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Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
Firefighter/Paramedic Application

Opens: March  10, 2025 - 8:00 am
Closes: April 25, 2025 - 11:59 pm
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Ready to fulfill your dreams of becoming a firefighter paramedic?  We're looking for like minded individuals who identifies with our ideals and can carry out our mission statement in each and every interaction with citizens of our great community. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Must have a high school diploma of GED equivalent.

  • Must possess a valid Florida Class E driver's license or ability to obtain by hire date. 

  • Must possess EVOC (16-hour) Certificate issued by a certified Florida agency.

  • Must possess a current, valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training issued by the State of Florida.

  • Must possess a Florida Paramedic License and ACLS card or Nationally registered Paramedic transferable to Florida.

  • Must possess a valid Florida Class D driver's license or the ability to obtain by hire date.

  • CPAT and Swim test are required.

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2 Step Application Process

Step 1: Apply with
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue
 by:
April 25, 2025 - 11:59 pm
(Mandatory)

 

Step 2: Complete Testing and Video Interview with Public Safety Answers by:
April 28, 2025 - 5:00 pm
(Mandatory)

Test fee of $50 required. Financial hardship requests can be sent to: khaynes@fortlauderdale.gov
 

Applicant Resources

Are you prepared to put your best foot forward?  Check out some of the helpful resources available to applicants.

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