Job Information

CITRUS COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
1520 N MEADOWCREST BLVD
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA 34429
352-527-5406
http://www.citruscountyfire.com

Apply Now >

Bookmark: http://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/fullJobDetails.cfm?agencyjobid=1359&jobid=2&agentid=329

Updated: November 20, 2024

POSITION: Firefighter/Paramedic

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

STARTING SALARY: $68.600.00 Annually (includes FLSA Overtime & Holiday Pay)

ELIGIBILITY: Citrus County applications will be accepted only during open job posting and must be submitted online by visiting the Citrus County Employment website.

STEP #1: Applicants are required to have a valid NTN CPAT (only). The valid CPAT must have a completion date within 365 days from application date with Citrus County Fire Rescue.
(www.nationaltestingnetwork.com)

Please direct all testing questions to National Testing Network Customer Support at 206-428-3265. Candidates
selected to move forward in the process will be contacted by Citrus County Fire Rescue at a later time.

STEP #2: Applicants are required to apply for the Firefighter/Paramedic position on the Citrus County Employment website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citrusfl

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners – Contributed benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Health and Wellness Center, Long-Term Disability, Florida Retirement, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Program. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners - Optional benefits; Deferred Compensation Program, Dental, Vision

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS:

· Annual leave buy-back program.
· Educational reimbursement
· Competitive step plan
· Utilization of department’s state certified fire training center

PERSONAL DAYS OFF:

Personal Days Off for 24-hour fire suppression employees will be accrued as follows:

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Citrus County Fire Rescue was established in 1974. Until the early 90s the fire service was run by a Fire Commission Board and was 100% volunteer. As of 2024 Citrus County Fire Rescue operates out of 10 career stations with 171 operations personnel, The department's full-time state certified firefighter/paramedics, firefighter/EMTs, EMTs and paramedics serve more than 170,000 citizens, cover 773 square miles of land and 39 square miles of water, and respond to an average of 100 emergencies a day. CCFR provides an array of services to include ALS/BLS transport EMS, Fire Suppression, Technical Rescue, Hazmat, Community Paramedics, and a Clinical Social Worker.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Age: 18 Years of Age
· US Citizen: Lawfully work in the U.S.
· High School Grad/GED: High School diploma or G.E.D.
· Valid Florida State Driver's License: Must Have a Valid Florida Driver License.
· Must successfully complete physical examination prior to employment, and physical requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.34 and satisfy requirement of NFPA 1582.

NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS:

· State of Florida Minimum Standards Certificate of Compliance
· State of Florida Paramedic License.
· BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
· NTN CPAT (Only)

SCHOOLING POST HIRING:

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification the following courses:

· Emergency Vehicle Operators Cours (EVOC)
· FEMA IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
· FEMA IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
· FEMA IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
· FEMA IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction

Apply Now >