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FERNANDINA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT 204 ASH STREET FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA 32034 904-310-3100 https://www.fbfl.us
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Updated: April 17, 2024
Position Title: Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Salary Information: Step 1- $15.91 per hour $46,329 Annually, not including built-in Overtime.
Benefit Information: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending account, Life insurance, Chapter 175 Pension plan, Deferred Compensation, Tuition Reimbursement, Vacation and Sick Leave, Twelve Paid Holidays, EAP, and Recreation Facilities Discounts.
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Candidate Contact PersonStephanie BrownHuman Resources Generalist(904) 310-3126https://www.fbfl.us/formcenter/Email-Forms-3/Stephanie-Brown-247
Basic Information
Department Overview
The Department was established in 1883 and has a long history of providing fire and EMS services to the city. We are located on beautiful Amiela Island north of Jacksonville, FL and just south of Camden County, Ga. We are bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Amiela River. The Fire Department is an all-hazards response department with state-of-the-art equipment, training, and advanced medical technology.
City/County/Area Information
The City of Fernandina Beach is in Nassau County in Northeast Florida. Nassau County is a rural county located 26 miles north of downtown Jacksonville.
Population
13,000 with a higher seasonal population
Job Requirements
Age: 18 y/oUS Citizen: N/AHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver’s License: Valid LicenseAbility to Read/Speak English: YesVision: Acceptable vision according to NFPACollege: NoAcademy Certification: Yes, Florida Firefighter IIPrior Experience: NoNecessary Certifications: Florida Firefighter IIFlorida EMT or Paramedic certificationBLS Healthcare ProviderAmerican Heart ACLS certification (Paramedic)16-hour EVOC courseAdditional Requirements: Pre-employment Drug ScreenPre-employment background checkPre-employment Medical physicalHiring Process: Candidates submit their application to Human Resources.Human Resources screen applications.Interviews are scheduled with an interview panel.Candidate selection is made and offer letter issued.Background screening and drug testing is completed.
Essential Physical Skills
Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without corrections); ability to communicate both orally and in writing; meet physical requirements as indicated for State Certification. Must endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life- threatening situations. Driving heavy vehicles and equipment; heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. Reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, throwing, climbing (including ladders), walking, sitting, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running, and smelling. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
Environmental Conditions
Works inside and outside in various weather conditions. Hazardous conditions: flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting, and related hazardous conditions. Stressful situations; heights.
