Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic There are 135 (including District Chiefs, Lieutenants, Firefighter/Paramedics, and Firefighter/EMTs) line positions, not including administrative staff. North Port Fire Rescue covers just over 104 square miles and an approximate population of 93,000+ from seven fire stations. Our daily line staffing covers four ALS Engines, three ALS Quints, one Tanker (Tender), eight ALS Rescues, and two District Chiefs. The duties of firefighter/EMT and firefighter/paramedics include but are not limited to: Respond to both fire and medical emergencies, performing fire suppression activities, providing emergency medical care to injured or sick individuals on scene, operating firefighting and medical equipment, and participating in rescue operations, all while maintaining fire station upkeep and undergoing continuous training to stay proficient in both firefighting and emergency medical techniques.
Salary:
Firefighter/Paramedic is $72,568.84 - $110,638.13.Firefighter/EMT salary is $61,960.09 - $90,638.13 both including FLSA overtime.
Competitive benefits include:
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for employee, spouse, and family (Portion of City coverage is dependent upon employee elections).Florida Retirement System (FRS).Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan.
Department provided annual physical evaluation in accordance with NFPA 1582.Training opportunities and Career Advancement Opportunities.
Travel opportunities for Training and/or Committee Involvement.
Tuition reimbursement for college.
Ability to trade up to ten (10) shifts per quarter.24/48 schedule.
Paid Days Off (PDO) (Universal Leave) time accrues at 372 hours per year to start (15.5 shifts). Bereavement leave, Military Leave, Personal Days. Additional PDO accruals of 48 hours possible as a sick-leave incentive (12 hours per quarter). Ability to convert 120 hours of PDO to salary paid once per year at overtime rate with the ability to sell back an additional 120 hours at straight time. (Parameters outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
Minimum Qualifications/Education:
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED.Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and background check.
Must hold a current State of Florida Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance.
Must be certified by the State of Florida EMT or Paramedic
Essential Job Functions:
Responds to fire and emergency medical calls; evaluates situations and assists with administering medical treatment per Emergency Medical Services (EMS) guidelines.
Drives and operates apparatus and equipment safely in response to and in the mitigation of emergencies.
Exposure to hazardous conditions including but not limited to fire, chemicals, heat, smoke, gas, moving vehicles, confined spaces, heights, and flood waters.
Stretch hose lines and direct fire streams to extinguish and contain fires; raise and climb ladders to perform search and rescue procedures along with ventilation of burning structures.
Proactively cleans and maintains fire station facilities and equipment and other related apparatus.
Operate emergency radios.
Participates in drills, classes and schools in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and other fire service-related areas.
Operates equipment as used for the control and extinguishment of fires such as: fire hose, nozzles, ladders, ropes, axes, water tools and appliances, aerial ladder devices, rescue equipment, power and manual hand tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, firefighting protective clothing ensemble, hazardous materials protective clothing and related tools and equipment.
Operates equipment required for treatment of the sick and injured including bandages, splints, blood pressure monitoring equipment, spinal immobilization equipment, hydraulic power tools for extrication purposes and other medical treatment hand tools.
Non-emergency related duties include but are not limited to conducting readiness inspections of apparatus and equipment, pre-fire planning of buildings, lift assists, smoke detector assistance, report writing, and public relations details.
Compliance with North Port Fire Rescue Rules & Regulations, Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Guidelines, and Emergency Medical Protocols.
Adopt and embody the mission statement: Provide exceptional public safety services in a safe, compassionate and professional manner.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:- In addition to the requirements listed in the License and Certificates section, graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
- Progressive knowledge and application of firefighting and emergency medical skills.
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions promptly, effectively, and efficiently under varied and difficult conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working skills and knowledge.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret English.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Computer literate - must possess the skills necessary to use word processing type programs and basic computer operations.
- Work under stress while performing at a high level.
- Ability to maintain a high level of physical fitness while wearing appropriate PPE including but not limited to SCBA, turn out gear, and wildland gear.
- Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED.Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
- Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and background check.
- Must hold a current State of Florida Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance.
- Must be certified by the State of Florida EMT or Paramedic
- To be considered for employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic (FF/PM) or FF/EMT with the City of North Port, please follow these steps:
- Fire Team Test - Applicants must achieve a passing score on the Fire Team Test. Scores will be averaged and ranked accordingly.
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Must have taken and passed the CPAT within the past 12 months. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click Firefighter jobs. Select North Port Fire District, read all requirements and, if qualified, select a testing location on the CPAT icon on the main page of the website and then follow the instructions.
Make sure you have selected North Port Fire Rescue so that we have access to your scores. Your application cannot be processed if you do not follow this step.
City of North Port Application - Complete the application in its entirety. All information provided on your application (as well as in all other phases of the employment process) must be true, current, accurate and without omission.(a) CPAT and Fire Team must be successfully completed prior to application submittal.(b) Submit your supporting documents. Your application will not be complete until you submit legible copies of each of the documents listed below. These documents are required to be electronically attached to your application. Documents must be uploaded BEFORE submitting the application.
North Port Fire Rescue Supplemental Application - Download the fillable PDF document at https://www.northportfl.gov/City-Services-and-Safety/Emergency-Services/North-Port-Fire-Rescue-District/Careers-with-Fire-Rescue The document is located under the Hiring Process tab. Please electronically fill out the form, save it and attach it to your application.
Valid EMT and/or Paramedic License issued by the State of Florida
Valid State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards
Current BLS Card and Current ACLS Card (Paramedic Only)
Ability Test: Successfully complete the mandatory North Port Fire Rescue ability test. (November 12, 2026)
Interview: Attend
