Job Description
NORTH PORT FIRE RESCUE
4970 CITY HALL BLVD
NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34286
(941)429-7200
Updated: April 07, 2025
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City of North Port
Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic
SALARY See Position Description LOCATION North Port, FL
JOB TYPE Full Time JOB NUMBER 201401513
DEPARTMENT Fire Rescue Department PENING DATE 04/14/2025
CLOSING DATE 5/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
General Description
General Description
There are 135 (Including District Chiefs, Lieutenants, Firefighter/Paramedics, and Firefighter/EMT's) line positions, not including administrative staff.
North Port Fire Rescue covers just over 104 square miles and an approximate population of 93,000+ from six fire stations (seventh station in the works). Our daily line staffing covers 3 ALS Engines, three ALS Quints, one Tanker (Tender), six ALS Rescues, and two District Chiefs.
The duties of firefighter/EMT and firefighter/paramedics include but are not limited to: Respond to both fire and medical emergencies, performing fire suppression activities, providing emergency medical care to injured or sick individuals on scene, operating firefighting and medical equipment, and participating in rescue operations, all while maintaining fire station upkeep and undergoing continuous training to stay proficient in both firefighting and emergency medical techniques.
Salary
Firefighter/Paramedic is $69,199.63 - $110,638.10.
Firefighter/EMT salary is $56,199.63 - $90,638.13 both including FLSA overtime.
Competitive benefits include:
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for employee, spouse, and family (Portion of City coverage is dependent upon employee elections).
Florida Retirement System (FRS). Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan.
Department provided annual physical evaluation in accordance with NFPA 1582. Training opportunities and Career Advancement Opportunities.
Travel opportunities for Training and/or Committee Involvement. Tuition reimbursement for college.
Ability to trade up to ten (10) shifts per quarter. 24/48 schedule.
Paid Days Off (PDO) (Universal Leave) time accrues at 372 hours per year to start (15.5 shifts). Bereavement leave, Military Leave, Personal Days. Additional PDO accruals of 48 hours possible as a sick-leave incentive (12 hours per
quarter). Ability to convert 120 hours of PDO to salary paid once per year at overtime rate with the ability to sell back an additional 120 hours at straight time. (Parameters outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement).
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions
Responds to fire and emergency medical calls; evaluates situations and assists with administering medical treatment per Emergency Medical Services (EMS) guidelines.
Drives and operates apparatus and equipment safely in response to and in the mitigation of emergencies. Exposure to hazardous conditions including but not limited to fire, chemicals, heat, smoke, gas, moving vehicles, confined spaces, heights, and flood waters.
Stretch hose lines and direct fire streams to extinguish and contain fires; raise and climb ladders to perform search and rescue procedures along with ventilation of burning structures.
Proactively cleans and maintains fire station facilities and equipment and other related apparatus. Operate emergency radios.
Participates in drills, classes and schools in firefighting, emergency medical treatment and other fire service-related areas.
Operates equipment as used for the control and extinguishment of fires such as: fire hose, nozzles, ladders, ropes, axes, water tools and appliances, aerial ladder devices, rescue equipment, power and manual hand tools, self- contained breathing apparatus, firefighting protective clothing ensemble, hazardous materials protective clothing and related tools and equipment.
Operates equipment required for treatment of the sick and injured including bandages, splints, blood pressure monitoring equipment, spinal immobilization equipment, hydraulic power tools for extrication purposes and other medical treatment hand tools.
Non-emergency related duties include but are not limited to conducting readiness inspections of apparatus and equipment, pre-fire planning of buildings, lift assists, smoke detector assistance, report writing, and public relations details.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Must hold a current State of Florida Firefighter I and Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance. Must be certified by the State of Florida as and EMT or Paramedic.
Compliance with North Port Fire Rescue Rules & Regulations, Policies and Procedures, Standard Operating Guidelines, and Emergency Medical Protocols.
Adopt and embody the mission statement: Provide exceptional public safety services in a safe, compassionate and professional manner.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
In addition to the requirements listed in the License and Certificates section, graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required.
Progressive knowledge and application of firefighting and emergency medical skills.
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions promptly, effectively, and efficiently under varied and difficult conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working skills and knowledge. Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret English.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Computer literate - must possess the skills necessary to use word processing type programs and basic computer operations.
Work under stress while performing at a high level.
Ability to maintain a high level of physical fitness while wearing appropriate PPE including but not limited to SCBA, turn out gear, and wildland gear.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
To be considered for employment as a Firefighter/Paramedic (FF/PM) or FF/EMT with the City of North Port, please follow these steps:
Part 1
1. Fire Team Test- Applicants must achieve a passing score on the Fire Team Test. Scores will be averaged and ranked accordingly.
2. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Must have taken and passed the CPAT within the past 12 months. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to the NTN website and click Firefighter jobs. Select North Port Fire District, read all requirements and, if qualified, select a testing location on the CPAT icon on the main page of the website and then follow the instructions.
Part 2
1. City of North Port Application- Complete the application in its entirety. All information provided on your application (as well as in all other phases of the employment process) must be true, current, accurate and without omission.
(a) CPAT and Fire Team must be successfully completed prior to application submittal.
(b) Submit your supporting documents. Your application will not be complete until you submit legible copies of each of the documents listed below. These documents are required to be electronically attached to your application. Documents must be uploaded BEFORE submitting the application.
Valid EMT and/or Paramedic License issued by the State of Florida
Valid State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance/Minimum Standards Valid Drivers License
Current BLS Card
Current ACLS Card (Paramedic Only)
Part 3
Human Resources will notify candidates if they have been chosen to move onto step three of the hiring process.
1. Successfully complete the mandatory North Port Fire Rescue ability test. (May 8, 2025)
2. Attend panel oral interview and Fire Chiefs interview. (May 12-13, 2025)
3. Complete background check including driving history.
4. Be deemed fit for duty by a Life Scan Physical Exam including but not limited to physical exam, blood work, drug screen, chest x-ray, cardiac stress test, eye exam and hearing test.
Please direct all application questions to the City of North Port Human Resources Department at (941) 429-7134. You may call Human Resources to review your application to ensure it is complete.
Preference to interview will be given to:
Veterans
Local candidates.
State of Florida Paramedics or those in paramedic school. Those holding a journey worker certificate.
Employer
City of North Port
Address
4970 City Hall Blvd
North Port, Florida, 34286
Phone
(941) 429-7134
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 56,199.00 110,638.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Shift work,