Nature of Work
Specialized work in protecting life and property through controlling and extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical and rescue services, and participating in fire prevention and training activities. At times, work will involve strenuous, extended exertion and an element of personal danger. Prompt and correct reactions are required even under critical, hazardous and adverse conditions, which may cause considerable physical and mental stress.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
Firefighters perform multiple, complex and high-risk procedures and techniques in responding to fire an non-fire emergencies. The examples as listed are descriptions of essential functions and are not necessarily all inclusive. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein.
- Assists in maintaining assigned apparatus and maintains personal gear to ensure operational readiness and personal protection.
- Attends roll call to receive assignments and current information.
- Cleans fire station and surrounding area to maintain a sanitary station free from operational impediments and to preserve life of equipment.
- Attends college level classes on firefighting/rescue techniques and apparatus and on methods of delivery.
- Attends college level classes to attain and maintain State of Florida issued Paramedic certification.
- Attends college level classes on code enforcement, building inspection, fire alarm systems and fire prevention to attain and maintain state and/or county certification.
- Participates in company drill sessions to increase proficiency in use of fire/rescue apparatus and tools.
- Participates in driver and apparatus operations training in order to transport personnel and equipment safely and quickly and to facilitate use of equipment if required to work above class.
- Participates in classes on local street grid system to locate addresses for dispatching and transporting personnel and equipment.
- Receives fire, rescue, non-fire emergency and non-emergency calls over air frequencies and land line communications to dispatch appropriate response vehicle(s) and to respond to citizen inquiries.
- Responds to non-fire, emergency calls.
- Responds to calls indicating a fire or fire alarm.
- Responds to non-emergency rescue calls to assess which, if any, services are needed; investigates; assists or transports citizens; and assists other public service agencies.
- Responds to public relations calls to provide non-emergency assistance to citizens and to maintain good public relations.
- Responds to emergency rescue calls to facilitate, assist, and stabilize victim's condition until professional medical care is available and to transport victim.
- Performs general maintenance, testing and repair of fire/rescue equipment to ensure operational readiness and to prolong life of equipment.
- Inspects buildings and structures to determine compliance with and to enforce fire safety codes in order to protect life and property from fire, explosives, and dangerous materials and for pre-fire planning. Work may be performed in a wide array of environments, including work in outside weather conditions, or in adverse conditions such as at a fire or rescue scene.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties above.
Minimum Requirements
CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER
- Must possess a current and valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certification (Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training). Have current certification as a State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician, a State of Florida Paramedic certification is accepted in lieu of a State of Florida EMT certification. (National EMT certification will not be accepted in lieu of State of Florida EMT and Paramedic certifications).
- Must be 18 years of age at time of application be a high school graduate or its "equivalent".
- Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination given by a physician according to the provisions of NFPA Standard 1582. .
- Must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays and be available to work 24/7.
- Must demonstrate good moral character and meet all qualifications in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, "Firefighters; qualifications for employment"
- "Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the applicant", (Florida Statute
- 633.34(6)).
- Must have a driver's license with a good driving record and obtain a Florida driver's license prior to appointment.
- Obtain a Florida Class "D" driver's license with an "E" endorsement within six (6) months of appointment and maintain it through employment without any restrictions affecting job performance.
- Must obtain a State of Florida issued Paramedic Certification (within three years of appointment).
- Possess and maintain valid State of Florida Certification for Firefighter and State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic throughout employment as required. Failure to obtain and/or maintain certifications as required will be cause for termination.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN ITS ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
You must download the following documents: (click on the titles of documents to download)
- 2026 Firefighter Handbook: - information and detailed description of the application and selection process. 2)2026 Documentation Checklist:- For application's information only. 3)2026 Agreement to Urinalysis:-MUST be signed and submitted with application. 4)2026 Tobacco Affidavit-MUST be signed, notarized, and submitted with application. APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING, KNOWING, AND COMPLYING WITH ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE HANDBOOK.
Preferences
- State of Florida Paramedic certification.
Bonus points will be given to applicants with the following:
- Veteran's Preference (up to a total of 20 bonus points)
- State of Florida Paramedic certification (3 bonus points)
- City of Miami Beach Resident (1 bonus point)
- Current City of Miami Beach Employee and in good standing (1 bonus point)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, OR BONUS POINTS WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
Physical Requirements
- Must be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination given by a physician according to the provisions of NFPA Standard 1582.
- Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
- Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier,
- Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
- Must have physical capability to lift and carry or drag people and objects weighing in excess of 150 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, climb and crawl into confined spaces while wearing approximately 70 pounds of protective clothing and equipment.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring balance, motor-coordination and dexterity.
- Ability to swim.
- Must have the ability to work at heights (e.g., on roofs, sides of buildings, elevator shafts).
- Must be able to work variable shifts, including shifts that require 24-hours of consecutive duty, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies, mobilization, and natural disasters. Work schedules are assigned by the Fire Chief based on departmental needs and may include work hours varying from the above.
Required Examination
MANDATORY ORIENTATION SESSION
Those applicants who successfully complete the application process and meet the minimum requirements for the Certified Firefighter will be required to attend a mandatory Orientation Session and a Physical Ability Test (PAT is required only if selected for an interview). If an undue, unexpected hardship prevents an applicant from attending the orientation session, an exception may be made on a case-by-case basis. Undue unexpected hardship will be solely at the Fire Chiefs discretion. The applicants will receive an e-mail notification via NeoGov with instructions on self-scheduling for one of the following orientation sessions.
Mandatory Orientation Sessions are tentatively set for the following dates and times:
Time
TBD
Location:
Virtual
WRITTEN EXAMINATION
All qualifying applicants will be required to take a written examination. Additional details regarding this written examination will be provided at a future date.
For All Positions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Performs related work as required.
- Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
For All Technical, Professional, Supervisory And Managerial Positions
- Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility.
City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)
must be submitted with the application.
DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website:
HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
For a detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit our benefits section at:
http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/hr/benefits/
For a detailed description of our Fire pension please visit our summary plan and the detailed overview at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/fire-police-pension/summary-plan-description/
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Do you possess a current and valid State of Florida Firefighter II Certification (Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)?
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Do you have current certification as a State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician, a State of Florida Paramedic certification is accepted in lieu of a State of Florida EMT certification. (National EMT certification will not be accepted in lieu of State of Florida EMT and Paramedic certifications)?
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Do you currently hold a valid State of Florida Paramedic certification.
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Can you obtain a State of Florida-issued Paramedic Certification within three years of appointment?
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I acknowledge that failure to obtain and/or maintain certifications as required will be cause for termination.
- Yes, I acknowledge the above statement
- No, I do not acknowledge the above statement
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Are you 18 years of age at time of application and are a high school graduate or its "equivalent"?
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Are you in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination given by a physician according to the provisions of NFPA Standard 1582?
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Are you wiilling to work 24-hour shifts including variable shifts that require 24 hours of consecutive duty, holidays, weekends, disaster declaration, etc.?
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Can you demonstrate good moral character and meet all qualifications in the Florida State Statute Number 633.34, "Firefighters; qualifications for employment"?
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Are you a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit of the applicant" (Florida Statute
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Do you have a driver's license with a good driving record, and can obtain a Florida driver's license prior to appointment?
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Can you obtain a Florida Class "D" driver's license with an "E" endorsement within six (6) months of appointment and maintain it through employment without any restrictions affecting job performance?
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Have you ever been terminated, dismissed, or involuntarily separated from employment with another fire department or fire station?
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I acknowledge that at the time of application I will attach all of the documents, certifications, etc. requested above (Failure to do so may disqualify you from the recruitment process).
- Yes, I acknowledge the above statement
- No, I do not acknowledge the above statement
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Have you been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, nor had a driver license suspended under the point system provided for in Florida Statute, Chapter 322, within the past three years [F.S. 401.281(d)?
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Have you been convicted of four traffic violations in the preceding thirty-six months from the date of application in Florida or any other state?
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Do you have any pending felony charges or pending misdemeanor charges that are directly related to the position sought?
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Do you understand that you must maintain a valid State of Florida Certification for Firefighter and State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic throughout employment as required? Failure to obtain and/or maintain certifications as required will be cause for termination.
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I understand and agree that failure to obtain and maintain all of the required certifications listed in the job description will be cause for termination.
