Job Information

LEESBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
201 S CANAL STREET
LEESBURG, FLORIDA 34748
352-728-9780
http://leesburgflorida.gov/fire

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Updated: August 03, 2023

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

Leesburg Fire Department is currently building an ongoing eligibility pool for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. This position requires a Fire Team and a valid CPAT through the National Testing Network.

Candidates wishing employment MUST NOT contact the City of Leesburg Human Resource Department or the Fire Department until they are notified of being selected to move forward in the process.

Salary Information: $59,150.40 (Includes base pay and holiday pay and medic incentive) estimated for one (1) year of employment

Department Overview:

The City of Leesburg Fire Department is an I.S.O. Class II department that responds to approximately 10,000 calls per year. The department currently operates under 3 divisions: Operations, Training and Safety, and Inspections.

The Operations Division works out of four (4) stations with 14 members per shift. The Department provides advance life support through non-transport ALS engines, and fire suppression. 24/48 hour shift schedule totaling 2704hrs/year with a “Kelly Day”.

Area Information:

Leesburg is a progressive community in northwest Central Florida with a population of 22,000 residents, growing commercial and industrial development, an international airport, two local colleges and one of the country’s top hospitals.

Leesburg also is an ideal residential destination, consisting of 40 square miles nestled among the Harris Chain of Lakes offering scenic and historic neighborhoods, a quaint downtown business district, a wide variety of local schools, parks and recreational programs. The city is just 40 miles from Orlando, 80 miles from Tampa and midway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Population: 22,000

Job Requirements

Age:
18

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes with Class E endorsement, and with less than 7 points on the license.

Necessary Certifications:

State of Florida Minimum Fire II Standards Certificate of Compliance
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Wildland Firefighting S-130, S190, L-180
National or State of Florida Paramedic Certification
ACLS and CPR Certification
Copy of State of Florida approved 16 hour EVOC certificate
Veteran’s preference a copy of form DD214
Signed and Notarized non tobacco use affidavit

Hiring Process:
All candidates must successfully take and pass the Fire Team and CPAT test through the National Testing Network. Selected candidate(s) will be notified by the Fire Department based upon Fire Department criteria and subsequently invited to move forward in the process, which will consist of an oral interview and the completion of a City of Leesburg job application. Candidates are asked to NOT contact the City of Leesburg Human Resource Department or the Fire Department. Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a medical evaluation, criminal background and driving record check post-job offer.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to meet physical qualifications of NFPA 1582 and pass an annual Incumbent Physical Agility Test (IPAT) as a condition of continual employment.

Essential Functions:
This is a responsible and skilled position, which requires the ability to perform specialized work as an individual and/or team member in fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire loss management, and other diversified emergency/non-emergency activities. Operates specialized equipment and participates in fire suppression, emergency medical operations, and related diversified emergency activities. Participates in mandatory physical training program and evaluation as prescribed by department policies, utilizing department physical training program. Personnel are subject to mandatory call-back as required by operational needs.

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