Company
Firefighter
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Firefighter. Skills: Firefighting, Rescue, First Aid, Ventilation, Forcible Entry, Salvage, Overhaul, Inspection Practices, Emergency Medical Services, Underwater Search and Rescue. Perform individually and/or as members of a firefighting team. Participate in fire suppression activities, including firefighting, rescue, first aid, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and inspection practices.”
What You'll Achieve.
Decisions are made with the guidance of a supervisor and on an individual level and have a direct effect on life and property.
Industry & Context.
Certified divers will participate in underwater search and rescue.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Age: 18, Citizenship Required: Required, High School Grad/GED: Required, Valid FLORIDA Driver 's License: A valid driver’s license is required upon application. The license does not necessarily have to be a Florida driver’s license upon initial application. However, a candidate must possess a Florida driver’s license upon date of hire., Ability to Read/Speak English: Required, Academy Certification: Required to be a certified firefighter in the state of Florida by the close of the application date., State of Florida Firefighter Certification is required by the close of the application date., EMT/Paramedic Certification is required by the close of the application date. A candidate must specifically possess a state of Florida EMT or Paramedic certification upon being hired., Successful completion of CPAT and NTN FireTEAM and PSSA Part 1 Testing, Candidates must submit a city of Orlando job application via website by July 10, 2026., Candidates must have passed FireTEAM exam via National Testing Network* (see IMPORTANT NOTE below) and CPAT exam within 12 months from the date a candidate submits their application., Selected candidates must also successfully complete interviews, polygraph exams, a background check, psychological exam and a medical exam., Candidates must also complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) Part 1 with NTN., All candidates must complete FireTEAM and CPAT testing and the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) Part 1 through the National Testing Network by July 10, 2026., If you have already completed FireTEAM and CPAT, your results must have been completed within twelve months of the date of application., If your results are older than 12 months from the date of application or you have never completed FireTEAM or CPAT, you will be required to schedule and complete your exams with NTN by July 10, 2026., Candidates must also complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) Part 1 with NTN., CPAT results from testing centers other than NTN will be accepted., If candidates have passed the CPAT exam via another entity other than NTN, you must upload documentation of your passing status to your online application.
Nice to Have
Additional $10,000 per year for those employed as Paramedics.
What You'll Do.
Perform individually and/or as members of a firefighting team
Participate in fire suppression activities
including firefighting
and inspection practices.
Attend classroom and drill ground training sessions on a regular basis to continuously update their knowledge and skills required for effective work performance.
Firefighting Emergency
Firefighting - Non-Emergency
Emergency Medical Services
Work-Related Activities
Participate in underwater search and rescue.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
as members of a firefighting team
Communication Scope
Ability to Read/Speak English
Full Job Description
# Salary Range $25.73-$33.60 # Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting 07-11-2026 # **Job Summary** **Salary Information:** STARTING SALARY between $64,219- $67,074 annually, based on experience. Additional $10,000 per year for those employed as Paramedics. This job is located in the Field Operations Division of the Orlando Fire Department (OFD) and is under the general supervision of the Company Commander. Firefighters will perform individually and/or as members of a firefighting team and will participate in fire suppression activities, including firefighting, rescue, first aid, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and inspection practices. Firefighters will attend classroom and drill ground training sessions on a regular basis to continuously update their knowledge and skills required for effective work performance. Decisions are made with the guidance of a supervisor and on an individual level and have a direct effect on life and property. General job functions include (1) Firefighting Emergency, (2) Firefighting - Non-Emergency, (3) Emergency Medical Services, and (4) Work-Related Activities. Certified divers will participate in underwater search and rescue. **Job Requirements** **Age** : 18 **Citizenship Required** : Required **High School Grad/GED** : Required **Valid FLORIDA Driver 's License **: A valid driver’s license is required upon application. The license does not necessarily have to be a Florida driver’s license upon initial application. However, a candidate must possess a Florida driver’s license upon date of hire. **Ability to Read/Speak English** : Required **Academy Certification** : Required to be a certified firefighter in the state of Florida by the close of the application date. We do not accept National Registry Certifications for Firefighter. **Necessary Certifications:** * State of Florida Firefighter Certification is required by the close of the application date. * EMT/Paramedic Certification is r
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