Firefighter/Paramedic - SAFER Grant

Firefighter/Paramedic

Advance Your Career. Serve Your Community. Lead the Way.

The City of St. Cloud Fire Rescue is hiring 24 Firefighter/Paramedics as part of a major department expansion funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the FY2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant. These permanent positions will support our growing city and the addition of new fire stations, allowing us to deliver faster response times and more efficient emergency services to the residents we serve.

We're growing with our community, adding 48 new firefighter personnel with new stations already under construction. Whether you're an experienced paramedic looking for your next challenge or newly certified and ready to launch your career, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger and help shape the future of fire and emergency services in one of Florida's fastest-growing cities.

Why St. Cloud Fire Rescue?

Premier Benefits Package

• Outstanding pension program with a 4% multiplier that vests in just 10 years
• Retire at any age with 20 years of service – one of the best retirement benefits in the region
• 8-year Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Ability to purchase additional pension years for prior military service
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with access to a free employee and family health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Work-Life Balance

• Current 24/48 shift schedule
• City Council is reviewing funding strategies to support a transition to a 24/72 shift schedule, creating even better work-life balance for our crews
• 120 hours of paid annual vacation leave (increases with years of service)
• 144 hours of paid sick leave annually
• 156 hours of paid holidays
• Sick leave counts toward total hours worked for regularly scheduled shifts

Career Growth & Development

• Paramedic continuing education provided and paid for by the department
• Career advancement opportunities into leadership and specialized roles
• Specialized training opportunities in special operations, aerial operations, rope rescue, and truck operations for our tower truck
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding department

At St. Cloud Fire Rescue, we're built on a foundation of service, accountability, and innovation. Every day, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to protecting our community and supporting each other. As a paramedic, you'll bring critical advanced life support skills to our team while having opportunities to mentor, lead, and advance your career and make a meaningful difference.

This is your chance to join a department that's investing in its future and in you. Apply today and advance your career with St. Cloud Fire Rescue.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please provide a complete history of your work experience. Describe your paid work experience for the past ten (10) years and list all gaps in work history. List each promotion or transfer as a separate job even if they were with the same employer. Include Military, part time, seasonal, temporary and self-employment. We may contact previous employers to verify employment information. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please do not indicate any personal information on your application/resume (e.g., marital status, family members, medical, etc.)

TESTING & HIRING PROCESS FOR THE CITY OF ST. CLOUD FIRE DEPARTMENT *Candidates will be notified of the testing process after all applications have been reviewed.