Firefighter/ EMT

City of Greenacres•Greenacres, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greenacres offers a unique 42-hour work week with a 24/48, 24/96 rotation, effective 10/1/2026, pending ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position protects life and property through fire prevention and suppression, basic life support, and rescue actions. The role involves responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, fire-related calls, providing emergency medical treatment, engaging in fire suppression, operating extrication and immobilization equipment, delivering and positioning emergency vehicles, participating in rescue operations, transporting patients, performing maintenance tests on medical and fire equipment, conducting blood pressure evaluations, and participating in fire training.

Requirements

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
Must live in the state of Florida.
Must submit to Level II fingerprinting with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and PBSO upon offer of employment.
Must be of good moral character.
Must submit to a post offer psychological, CVSA, and physical examination with drug screen.
Possess and maintains a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license.
Must Possess and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic in the State of Florida.
Possess and maintain State of Florida Certification for Firefighter II.
Possess and maintain a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card from American Red Cross or American Heart Association at the Health Care Provider level.
Documentation of successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), or reasonable equivalent as approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Nice To Haves

State Certified Paramedics may be eligible to test for a Paramedic assignment upon successful completion of the Greenacres EMT Field Training Program and the department Paramedic pre-requisite testing.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency and non-emergency medical calls for service.
Responds to fire related calls for service.
Provides emergency medical treatment to injured persons using modern EMS techniques.
Engages in the suppression of fire activity, as directed.
Engages in the operation of extrication and immobilization equipment.
Engages in the delivery and proper positioning of emergency vehicles and fire apparatus to scenes.
Participates in rescue operations by carrying individuals from danger.
Engages in the transporting of patients to area hospitals.
Performs maintenance tests on medical and fire equipment, including vehicles, to assure they’re functioning properly.
Performs blood pressure evaluations.
Participates in fire training to maintain an acceptable level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.