Firefighter/Paramedic

Salary: $71,628.28 Annually
Location : Fire Dept., 501 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2851
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 4:00 PM Eastern


Job Description
CANDIDATES WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS WILL BE PLACED ON AN RANKED ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS. CONDITIONAL OFFER LETTERS WILL BE PROVIDED TO CANDIDATES AS OPEN POSITIONS BECOME AVAILABLE.

Veterans' Preference Applies

To ensure you receive full consideration, we are requesting documentation to verify your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. Please complete the Veterans' Preference form using the link below and submit it with the required attachments: Copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. And, if applicable, an official letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing proof of a service-connected disability.
Any candidate with a valid State of Florida or National Registry Paramedic certification and a Department of Defense firefighter certification is encouraged to apply. You must complete the State of Florida reciprocity process prior to the effective date of hire. Please refer to this link for more information:
• EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
• Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace . The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of one year prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
Skilled technical work in the field of fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical services. Fulfill duties of employment as outlined in the CBA. Work is performed under the general direction of a Captain
IMPORTANT:

The following three affidavits are required with your application: Firefighter Physical Fitness, Smoke-Free and Authorization for Release of information. Please use the following link to access the affidavits:

Each affidavit will need to be completed, notarized and submitted with your online application. Your application WILL BE REJECTED if all three (3) required documents are not attached with your application. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to edit anything or submit paperwork in person.
BARGAINING UNIT: International Association of Firefighters, Local 1842

**PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION PRIOR TO COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBMISSION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLETED TESTING REQUIREMENTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO BE REJECTED**
Essential Job Duties

• Lay, connect and place hose line in operation. Raise and climb ladders. Enter building and other fire involved areas. Use extinguisher, bars, hooks, lines, axes, and other hand equipment. Ventilate burning buildings and structures. Throws salvage covers and remove debris.
• Assist with delivery of emergency medical services and participates in rescue operations by carrying individuals from danger.
• Make regular inspections of apparatus and equipment and notify supervisor of defects. Assist Driver-Engineer with routine maintenance and apparatus checkout as required. Ensure apparatus and equipment is in a constant state of operational readiness.
• Make visual and physical fire inspections of buildings to locate fire hazards.
• Attend and participate in drills and training sessions.
• Respond to all calls for service. Implement the Incident Management System (IMS) when appropriate and direct emergency operations until relieved by a superior officer.
• Follow published department EMS Protocols, SOG's and administer basic life support to patients.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.


FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of the position of firefighter and the skills to perform essential duties.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City with respect to streets, hydrants and building access information.
• Knowledge of the location and layout of all high risk and special hazard occupancies, and the problems encountered with each.
• Knowledge of the strategy and tactics of handling fire, rescue and medical emergencies and the ability to analyze and respond effectively under stress to each.
• Knowledge of the record management system in use, the components of the system, and the functions of each.
• Knowledge of paramedic principles, practices and techniques and how they are used in medical emergency operations.
• Knowledge of and adherence to City, Department and Division's policies, rules and regulations, SOG's and protocols.
• Ability to perform essential job functions effectively.

Minimum Qualifications


High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Must be 18 years or older.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Current CPAT/PAT - applicants must have completed the CPAT/PAT no more than twelve (12) months prior to application.
• State of Florida or National Registry Paramedic Certification or currently enrolled in a paramedic program. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH A CURRENT PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION.
• State of Florida Firefighter II Certification.
• State of Florida Class E Driver's License
• State of Florida Bureau of EMS recognized Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Certificate

Supplemental Information
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Meet physical requirements as indicated for State certification.
• Must endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations.
• Driving heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable smelling
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Climbing (including ladders)
• Pulling, pushing, balancing, throwing, reaching
• Walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running
• Ability to pass basic water safety swim test

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Hazardous conditions: flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling

structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting and related hazards.

• Stressful situations
• Bio-hazardous or potentially infectious disease

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefit package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.

The link to the updated benefits is posted here:
Please contact Human Resources with any questions at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Thank you.
01


The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least twelve (12) months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least twelve (12) months prior to your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02


What is your current education level? You must attach a copy of your diploma, degree certificate or transcripts to your application in order to be considered, otherwise it will be rejected.

• High School or GED. A copy is attached.
• Associate Degree. A copy is attached.
• Bachelor's degree. A copy is attached.
• Masters or above. A copy is attached.

03


Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record? You are required to attach a copy of your Driver's License, otherwise, your application will be rejected.

• Yes, I have a Florida driver license with a good driving record. A copy of my license is attached.
• No

04


Do you possess a current CPAT/PAT certification completed no more than twelve months prior to submitting this application? You must attach a copy of the Certificate or results to your application, otherwise your application will be rejected.

• Yes, I have successfully completed the CPAT / PAT within 12 months. A copy is attached.
• No

05


Do you possess a valid State of Florida Minimum Standards Certification for Firefighter II? You must attach a copy of your Certificate as part of your application, otherwise your application will be rejected.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you possess a current, State of Florida Paramedic Certification or National Registry (NREMT) Paramedic Certification? You must attach a copy of the certificate, otherwise your application will be rejected.

• I have a State of Florida Paramedic Certification and I am attaching a copy to my application.
• I have a National Registry Paramedic Certification and I am attaching a copy to my application.
• I am currently enrolled and in good standing in a Paramedic Program.
• None of the above

07


If you are not a State Certification Paramedic please identify your current status

• PM Student
• PM Student in 3rd semester
• Awaiting State Certification Exam
• I am State Certified and will attach my state certification to be considered.

08


Please acknowledge that you have completed and had notarized the three (3) City of Delray Beach affidavits: - Smoke Free Fire Rescue Department Affidavit - Authorization for Release of Information - Firefighter Physical Fitness Affidavit. You must attach a copy of each affidavit as part of your application. Your application will not be considered if required documents are not submitted electronically.

• I acknowledge that I am attaching a copy of the notarized affidavits to my application in order to be considered for the position

09


Do you possess a current, State of Florida Bureau of EMS recognized Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Certificate? You must attach a copy of your EVOC certificate as part of your application, otherwise your application will be rejected

• Yes, I am attaching a copy of my EVOC certificate.
• No

10


How many years of experience do you have working as a Firefighter?

• No Experience
• One year experience
• Two to five years
• Greater than five years

11


Are you claiming Veteran's preference? If so, you must scan and attach a copy of your DD214 to this application and include the relevant veterans preference certifications. Otherwise, your claim will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

Required Question