Fire Department · Career
Sunrise Fire Rescue
Sunrise, FL · Broward County
Sunrise Fire-Rescue serves the City of Sunrise in Broward County, Florida. It has operated as a career fire-rescue agency since 1972 and today is a fully integrated ISO Class 1 organization, the top possible public protection rating.
The department fields roughly 174 personnel stationed across five fire-rescue facilities plus an administrative headquarters. Every unit is capable of providing advanced life support, and the fleet includes rescue, suppression, and aerial units alongside specialized HazMat, technical rescue, and dive apparatus, supervisory vehicles, and a mobile command unit.
Operations cover fire suppression, emergency medical services delivered at the paramedic level, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and water/dive rescue for the community.
Sunrise Fire-Rescue recruits certified, motivated firefighters and inspectors through the City of Sunrise's governmentjobs.com careers portal. Candidates must already hold Florida firefighter and EMT (or National Registry EMT) certification before applying, and the department also runs promotional processes for positions such as Fire Captain.
Applicants submit a complete application with required documentation attached, and appointed firefighters must pass all Firefighter-EMT skill evaluations. Questions about openings go to the City's Human Resources department.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency
- Current valid Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training
- Current valid State of Florida EMT License and/or National Registry EMT Certification
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification
- ICS 100 and ICS 700 certifications
Hiring process
- Apply online through the City of Sunrise careers portal on governmentjobs.com and attach all required documentation (proof of education, certifications, ID documents, and affidavits)
- Meet all minimum certification and eligibility requirements at time of application
- Complete the City's selection process
- Upon appointment, successfully complete all Firefighter-EMT skill evaluations and in-house training
Benefits
Competitive package including educational incentive pay, tuition reimbursement, health and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and pension and deferred compensation plans.
What certifications do I need to apply as a firefighter?
You must already hold a current valid Florida Firefighter Certificate (Compliance, Statutory Compliance, or Training) and a current Florida EMT License and/or National Registry EMT certification, plus a valid driver's license, EVOC, AHA Basic Life Support, and ICS 100/700.
What does a Sunrise firefighter earn?
The Firefighter-EMT posting listed a range of about $63,232.79 to $98,618.98 annually. The base includes 2.5% First Responder Pay and 5% EMT Incentive Pay.
Is there a minimum age or education requirement?
Yes. You must be at least 18 years old and have graduated from an accredited high school or hold a GED equivalency, with proof of education attached to your application.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the City of Sunrise careers portal on governmentjobs.com. You must attach all required documents, including certifications and ID paperwork.
Are there promotional opportunities?
Yes. In addition to entry Firefighter and Inspector recruitment, the department runs promotional processes such as Fire Captain.
Who do I contact with hiring questions?
Reach the City of Sunrise Human Resources department at (954) 838-4522 or HR@sunrisefl.gov.