Fire Department · Career
City Of Largo, Largo Fire Rescue
Largo, FL · Pinellas County
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Department careers page ↗Largo Fire Rescue traces its roots to the early 1900s, when a volunteer brigade fought fires with hand-drawn equipment. The department professionalized in 1962 with its first paid firefighters, and has since grown into a full-service combination fire-rescue agency covering roughly 30.5 square miles in Pinellas County, including the City of Largo, the Town of Belleair, the City of Belleair Bluffs, and nearby unincorporated areas.
Today the department operates out of six fire stations with about 169 employees, including 159 sworn firefighters and paramedics and 10 civilian staff. Its Emergency Medical Services division runs 13 Advanced Life Support units, providing dual ALS coverage at most stations and triple-unit coverage during peak demand hours, with hospital transport handled by Sunstar Paramedics.
Beyond emergency response, Largo Fire Rescue's divisions cover training and professional development, community risk reduction (fire inspections, code enforcement, and public education), logistics and fleet management, and emergency management coordination with Pinellas County and FEMA. The department holds an ISO Class 1 rating and is actively pursuing accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
MissionSafeguarding our Community with Pride and Excellence
Largo Fire Rescue hires Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics who must already hold Florida firefighter and EMS certifications before applying. Candidates go through a background investigation, physical exam, and a strict character/conduct screening.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years old
- U.S. citizen or work-eligible
- Valid Florida Class E driver's license
- Valid Florida Firefighter Certificate
- Current Florida Paramedic or EMT Certificate
- Non-tobacco user for at least 1 year prior to hire
- No felony or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions
- Pass physical exam per NFPA 1582 standards
- Pass background investigation
- Good moral character; no dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces
Largo Fire Rescue's Training division runs probationary firefighter academies for new hires along with ongoing professional development and specialized apparatus-driver courses.
What are the requirements to become a firefighter with Largo Fire Rescue?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, have a valid Florida Class E driver's license, hold a valid Florida Firefighter Certificate and current Florida Paramedic or EMT certification, pass a physical exam meeting NFPA 1582 standards, pass a background investigation, and have been tobacco-free for at least one year prior to hire.
Does Largo Fire Rescue hire paramedics?
Yes. Largo Fire Rescue hires for both Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions, and applicants must already hold current Florida EMS certification.
Does Largo Fire Rescue have a program for high schoolers interested in the fire service?
Yes. The Largo Fire Cadet Program is open to juniors and seniors in high school with a GPA above 2.0 and no criminal background. Cadets train with fire officers, paramedics, and firefighters, can earn basic firefighting and first responder certification, and receive career mentoring in public safety.
How many stations does Largo Fire Rescue operate?
Largo Fire Rescue operates six fire stations covering about 30.5 square miles of Pinellas County, including the City of Largo, the Town of Belleair, the City of Belleair Bluffs, and portions of unincorporated Pinellas County.