Fire Department · Combination
Inverness Fire Department
Inverness, FL · Citrus County
Pay scale
| FIREFIGHTER / EMT | $17/hr |
This part-time Firefighter/EMT position pays $17.40 per hour and requires state Firefighter and EMT or Paramedic certifications along with a valid Florida driver license.
Serve the community in this unpaid volunteer firefighter role responding to emergencies, suppressing fires, and providing medical aid. Requires a Florida driver's license and high school diploma, with Firefighter 1 preferred.
The Inverness Fire Department serves the city of Inverness in Citrus County, Florida. It runs a combination model, staffing operations with full-time and part-time paid professionals alongside volunteer firefighters who the city describes as critical to day-to-day operations.
Beyond 24/7 fire suppression, the department provides Basic Life Support first-response support, business fire inspections, commercial building plan reviews, and community fire-prevention education. It is also the first officially designated Safe Place and Safe Haven location in Citrus County.
Mission"dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of the Inverness Community to include residents, business owners and visitors"
The department actively recruits volunteer firefighters and backs recruitment with an AFG SAFER grant earmarked for volunteer recruitment and training. Applicants must be a certified Firefighter/EMT or be willing to pursue that certification while serving.
Applications are available at the fire station (105 South Apopka Avenue) or the Inverness Government Center HR Department (212 W Main Street), and can be submitted at either location during business hours. Prospective candidates can also email a resume to administration@inverness-fl.gov or apply through the city's employment page.
Pay
Volunteers can earn up to $100.00 performance pay per shift.
Requirements
- Must be a certified Firefighter/EMT, or willing to pursue that certification while volunteering
Hiring process
- Obtain an application at the fire station or the Inverness Government Center HR Department (or email a resume to administration@inverness-fl.gov)
- Submit the completed application at either location during business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
Benefits
Volunteers can earn up to $100.00 performance pay per shift and receive ongoing training in fire suppression and safety techniques.
What are the requirements to join the Inverness Fire Department?
You must be a certified Firefighter/EMT, or be willing to pursue that certification while volunteering with the department.
How do I apply?
Pick up an application at the fire station (105 South Apopka Avenue) or the Inverness Government Center HR Department (212 W Main Street), then submit it at either location during business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday). You can also email a resume to administration@inverness-fl.gov.
Is there any pay for volunteers?
Yes. Volunteer firefighters can earn up to $100.00 in performance pay per shift, and receive ongoing training in fire suppression and safety techniques.
Are positions currently open?
The department has a Volunteer Firefighter position posted as open until filled. You can subscribe to the city's job notifications to be alerted about future Fire Department openings.