Meet Challenges and Opportunities

A career as a Fort Lauderdale firefighter and paramedic is very rewarding with a career path full of unlimited opportunities. As one of our team, you get to save lives, prevent injuries, and become an important part of our community. Your career focuses also on saving property and preventing the fire from spreading to nearby structures. For details about career opportunity and development reference this PDF.

As a Fort Lauderdale firefighter, you will be part of our diverse team; you will be able to not only form lifelong relationships, but obtain specialized skills from Technical Rescue to Hazardous Materials to Marine lifesaving. Many of our firefighters are certified in five or six areas. Teamwork means that you have to place the welfare of others above yourself and give back to the community. Specialty teams are smaller and will teach you communication and personal development. 

Develop Yourself

The job itself is physical and demanding, yet allows you as an individual to develop not just your physical well being, but to focus and sharpen your mental skills. The more you learn, the further you go. Our own Fire Chief started with the department years ago, so know the potential for promotion is always there after dedication and study. 

Although the shifts are long and demanding, you get to decide when you want to work. You have the option of choosing a shift pattern that frees you from the traditional nine-to-five routine. Your job is to be available for the community 24 hours during your shift so to protect our community.

Create Your Future as You Work

The fire service gives every firefighter job security with a retirement future. The starting pay of $62, 242 in 2022 may also be increased by those specialty certifications and assignment pay. Each firefighter receives a generous pension and full benefits from the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Over 400 firefighters across 12 stations dedicate themselves to creating the future of the agency with their various cultural and educational backgrounds.

Start Your Career Now

Why wait? Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue is ready to meet dedicated future public servants who strive to improve the public safety of our community. If you are interested in a career that gives back to you every day, contact via email FLFRRecruitment@fortlauderdale.gov or call 954-828-3537.

What You Need to Apply

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Florida driver’s license with emergency endorsement
• Driving record that meets the City of Fort Lauderdale’s requirements
• EVOC (16-hour) certificate issued by a certified Florida agency
• A current, valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory
  Compliance or Certificate of Training issued by the State of Florida
• Current valid Florida paramedic license or be enrolled in an accredited paramedic program
• Non-smoker/non-user of tobacco (in any form) for at least one year prior to application,
  remain smoke-free during employment/application
• Agree not to smoke or use tobacco (in any form) on or off duty during the tenure of employment
• Possess/obtain a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Card from National Testing Network 
• Possess/obtain a Swim Card from Broward College

Hiring Process for Certified Firefighter Paramedic (After Application)

1. Written examination (accounts for 50% of total score)*
2. Oral interview (accounts for 50% of total score)*
3. Candidate receives ranking
4. Conditional job offer based upon candidate ranking
5. Final background examination (pass/fail)
6. Medical examination (including drug screening) (pass/fail)
   *Applicants must obtain a minimum score of 70 on each weighted portion of the examination in order to qualify.

If you are not certified, and want to become a firefighter click the link below to contact a recruiter:

Mailing List

If you are interested in being placed on a mailing list for the next City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department testing process, please follow the link below to Human Resources Job Interest Card.

• Jobs Interest Cards

Applying for the Job and Current Openings

Click this link to see if we are currently accepting applications: Fire Rescue Job Application and Openings

Disclaimer

All of the information contained in this recruitment overview is subject to change due to collective bargaining agreements, rules and regulations that govern Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

FAQ

Read our Frequently Asked Questions and Testimonials about working for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

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