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BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 1010 9TH AVE W BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34205 (941)932-9600 http://www.bradentonfiredepartment.org/
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Updated: August 13, 2025
Classification: Firefighter/EMT
The Bradenton Fire Department is hiring (6) six Firefighter/EMTs or Firefighter/Paramedics between October and February. A City of Bradenton employment application (available at https://cityofbradenton.com/employment), FireTEAM and a valid CPAT testing are required for this listing.
The Bradenton Fire Department also requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. Candidates are encouraged to complete the PHQ as soon as possible to ensure eligibility.
Please direct all questions about the job posting to National Testing Network. Please do not call the department directly.
Salary Information:
Firefighter/EMT - $55,886 – $93,931 annually Firefighter/Paramedic – TBD through collective bargaining
** The Bradenton Fire Department is currently a BLS department pursuing ALS. **
Annual raises are negotiated through collective bargaining and occur on the first pay period after October 1st of each year.
Benefit Information:
· Progressive salary structure.
· Twelve paid holidays per year, including the employee's birthday.
· Twelve sick leave days per year.
· Six vacation leave days per year.
· One bonus vacation day for every five years of services.
· Medical and life insurance availability to member and family.
· Educational assistance program for position-related, degree-seeking personnel.
· Educational incentive pays for associate’s and bachelor’s degrees.
· Specialty pay for technical rescue team members.
· Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan 457
· Pension plan funded by members, City of Bradenton, and State of Florida.
· Vested rights after ten years of service.
· 3% multiplier and 2.3% COLA
· 5 Year Drop Plan
· Retirement benefits at age 55 with 10 years of service.
· Retirement benefits at any age with 25 years of service.
Department Information: The Bradenton Fire Department is a professional career all hazards organization that provides the following services to our community: emergency medical, fire suppression, fire prevention, Hazmat operations, technical rescue operations, marine operations, and emergency management. The department has three stations staffed by 66 firefighters, divided among three shifts, as well as 12 administrative and support personnel.
The department responds to approximately 8,500 calls for service annually, and operates basic life support (BLS) units comprised of two rescues, three engine companies, two aerial ladders, and a special operations/technical rescue unit. Specialty programs include a technical rescue team and a marine rescue division.
Other services include fire prevention and investigation, plans review, pre-fire planning, life safety code inspections, home safety inspections, and smoke alarm installation. Community involvement includes public education and a myriad of public relations events.
City Information: The City of Bradenton is located on the central west coast of Florida, south of Tampa, along the southern bank of the Manatee River. The city was incorporated in 1903, encompasses approximately 15 square miles of residential, commercial, and recreation, and serves as the county seat of Manatee County.
Notable companies and employers in the area include Tropicana Manufacturing Co Inc, Bealls, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Manatee County School District, Blake Medical Center, First Watch, the Pittsburg Pirates/Bradenton Marauders, and IMG Academies. Additionally, the city benefits from a robust tourism industry, thanks to its proximity to neighboring beach communities like Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.
Population: 57,034 (2023 US Census)
Job Requirements Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid FLORIDA State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: As required in the current edition of NFPA 1582
Necessary Certifications: State of Florida Firefighter II State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician
Post Hiring: Members will be required to complete courses related to probationary/promotional policies. (i.e. ICS, NIMS, various fire-science courses, Driver/Operator, EMT re-certification, and Paramedic certification).
Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers
· Convicted of a misdemeanor relating to perjury, false statement, or moral turpitude
· Convicted of a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of one year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof, or under the law of any other country
· Dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
Driving Disqualifiers
A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Drug Use Disqualifiers
Pre-employment testing and ongoing compliance with the City of Bradenton Drug Free Workplace policy is required.
Employment Disqualifiers
Applicant will be disqualified if material information omitted or false oral or written information presented during consideration for employment.
Financial Disqualifiers
A poor credit history and financial background will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Additional Disqualifiers
Tobacco Use:
All applicants must be non-users of tobacco products for at least one year prior to the date of application, and must remain tobacco free for the duration of their employment.
Tattoos/Body Markings:
No perspective member shall have tattoos/body markings that are offensive, in excess, vulgar, or otherwise deemed detrimental to the professional appearance and positive public image of the department. No prospective member shall have tattoos/body markings of any type that are visible about the head, neck, and/or face.
