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LONGWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT 205 S. MILWEE ST. LONGWOOD, FLORIDA 32750 (407)260-3490 http://www.longwoodfl.org
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Updated: March 18, 2025
To apply for this position, you must access the following website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longwoodfl and complete the City of Longwood application.
All applicants must complete both the City of Longwood Application and all required NTN testing.
The job description can be found here
Job Classification: Firefighter/EMT or Paramedic
The Longwood Fire Department is currently hiring and building an ongoing eligibility list.
FireTEAM and a valid CPAT completed within the last 12 months are required for this position.
The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your NTN candidate account.
Salary Information: Starting pay $50,000 annually with additional compensation for Paramedic ($12,500), Engineer, Ride Up Lieutenant, Preceptor, and Relief Driver.
Department Overview: The City of Longwood Fire Department is a full-service Fire Department responding to approximately 6,000 alarms per year. The Department offers advanced life support, medical transport, fire suppression, and fire safety training.
In addition to emergency scene operations, the Fire Department is proactively engaged in emergency management planning, the review of construction plans, on site code and standard compliance through fire and life safety inspections.
The Longwood Fire Department proudly holds an Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.) rating of two. The Department currently has a staff of 45 and operates out of two stations (15 & 17) strategically located throughout the City of Longwood to provide a maximum response in a minimum time frame.
Job Requirements
Age: 18
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Necessary Certifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Class “E” driver’s License valid in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record.
· State of Florida certification in Firefighting II (or equivalent as issued by the Florida Division of the State Fire Marshal).
· Firefighter EMT candidates must have current cards in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Candidate must have possession of Emergency Medical Technician certification valid in the State of Florida.
· Firefighter Paramedic candidates must have current cards in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and a Paramedic certificate valid in the State of Florida.
· A valid CPAT obtained from National Testing Network within the last 12 months from the closing date.
Must pass “fit for duty” medical physical exam as per N.F.P.A. 1582 prior to employment and any drug
testing requirement. For employment and for continued employment, employees in this position must pass the N.F.P.A. 1582 medical physical exam annually.
