Under general supervision of the Fire Captain, perform routine, complex, and emergency tasks relating to fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services according to state, local, and federal standards.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma from an accredited education institution or GED (Education will be verified). Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Applicants must upload the required documents/certifications listed below to their application, failure to upload required documentation will result in your application being disapproved.
Required Certifications/Licenses
Valid State of Florida driver's license.
Valid Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance as approved by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards.
Valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) license
Current CPAT - applicants must have completed the CPAT no more than one (1) year prior to application closing date.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certificate (EVOC)
Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Obtain within three (3) years of employment, State of Florida or National Registry Paramedic license.
Special Requirement
All applicants must be non-users of tobacco (any form) for at least one (1) year prior to application, remain tobacco free during application process, and must retain tobacco free for the entire period of employment as a Firefighter with the City of Riviera Beach. Tobacco free means you have not used cigarettes, pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, vapes or any other type of smoking or smokeless tobacco on or off duty during the tenure of their employment.
This position is represented by the International Association of Firefighters.
The City of Riviera Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Successful passing of a background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
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