Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/EMT

Salary

$51,417.45 Annually

Location

26571 Airport Road Punta Gorda FL 33982, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00221

Department

PUBLIC SAFETY - FIRE RESCUE

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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How You Can Help Us Make a Difference

Work where you can make a difference! Community focused, excellence driven

Step into a career with real impact as a Firefighter/EMT-where you'll tackle fires, deliver lifesaving medical care, and handle rescues alongside a tight-knit crew using modern gear and tech. You'll train continuously, earn certifications, and build skills that matter on and off the job. Expect fast-paced shifts, meaningful teamwork, and a mission that serves your community every day. If you're driven, adaptable, and ready to turn courage and compassion into action, we'd love to meet you.

Competitive Pay Incentives for Firefighter/EMTs

$6,000 Annual EMT Stipend

Firefighter/EMTs assigned and functioning in an EMT role earn a $6,000 annual stipend, paid in 26 bi-weekly installments starting with initial assignment. Firefighter/EMTs who promote to Paramedic will continue to receive the EMT Stipend until the paramedic credentialing process is completed.

Rescue Seat Pay - Earn More on ALS Units

• $2.00/hour - Lead provider on ALS Transport Units
• $1.00/hour - Secondary provider (EMT or Paramedic) on the same ALS Transport Unit

(One Lead and one secondary provider per unit.)

We offer a very competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage ($26/month for employee only)
• Employee Health Clinic that offers Primary, Acute/Urgent Care, prescription dispensing, labs performed on site, digital x-rays, stress tests and EKGs, and health risk assessments
• No cost mental health services
• Florida Retirement System (8 years vesting for pension plan/1 year vesting for investment plan)
• Highly Recognized Wellness at Work Program (up to $500 incentive deposited to an HRA account for participation in annual wellness program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eleven recognized and observed annual paid holidays plus 72 personal holiday hours during each fiscal year.
• Kelly Days
• Accrual of annual (vacation) leave and sick leave
• Training and Professional Development
• Benefits, a.k.a. Total Rewards, play an important role in your choice of an employer. If you would like to view your Total Rewards Statement upon hire, click here

24 hours on/48 hours off work schedule!

To learn more about our department, click here!

What You'll Do

• Respond to fire, rescue, medical, and emergency incidents, operating apparatus and equipment safely and effectively
• Perform fire suppression, rescue operations, inspections, training, and fire prevention activities, including public education
• Maintain station, apparatus, and equipment readiness through daily checks, care, and minor maintenance

Education & Credentials That Power This Role

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.
• Possession of an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology or Emergency Medical Services Technology or equivalent is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida drivers license (Class E minimum)
• State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider, Course C;
• Florida State Firefighter certification
• DOH approved certification as a Paramedic, State of Florida, within four (4) years of employment with credentialing (successful testing for Paramedic privileges) with the Charlotte County Fire/EMS Medical Director.
• E.V.O.C. certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey

Who You Are

You're a dedicated Firefighter/EMT with the knowledge and hands-on ability to deliver emergency medical care in accordance with Florida EMT standards and curriculum. You have a strong working knowledge of emergency medical practices, procedures, and protocols, and a solid understanding of fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue operations, and first aid.

You're familiar with Florida Statutes Chapter 401, Florida Administrative Code 64J-1, and NFPA 1001 Firefighter standards, and you apply these guidelines confidently in the field. You demonstrate sound judgment in emergency medical situations, communicate clearly and professionally, and work effectively as part of a team.

You also meet department hiring requirements, including being tobacco-free at time of hire (for hires on or after October 1, 1988).

Extra Details You Should Know

Working Conditions: Very frequent exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.

Risk/Safety Conditions: Frequently around moving equipment, exposure to dust, gases and fumes, slippery surfaces, irregular surfaces, and moving objects. Occasional exposure to excessive noise levels.

Physical Activities: Frequent heavy lifting of over 50 pounds. Constant standing. Very frequent speaking and hearing, and detailed inspection/reading/editing. Frequent walking, sitting and bending/stooping. Occasional writing, reaching over head, kneeling and crawling. Will frequently monitor/operate fire apparatus such as engine, ladder, brush and staff vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a veterans preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.

Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards

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"I hereby acknowledge that I have read and completely understand the job description for the position"

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your level of education below:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or Higher Education
• None of the above

03

How many years of firefighting experience do you have?

• 0-6 months
• 7 month - 1 year
• 2-4 years
• 5-7 years
• 8 or more years

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Please select your residency :

• Charlotte County Resident
• Other

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Please select your State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification and Paramedic Certification Status.

• I am Florida EMT Certified
• I have a Florida Paramedic Certification
• None of the above

06

Do you currently have an American Heart Association BLS Provider Course C Certification?

• Yes
• No

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Could you obtain or do you have an approved 16 hour E.V.O.C Certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently have a State of Florida Firefighter Certification?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you currently have a valid State of Florida Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10

Has your drivers license been suspended within the last twelve (12) months due to a moving violation?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have any outstanding traffic warrants?

• Yes
• No

12

In the past twenty four (24) months, have you used or purchased any illegal drugs/substances?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever forged or altered a drug prescription?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you ever been convicted of any of the following offenses? If so, please check all that apply below:

• Larceny
• Bad Checks
• Embezzlement
• Crimes against person/property
• Crimes against children
• Crimes against public decency
• Domestic Violence incidents
• Use of verbal or physical abuse or violence towards others
• Use of physical force to resolve disputes
• Harassment
• Threats
• Intimidation
• None of the above

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Have you driven under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs in the last three (3) years? Please check all that apply below:

• Alcohol
• Illegal Drugs
• I have not driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the last three (3) years.

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Has your drivers license been suspended or revoked for driving under the influence or reckless driving within the past thirty-six (36) months?

• Yes
• No

17

Please identify all the job related knowledge, skills and abilities you possess:

• • A thorough knowledge and practical ability to perform the duties and medical practices as detailed in the EMT curriculum and the standards as set forth by the State of Florida.
• • Thorough knowledge of emergency medical practices, procedures, techniques and protocols.
• • Thorough understanding of the methods and principles of fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue and first aid techniques.
• • Knowledge of all standards as set forth by the State of Florida in Florida Statutes, Chapter 401, and Florida Administrative Code 64J-1 relative to function.
• • Knowledge of all Firefighter duty standards as set forth by N.F.P.A. 1001.
• • Ability to make sound judgments concerning the proper use of emergency medical aid.
• • Ability to effectively communicate with people and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• • Administers advanced emergency medical procedures following approved protocols.
• • Supervises and assists in any and all aspects of patient care including on-scene transport and delivery to the emergency room.
• • Works as part of a medical team with the hospital emergency room during observance of patient condition and performing emergency treatment.
• • Firefighting duties may include but are not limited to those of operating and making both efficient and effective use of all apparatus and equipment, assisting in firefighting, rescue, and all other emergencies as well as fire prevention activities, inspection, training and other related duties as directed.
• • Routine station duties and care and maintenance of department property and equipment including minor mechanical repair and maintenance of all equipment.

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Did you intentionally omit or falsify any places of employment from this application that you feel would disqualify you for the position.

• Yes
• No

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Part of this application process is to complete the testing process through National Testing Network, Inc. You must go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to complete the application process and schedule your CPAT and written test prior to the job posting expiration date. Testing fees are at your own expense. We only accept scores submitted from National Testing Network, Inc. Do you understand the above instructions?

• Yes
• No

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Employer Charlotte, County of (FL)

Address 18500 Murdock Circle

Room 130

Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948

Phone 941-743-1260

Website https://www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov