: Protects life and property through fire prevention and suppression, basic life support and rescue actions.

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical calls for service.
• Responds to fire related calls for service.
• Provides emergency medical treatment to injured persons using modern EMS techniques.
• Engages in the suppression of fire activity, as directed.
• Engages in the operation of extrication and immobilization equipment.
• Engages in the delivery and proper positioning of emergency vehicles and fire apparatus to scenes.
• Participates in rescue operations by carrying individuals from danger.
• Engages in the transporting of patients to area hospitals.
• Performs maintenance tests on medical and fire equipment, including vehicles, to assure they're functioning properly.
• Performs blood pressure evaluations.
• Participates in fire training to maintain an acceptable level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of firefighting to include fire rescue, evacuation, exposures, confinement, extinguishment, radio communications, and ventilation.
• Fire prevention techniques including detection of common fire hazards.
• Principles and practices of emergency medical procedures and skill in their application.
• Geography of the response areas, including water distribution.
• Common basic medical prefixes and suffixes.

Ability to:

• React quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Perform maintenance tests on fire equipment.
• Understand basics of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and how it pertains during routine and emergency situations.
• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate records.
• Interpret and apply complex rules and regulations.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Follow safety rules and regulations of the Department and the City.
• Support the Department's and City's Mission, Values and Goals.

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a State issued G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Possess and maintains a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic in the State of Florida.
• Possess and maintain State of Florida Certification for Firefighter II.
• Possess and maintain a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card from American Red Cross or American Heart Association at the Health Care Provider level.
• Documentation of successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), or reasonable equivalent as approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

The City of Greenacres provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to retirement plan(s), paid vacation, sick leave, thirteen (13) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.