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DESOTO COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
122 NORTH HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE
ARCADIA, FLORIDA 34266
941-716-3611
https://desotobocc.com/departments/public_safety

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Updated: October 19, 2023

Position Title: Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter / Paramedic
Salary Information: FF/EMT $50,0555 or FF/Paramedic $64,420 Florida Retirement System

Benefit Information:

13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation & Sick leave
College Tuition Reimbursement
Special Teams Program
Incentive Pay Program
No Cost Employee Health Insurance
No Cost Employee Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
Paramedic and Firefighter Scholarships available
7 Year Compounding Step Plan

Department Application Link:

https://www.employflorida.com/
https://desotobocc.com/departments/human resources

Candidate Contact Person:
Chad Jorgensen
Public Safety Director
863-993-4842
c.jorgensen@desotobocc.com

Department Overview

Our team protects the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of Desoto County by providing the highest level of service in Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention Education, Emergency Medical Services, Rescue, and Incident Mitigation. County is served by 3 stations comprised of 17 personnel per shift, 51 personnel in total, with a total of 10 administrative positions. Shift personnel adhere to a 24 hour on, 48 hour off schedule.

City/County/Area: Arcadia, Desoto County, Florida
Population: 39,000

Job Requirements

Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Academy Certification: Yes, Florida Minimum Standards
Prior Experience: Encouraged

Necessary Certifications:
Florida Firefighter Minimum Standards, Florida EMT Certification, Florida Paramedic Certification, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification

Additional Requirements:
DD-214 If Applicable, 16 Hour EVOC, Certified Copy of Driving Record - Minimum 3 Years, Any other certificates applicable to hire.

Hiring Process:
After successful completion of the NTN Fire Team written portion, candidates will be invited to complete a department administered written test, as well as a department practical exam. Successful candidates will then be offered a board interview if test scores permit.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Possess a valid Class "E" Florida Driver's License; State of Florida Firefighter Certification as authorized by F.S.S. 633; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; State of Florida Paramedic Certification. Will accept EMT/Firefighter that will be Paramedic certified within two years from date of hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the positions of firefighter and driver engineer and the skills to perform the duties of each
Knowledge of the geography of the County with respect to streets, hydrants and building access information
Knowledge of the location and layout of all high risk and special hazard occupancies, and the problems encountered with each
Knowledge of the strategy and tactics of handling fire, rescue, and medical emergencies and the ability to analyze and respond effectively under stress to each
Knowledge of the record keeping system in use, the components of the system, and the functions of each
Knowledge of paramedic principles, practices, and techniques and how they are used in rescue operations
Ability to carry out orders and to see that Department and County policies are adhered to
Ability to perform Firefighter and ALS duties effectively and work rotating shift assignments

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