Firefighter/Paramedic

Interested applicants MUST complete two things:

1. Register with National Testing Network (NTN) and complete the Fire TEAM test;

2. Complete a job application with the City of Oldsmar @ www.MyOldsmar.com.

This position requires a current CPAT and NTN FireTEAM Test.

Salary Information:

• 14-Step Pay Plan
• · Firefighter/Paramedic starting pay - $65,209
• Experience pay available up to $72,542 for relevant firefighter or Pinellas County Paramedic certification

Additional Incentives Provided:

• Apparatus Operator $100/Month
• Fire Officer 1 Certification $50/Month
• Fire Safety Inspector 1 Certification $25/Month

Retirement:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)-high risk

Benefits:

• 100% City paid Medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance for employee
• City subsidized dependent coverage
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Health Reimbursement Account
• 11 paid holidays plus 6 additional floating holidays

Job Overview
Skilled technical work in the City’s fire department in the field of fire suppression, prevention and emergency medical services. Work is performed under the general direction of a superior officer. Dually certified Firefighter/ Paramedic preferred

Required Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Florida Certification as a Firefighter II by F.S.S 633 (certificate of compliance)
• Florida certification as a Paramedic
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and CPR instruction certification.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (paramedic) Documentation of successful CPAT
• Non-tobacco user for 1 year prior to employment and throughout employment

Preference will be given to dually certified Firefighter/Paramedic, although, consideration will be given to applicants with the following circumstances:

• Florida State Certified Firefighter/EMT currently in Paramedic school
• Florida State Certified Paramedic currently in the Fire Academy
• Florida State Certified Paramedic seeking Fire Academy sponsorship

Pay: From $65,209.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Firefighter II Certification (Preferred)
• Paramedic License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person