Firefighter – Paramedic

Job Information

CITRUS COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
1520 N Meadowcrest Blvd
CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA 34429
352-527-5406
http://www.citruscountyfire.com

Updated: March 27, 2024

POSITION: Firefighter/Paramedic

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

STARTING SALARY: $63,600 Annually

ELIGIBILITY: Citrus County applications will be accepted only during open job posting and must be submitted online by visiting the Citrus County Employment website.

STEP #1:  Applicants are required to have a valid NTN CPAT (only). The valid CPAT must have a completion date within 365 days from the application date with Citrus County Fire Rescue.
(www.nationaltestingnetwork.com)

Please direct all testing questions to National Testing Network Customer Support at 206-428-3265. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted by Citrus County Fire Rescue at a later time.

STEP #2: Applicants are required to apply for the Firefighter/Paramedic position on the Citrus County Employment website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citrusfl

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners – Contributed benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Health and Wellness Center, Long-Term Disability, Florida Retirement, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Program. Citrus County Board of County Commissioners – Optional benefits; Deferred Compensation Program, Dental, Vision

ADDITIONAL CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS:

• Annual leave buy-back program
• Educational reimbursement
• Competitive step plan
• Utilization of the department’s state-certified fire training center

PERSONAL DAYS OFF:

Personal Days Off for 24-hour fire suppression employees will be accrued as follows:

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

Citrus County Fire Rescue was established in 1974. Until the early 90s, the fire service was run by a Fire Commission Board and was 100% volunteer. As of 2024, Citrus County Fire Rescue operates out of 10 career stations with 171 operations personnel, The department’s full-time state-certified firefighter/paramedics, firefighter/EMTs, EMTs, and paramedics serve more than 170,000 citizens, cover 773 square miles of land and 39 square miles of water, and respond to an average of 100 emergencies a day. CCFR provides an array of services including ALS/BLS transport EMS, Fire Suppression, Technical Rescue, Hazmat, Community Paramedics, and a Clinical Social Worker.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Age: 18 Years of Age
• US Citizen: Lawfully work in the U.S.
• High School Grad/GED: High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License: Must Have a Valid Florida Driver License.
• Must complete physical examination before employment, and physical requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 633.34, and satisfy the requirement of NFPA 1582.

NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS:

• State of Florida Minimum Standards Certificate of Compliance
• State of Florida Paramedic License.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NTN CPAT (Only)
  SCHOOLING POST HIRING:

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification of the following courses:

• Emergency Vehicle Operators Cours (EVOC)
• FEMA IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
• FEMA IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
• FEMA IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• FEMA IS-800.c: National Response Framework, an Introduction