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Firefighter

Town of Davie · Davie, FL

Firefighter at Town of Davie in Davie, FL. A first responder job listing aggregated on RESPONDin.

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• Do not contact Fire Administration or any Fire Employees. • All questions or inquiries should be emailed to: [email protected] • Please read through all sections of this job posting (to include Frequently Asked Questions and Application Assistance for instructions and important information). • Benefits, compensation and pension information can be viewed by clicking on the Benefits tab or on this link . General Statement of Job Under close supervision, performs specialized firefighting work in fire suppression, administer emergency medical care, provide fire prevention and basic medical care education, and operate fire rescue apparatus. Employee will participate in firefighting and medical training and other training as needed. Employees may be assigned to operate equipment to alarms, utilize special skills acquired on the job, or assist with fire inspections. Employee is responsible for inspection, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and quarters as well as others tasks as necessary. Reports to a Fire Lieutenant or Fire Captain. Education : • Graduation from High School or equivalent. • An AS or AA Degree in a related field is preferred. Additional Requirements: • Be at least 18 years old; • Possess a valid State of Florida Drivers' License. • Firefighter Certificate of Compliance Certification issued by the Division of State Fire Marshal for the State of Florida • Currently possess OR obtain and submit to Human Resources/Designee by December 31, 2026. • Must meet one of the following requirements: • Possess a Paramedic Certification OR • Possess an EMT Certification AND are currently enrolled in Paramedic School. • EMT Certification (State of Florida Certified or National Registry). • Must obtain Paramedic Certification within 2 ½ years of the date of hire and subsequently cleared by our Medical Director within six (6) months of obtaining said Certification. • If you already finished paramedic school and are waiting for results or to take the exam, you are eligible to apply and would be required to submit the transcripts for paramedic school and passing results for the certification once received. • Official letter from paramedic school stating you are enrolled in paramedic school or official transcripts will be required at a later date. • Possess a current Basic Life Support CPR Card (Issued by the American Heart Association or an equivalent agency). • Possess an EVOC Certification pursuant to FL Statute 401.281(1) (e). All Applicants Must: • Not have a suspended drivers' license within five (5) years of the date of this application (not insurance related). • Not have a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years. • Not have failed the Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year. • Not have employment history that includes poor performance (to include evaluation information, disciplines, suspension and/or terminations) and/or inability to maintain steady employment. • Not have any body art, brands, tattoos on the head, neck, or face. The neck will be defined as any marking that protrudes past the threshold of any dress uniform. A single ring tattoo is the only body art permitted on the hand. • Not have steroid usage within three (3) years of the date of this application. • Not have used any illegal drugs to include heroin, cocaine hallucinogenic substances and/or other illegal substances with the exception of marijuana as outlined below. • Not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one (1) year of the date of this application. • Not have used any tobacco products within one (1) year of the date of this application to include nicotine and E-cigarettes. Candidates must commit to non-usage during employment as well. • Not have been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. • Not have made a false statement of any material fact or practiced deception in his/her application. • Not have