Fire Department · Career
Martin County Fire Rescue
Stuart, FL · Martin County
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Department careers page ↗Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) was established in 1994 and serves roughly 160,000 year-round residents across a 528-square-mile county on Florida's Treasure Coast, a population that swells toward 200,000 during the winter season. The county's mix of suburban neighborhoods, agricultural land, and Atlantic waterfront shapes a broad, all-hazards mission.
The department is large and multi-faceted, with around 430 total employees spanning Fire/EMS, Emergency Management, 911 Dispatch, Fire Prevention, and Ocean Rescue. Its 11 stations are each staffed around the clock, and crews respond to more than 31,000 calls a year.
MCFR delivers fire suppression, emergency medical response and transport, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and aeromedical transport. Recent years have brought significant growth, including new fire stations, a training facility, and one of the largest recruit classes in the department's history.
MissionProtect lives, property and the environment with safety, integrity, and excellence.
Hiring is handled through Martin County's centralized Human Resources, with firefighter and firefighter/paramedic postings listed on the county's GovernmentJobs (NEOGOV) careers portal. A single county application lets candidates apply to multiple positions, and applicants receive email confirmation that their application was received.
Firefighter/Paramedic candidates must already hold Florida firefighter and paramedic (or EMT) certifications before applying, then pass a written assessment and a practical EMS examination as part of the selection process. Positions are represented by the IAFF.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Florida State Firefighter Certificate of Compliance
- Valid Florida Paramedic and/or EMT certification
- Current CPR card (BLS, and ACLS if applicable)
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification
- Valid Florida driver's license
Hiring process
- Submit a Martin County employment application online
- Pass a written assessment (study materials provided)
- Pass a practical EMS examination
Candidates must already hold required Florida firefighter and paramedic/EMT certifications at time of application; no in-house academy is described.
What certifications do I need to apply as a Firefighter/Paramedic?
You must hold a valid Florida State Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Florida Paramedic and/or EMT certification, a current CPR card, EVOC certification, and a valid Florida driver's license, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.
How much does a Firefighter/Paramedic earn?
Starting pay is approximately $60,058 per year ($2,309.92 biweekly). Minimum compensation requires completing the Paramedic checkoff within one year of hire.
What is the selection process?
After submitting a county application online, candidates must pass a written assessment (study materials are provided) and a practical EMS examination.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through Martin County Human Resources via the county's GovernmentJobs (NEOGOV) careers portal. One application lets you apply to multiple positions, and you receive email confirmation once it's received.
Is this a union position?
Yes, firefighter positions are full-time and represented by the IAFF.