Employment Qualifications

ST. JOHNS cOUNTY fIRE rESCUE

Employment Qualifications

To be eligible for employment for the position of Firefighter with St. Johns County Fire Rescue, you must meet the following qualifications.

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Be a high school graduate or possess a GED

  • Possess and maintain current Florida EMT or Florida Paramedic certification

  • Current Basic Healthcare Provider and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support card

  • Possess and maintain current Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance

  • Possess a valid Class “E” Florida Driver's License

  • Driving record must meet the Department requirements for hire concerning Class A and Class B offenses.

  • Be a nonuser of tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by sworn affidavit. (F.S. 633.34)

  • Successful completion of the Firefighters Ability Test administered by First Coast Technical College (valid for 2-years) or completion of the Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) for new applicants administered by any other Florida municipality or county

  • Must pass medical exam (NFPA 1582) after conditional job offer

 

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