Reserve Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/PM

Pasco County Fire Rescue Reservist Program

Welcome to Pasco County Fire Rescue Reservist Program! Thank you for your interest in becoming a Reservist with the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners and giving back to your community! In Pasco County, we strive to provide excellent public services that meet the needs of our citizens and enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors. Your position as a Reservist is recognized as an opportunity for you to advance your firefighter and EMT skills all the while being an integrated member of our Fire Rescue family. Please upload the following items with your application: Copy of Driver License, Copy of Social Security Card, Copy of Lifetime Driving Record, Copy of signed application release form, Copy of current BLS or ACLS CPR card, Copy of current State of Florida Certificate of compliance for Firefighter, Copy of current State of Florida EMT or Paramedic license, Copy of current CPAT. Omission of any of the documents listed above will result in the rejection of the application.

You can view the Manual at the below listed website, prior to completing the application: VIP manual

Essential Job Functions

Pasco County Fire Rescue Reserve Firefighter/EMT Is a voluntary position within the Fire Rescue Department. Performs orderly and systematic evaluations and examinations of scenes and patients. Provides care, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with the knowledge and skills of a Registered Emergency Medical Technician. Responds to emergencies with fire or rescue companies and performs related functions as required. May be assigned duties as required. Assists with truck check out, station duties, and general station and scene assignments. Completes reports and records and operates radios according to system standards and guidelines. Ensures that all supplies, equipment, and apparatus are sufficient, operational and properly maintained. Reports deficiencies to supervisor immediately. Performs maintenance chores of quarters, station, and grounds. Attends and participates in company drills and training sessions. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of practices and procedures in accordance with U.S. DOT EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum for the EMT. Obtains Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) provided by Pasco County Fire Rescue Ability to gain knowledge of the street system and geography. Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and operate relatively complex equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform prolonged and difficult work under adverse conditions. Ability to learn a wide variety of duties and methods within a reasonable training period. Ability and willingness to learn new methods and techniques.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Position requires climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and running. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions are filled on an as-needed basis. No phone calls please. You must successfully complete the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT). The CPAT is administered by the National Testing Network (NTN). Enrollment for the CPAT can be accomplished at the NTN web page at Must be a nonuser of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as defined in FS633.34. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Qualified applicants selected for interview are REQUIRED to possess and provide upon request copies of their lifetime driving history; CPAT; Current registration by the State of Florida as an EMT or Paramedic; Current certification by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute in BLS or ACLS; Certificate of Compliance from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; Social Security Card; Valid driver's license. SERVICE HOURS: Reservists must complete a minimum of 24 hours of shift-scheduled engine or rescue unit deployment each month; by either serving with two (2) 12-hour shifts or one (1) 24 hours shift. Also required is one (1) four-hour monthly cohort training session; selected from either a Saturday morning offering or a Thursday night offering. Failure to meet the minimum required hours of service could result in dismissal from this program. RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT: Must be a resident of the State of Florida and maintain residency ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021