Fire Department · Career
Volusia County Fire Services
Deland, FL · Volusia County
“One Team ~ One Mission”
Pay scale
| Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services | $22–$25/hr |
| Paramedic – Emergency Medical Services- Part-time or Intermittent | $22–$25/hr |
| Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Rescue | $21/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician/EMT | $18/hr |
| Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services - Part Time or Intermittent | $18/hr |
Volusia County seeks part-time or intermittent Emergency Medical Technicians starting at $17.75 per hour with continuous recruitment. Requires a Florida EMT certification, valid driver license, and specific FEMA coursework.
Volusia County is hiring a full-time Emergency Medical Technician starting at $17.75 per hour with shift differentials and comprehensive benefits, including FRS retirement and tuition reimbursement. This continuous posting requires around-the-clock availability.
Volusia County Fire Rescue is hiring Firefighters/EMTs with starting base pay ranging from $17.64 per hour up to $61,588 annually based on experience. Candidates must possess a State of Florida Certificate of Compliance and EMT license.
Volusia County Fire Rescue seeks Firefighters/Paramedics with a State of Florida Fire Standards Certificate and Paramedic license. Starting base pay is $21.39 hourly with annual compensation around $69,342 including overtime and holiday incentives.
Join Volusia County as a Paramedic with continuous hiring. Pay ranges from $22.26 to $25.19 hourly. Requires a Florida paramedic certification, valid driver's license, BLS, ACLS, and FEMA courses, with a Florida Class E license required within 30 days.
Join Volusia County as a part-time or intermittent Paramedic earning $22.26 to $25.19 per hour. This continuous opportunity requires a Florida paramedic certification, valid driver's license, and FEMA certifications.
Volusia County Fire Rescue is the county-run fire service protecting the unincorporated areas of Volusia County, plus the municipalities of Pierson, Oak Hill, and Lake Helen. The department operates a network of 20 fire stations providing around-the-clock coverage.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs public fire education, a fire prevention program, prescribed burning operations, and community fire-safety outreach. Operations are coordinated from administrative offices in DeLand, with regional dispatch numbers serving West Volusia, Daytona Beach, and New Smyrna Beach.
The department is led by Fire Chief Joe King and organizes its work around a single guiding idea: one team, one mission.
MissionProtect life, property, and the environment through efficient and responsive services
Volusia County Fire Rescue hires through Volusia County's central careers portal. The department states it is "always looking to add members to our team," and candidates are directed to view current openings, apply, and update their applications online at the county's job site.
Prospective applicants can review open positions on the county careers portal and sign up for email notifications when new fire positions are posted. General recruitment questions go through the Fire Rescue administrative office.
The department operates a Fire Rescue Training Center, though academy-specific details are not published on the site.
Is Volusia County Fire Rescue hiring?
Yes. The department states it is always looking to add members to its team, and encourages candidates to view current open positions on the county's job postings page.
How do I apply for a job with Volusia County Fire Rescue?
Applications are submitted through Volusia County's central careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/volusiaco, where you can view postings, apply, and update your application online.
How can I find out about new fire job openings?
The department recommends checking the job openings page regularly and signing up for email notifications so you're alerted when new positions are posted.
Where is the department's administrative office?
The Fire Rescue administrative office is at 125 W. New York Ave, Suite 220, DeLand, FL 32720, reachable at 386-736-2700 Monday through Friday.