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The brief

South Pasadena Fire Department in South Pasadena, Florida is hiring for Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT. The posted pay is $70,616–$74,547 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Paramedic certification (at application — or be enrolled in a program); Firefighter I/II (at application); Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); and more. The shift schedule is 24/48. A felony conviction is disqualifying.

Among 81 current Florida postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 68% of them; the median among them is $60,320/yr.

About South Pasadena Fire Department

South Pasadena Fire Department is a career department with 1 station. Pension: local_municipal.

Department page, openings and history →

Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

EMT certificationAt application
Paramedic certificationAt application — or be enrolled in a program
Firefighter I/IIAt application
Driver's licenseAt application
CPAT (physical ability test)Required
High school / GEDRequired
Shift schedule24/48
Prior felony convictionsDisqualifying

Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT

Accepting applications from Firefighter/EMTs willing to complete a department sponsored paramedic training program, Firefighter/EMTs currently enrolled in paramedic school, or certified Firefighter/Paramedics.

The City offers fully paid major medical insurance for employees, with additional dental, vision, and AFLAC plans available. Employees also benefit from an educational incentive program, holiday pay for 11 holidays each year, a pension plan, an optional deferred compensation plan, and a flexible shift exchange program.

Requirements:

  • Florida certification as a Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

  • Completion of a City application is required for all applicants

  • Applicants currently employed as Florida Firefighter Paramedics for at least one (1) year are not required to go through the National Testing Network (NTN). However, they must still fill out and submit the department application to be considered.

  • Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on October 23rd

  • Must be non-tobacco user. EOE/DFWP

Register at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and submit an employment application found on the City website. Please send all department applications to fireadmin@mysouthpasadena.com

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