Fire Department · Career
Nassau County Fire Rescue
Yulee, FL · Nassau County
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Department careers page ↗Nassau County Fire Rescue serves one of Florida's 33 rural counties, in the state's northeast corner near the Georgia line. The department is built around firefighter/paramedics and firefighter/EMTs and provides both fire suppression and advanced life support transport.
The department fields about 176 personnel, including 6 battalion chiefs, 9 captains, 49 lieutenants, 72 engineers, and firefighters, operating out of nine fire stations spread across the county.
Its fleet reflects a diverse rural-to-suburban mission: ALS engines, aerial apparatus, and rescue units for daily calls, plus brush trucks and water tenders for wildland fire and rigid inflatable and aluminum boats for water rescue in a county shaped by rivers and coastline.
The department describes a community that is growing and increasingly diverse, and frames its work around pride, integrity, and compassion.
MissionTo professionally serve our community, with pride, integrity, and compassion, while striving to exceed the expectations of our customers
Nassau County Fire Rescue hires both Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics. Openings are posted only when the department is actively recruiting, so hiring is intermittent rather than continuous. Candidates apply through the Employment Opportunities link on the county Human Resources page.
Starting pay is $15.2768/hour, with an added $1.25/hour incentive for EMTs and $3.25/hour for paramedics. For current requirements and open positions, prospective firefighters should watch the county HR jobs page or contact the Human Resources office directly.
Requirements
- Positions offered for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic (Florida EMT or Paramedic certification)
- Department seeks well-qualified and dedicated candidates
Hiring process
- Watch the county Human Resources Employment Opportunities page for open firefighter positions (posted only when actively recruiting)
- Apply online through the county HR jobs portal when a position is open
Benefits
Starting pay is $15.2768/hour, with a $1.25/hour incentive for EMTs and a $3.25/hour incentive for paramedics. Additional benefit details are not published on the department site.
What firefighter positions does Nassau County Fire Rescue hire for?
The department hires Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics.
What is the starting pay?
Starting pay is $15.2768/hour, plus a $1.25/hour incentive for EMTs or a $3.25/hour incentive for paramedics.
How do I apply?
Apply through the Employment Opportunities link on the county Human Resources page (nassaucountyfl.com/134/Human-Resources). Positions appear only when the department is actively recruiting.
Is hiring continuous?
No. Openings are only viewable when there is a position available to apply for, so recruitment is intermittent rather than year-round.
Who can I contact with employment questions?
The county Human Resources office at 904-530-6075, 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 5, Yulee, FL 32097.