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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.
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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
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