Firefighter/EMT

Why work for Flagler County?

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That’s why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.

Applications will be open from March 20, 2026 through April 2, 2026.

Fire and EMS Practical Testing: Testing will be held on April 13, 2026, beginning at 9:00 am, at our training facility located at 610 Justice Lane, Bunnell, 32110

Interviews:

Successful candidates from the practical testing will have Oral Interviews on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Position Summary

• Determine type of fire, mode of combat, source and amount of suppressant and how and when a burning structure will be entered.
• Responds to major incidents involving Emergency Medical Services, Fire Suppression and Hazardous Material mitigation.
• Maintains records, conducts special studies and prepares reports.
• Ensures equipment and apparatus is properly maintained.
• Participates in periodic equipment and facility inspections and directs and assists in grounds and station maintenance.
• Monitors radio traffic.
• Participates in special assignments as required.
• Participates in in-service training classes for departmental personnel.
• Participates in activities for efficient communication among departmental personnel.
• Addresses civic and other groups regarding the activities and programs of the Fire Rescue Division to explain and promote public understanding of its responsibilities.
• Acts as division liaison with other internal departments and outside agencies relative to the division’s functions.
• Participates in the use of firefighting apparatus and vehicles, tests equipment operations for response readiness.
• Completes EMS patient reports, fire company incident and inspection reports; maintains department records.
• Ensures completion of all required reports and paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety of crews in station and on responses.
• Provides assistance to the assigned supervisor.
• During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess Florida State Certification as a Fire Fighter 2.
• Must possess Florida State Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Must possess a Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Must possess a Valid High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current BLS provider card.
• Must obtain Florida State Certification as a Paramedic within 3 years of date of hire.
• Preferred- certificates in NIMS I-700, I-800, I-100, I-200.
• Preferred- certificate in wild land firefighting S-130 and S-190.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Has knowledge of modern principles, methods and equipment for an efficient, effective Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
• Has thorough knowledge of all BLS protocols.
• Has knowledge of report and record maintenance principles and practices.
• Skilled in the care and safe operation of a variety of fire emergency service equipment.
• Is skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions.
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Able to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures.
• Able to maintain composure under emergency situations.
• Able to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Has knowledge of modern office equipment such as but not limited to; copy machine, scanner, calculator, fax machine, cell phone and portable radio.
• Has knowledge of computer software such as but not limited to; Microsoft office, acrobat, excel, ext.
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to meet department physical standards.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit, walk, talk and hear, taste or smell, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.
• Work is performed primarily in office, vehicle and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day or night. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individuals in this environment are exposed to hearing alarms and the hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, dry chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils, fall hazards, building collapses, traffic hazards, blood borne pathogens and infectious disease.
• An individual in this position occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene.

Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:

• Generous medical plan
• Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
• Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
• Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
• Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
• Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
• Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)- https://www.myfrs.com/FRSPro_ComparePlan_Contri.htm
• Personal Leave (Personal Leave: Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.)
  Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 14 paid holidays