**Job Notice January 2026**
Applications are currently being accepted for Full-time **FF/Paramedic**, **OR** Full-Time **Firefighter / EMT** currently enrolled in Paramedic School or with aspirations to attend Paramedic school.
**Starting Salary: Fire Fighter EMT will start at $49,746.83;**
**Fire Fighter Paramedic $58,723.10**
(Pay rates include holiday pay and premium pay)
**$7,000 Sign on Bonus for State Certified Medic**
**$3,500 for EMT who completes Medic School and Solo Process**
Special Requirements:Possession of a valid Florida Operator's License without restrictions other than corrective lenses.
Must be a Florida Certified Firefighter II with State Compliance,Florida State Certified Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and have completed a 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operators Course.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate agrees to achieve Fire Service Hydraulics and Fire Apparatus Operator status as approved through the Florida State Fire College.
Physical Requirements:Able to meet the physical and medical requirements of NFPA 1582
,to endure/sustain physical activity under severe conditions
, regularlylift and carry 45 pounds or greater
,and swim 100 yards while wearing a personal floatation device.
- Department Overview:** Satellite Beach Fire Department provides fire, EMS, community medic, and technical rescue services to a beachside community of approximately 10,000 residents. Personnel enjoy an aggressive training program and are a part of a team providing a high-level of service to residents.
The **Firefighter/Paramedic** is responsible for a variety of daily operational and response level activities of the Fire Department. Daily operations involve training, EMS and fire equipment inspection and maintenance, public relations, pre-fire planning, report completion, community medic tasks and other duties as assigned.
This position will be involved in fire and/or medical operations. The position may serve in an engineer capacity and be responsible for fire apparatus operation, including driving to the scene and pump operation as needed. The position may be assigned incident control tasks and may be involved in direct care and treatment of patients involved in accidents, suffering illness, injury, cardiac event and the like. In addition, responsibilities may include mitigation and control of hazardous material incidents as well as technical or water rescues.
- Benefits**: Health Benefits the first of the month after 30 days; access to the Citys health clinic for employees and dependents covered by the Citys medical insurance; enrollment in the active pension plan; paid vacation/sick leave and holidays. Please contact Human Resources for more details.
Applicants must submit with the application a complete 3-year driving history obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles and a copy of their Firefighter 2 compliance and Paramedic and/or EMT certification.
Closing Date
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Open Until Filled
*The City of Satellite Beach is a Drug-Free Workplace*
*In compliance with Chapter 295, Florida Statute, The City of Satellite Beach is committed to providing preference to U.S. veterans and spouses of veterans in hiring, promotion, and retention for all qualified positions as prescribed by the chapter.*
*The City of Satellite Beach is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.*
