Rockledge Fire & Emergency Services — Rockledge, FL
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Rockledge Fire & Emergency Services in Rockledge, Florida is hiring for Firefighter-Paramedic or EMT. The posted pay is $54,000 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required). Veterans preference applies. The shift schedule is 24-hour shifts.
Among 73 current Florida postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 33% of them; the median among them is $62,611/yr.
Rockledge Fire & Emergency Services is a career department with 4 stations.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| EMT certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Shift schedule | 24-hour shifts |
| Veterans preference | Yes |
The City of Rockledge is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Firefighter. With a unique work schedule, competitive salary and benefits’ package, state-of-the-art equipment and training, as well as a proud tradition of excellence and professionalism, the Rockledge Fire Division provides an exceptional working environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
The picturesque City of Rockledge, which is located on Florida’s Space Coast, is the oldest city in Brevard County. Preserving the Past….Planning the Future , the motto of Rockledge, embodies the importance of history and tradition, while continually striving for new ways to enhance the quality of life for its citizens. In addition, Rockledge was recently selected as one of Florida’s safest cities.
As a Division of the Rockledge Department of Public Safety, the Rockledge Fire Division is an all-hazards response entity with a proud tradition of excellence and professionalism. With three stations and 38 combat-assigned personnel, RFD is composed of an elite group of men and women who pride themselves on being the best.
With an unmatched and unique work schedule (known as the “California Swing Shift”), a starting salary of $54,000 (including Holiday and built-in overtime) PLUS incentives such as Paramedic ($12,000 annually), Rockledge is an incredible place to work. And when you add to this our competitive retirement and insurance benefits RFD has a lot to offer!
If you would like to apply, please email your application to Fire Department Chief Lee at jlee@cityofrockledge.org. Applications can be downloaded from the Human Resources main page https://www.cityofrockledge.org/192/Human-Resources.
The City of Rockledge is a voluntary Equal Opportunity Employer ** and maintains a Drug and Smoke Free Environment**
The City of Rockledge is a voluntary Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug and Smoke Free Environment
**PLEASE MARK ON APPLICATION IF YOU ARE CLAIMING VETERANS’ PREFERENCE **