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Apopka Fire Department
Apopka, FL · Orange County
153 full-time line personnel (6 District Chiefs, 3 EMS Captains, 27 Lieutenants, 27 Engineers, 90 Firefighters) plus 16 full-time administrative staff.
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Department careers page ↗Apopka Fire Department provides fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services to the City of Apopka out of six fire stations staffed by career personnel. The department is a licensed Advanced Life Support ambulance provider through the Florida Department of Health and maintains hazardous materials and technical rescue capabilities alongside its core fire and EMS response.
The department is organized into administration, fire suppression, EMS, and risk reduction (fire prevention/inspections) divisions, supported by a 16-person full-time administrative staff. Line personnel include District Chiefs, EMS Captains, Lieutenants, Engineers, and Firefighters working 24-hours-on/48-hours-off shifts.
Apopka Fire has earned an ISO Public Protection Classification of Class 1, placing it, by the department's own description, in the top 0.09% of departments nationwide.
Applicants apply through the City of Apopka's online career portal and must hold current Florida fire and EMS certifications prior to application.
Requirements
- State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training certificate of completion
- Current Florida Department of Health Paramedic or EMT license
- Current BLS and/or ACLS certification
- 16-hour emergency vehicle operations certificate
Hiring process
- Complete the online application via the City of Apopka career portal
- Submit required Florida fire/EMS certifications and licenses
Benefits
9 paid holidays plus 12 additional hours of holiday pay, up to 324 PTO hours annually (162 in the first year), fully covered health and life insurance, a no-cost employee wellness center, and up to $1,200/year in education reimbursement. Pension has a 3-4% multiplier, vesting at 22 years of service or age 55 with 10 years.
What is Apopka Fire Department's ISO rating?
Apopka Fire is rated Class 1 by ISO, which the department states places it in the top 0.09% of departments in the country.
How many fire stations does Apopka Fire operate?
The department operates 6 fire stations throughout the City of Apopka.
What is the work schedule for firefighters?
Firefighters work 24-hour shifts on-duty followed by 48 hours off-duty, with overtime paid at 1.5x for hours beyond 106 in a 14-day cycle.
What certifications are required to apply?
Applicants need a Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training certificate of completion, a current Florida Paramedic or EMT license, current BLS and/or ACLS certification, and a 16-hour emergency vehicle operations certificate.
What is the starting salary?
Base starting salary is $54,063.46 annually, with a maximum base of $90,818.34, plus incentive pay for paramedic certification, ambulance assignments, and other special skills.