Firefighter

THE LAST DAY TO APPLY IS MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 2026.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for; combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; in answering emergency calls; and in operation and maintenance of fire equipment, auxiliary apparatus and quarters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Essential Functions contained within this Position Description are representative of the required responsibilities for the position, and may not include all responsibilities.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position’s responsibilities if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required as assigned.

• Must be present on work site to perform essential job functions.
• Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities usually under close supervision.
• Employees of this class are required to learn and participate in the operations of apparatus and may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings.
• Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible area of activity, the major portion of the time is spent drilling and studying methods, techniques and organization and in routine duties in the care and maintenance of the District’s property and equipment.
• Specific orders and directions are given by superior officers, but the work requires initiative and a thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends training courses.
• Reads and studies assigned material related to firefighting and prevention.
• Responds to fire alarms with a company and may be responsible on scene to;
  o    Operate auxiliary pumps and auxiliary equipment;
  o    Lay and connect hose;
  o    Hold nozzles;
  o    Direct fog or water streams;
  o    Raise and climb ladders;
  o    Use chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment.
• Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or by chopping holes in roofs and floors.
• Removes persons from danger, administer first aid to injured persons.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting and first aid.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of District property including cleaning and washing walls and floors; making minor repairs to property and equipment; washing, hanging and drying hoses and washing, cleaning, polishing apparatus, and testing auxiliary apparatus.
• Relays instructions, orders and information; gives location of alarms received.
• May perform assigned fire inspections, checking fire escapes, building exits and related structures for compliance with fire prevention ordinances and codes.
• Performs related work as required.
• Some knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the District.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable length of time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees 
  and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in operating an emergency vehicle.

REQUIREMENTS

• State of Florida Certified Firefighter
• State of Florida Certified EMT
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
• Must Pass Entrance Physical by District Physician
• Must Pass Pre-Employment Background and Drug Screening
• After Hire, Must Successfully Complete District New Recruit Orientation and EMT Credentialing Program

Preferred

• EVOC Certified
• Valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test)

HIRING PROCESS

Written Examination

A written exam will be held the week of January 11 – January 15, 2027. Test date may change based on the number of qualified candidates. This is the only week the test will be provided. The written exam is an entry level examination that is designed to measure firefighter minimum standards and basic EMT knowledge. Applicants are required to successfully pass the written exam to continue in the process.

Upon successful completion of the written test, applicants will be scheduled for an interview soon after passing the test.  If needed, an additional week will be added based on the number of qualified candidates.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction
Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in a supervisory capacity.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization
Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning
Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District is a Veteran’s Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Physical Ability
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks.

REQUIREMENT TO WORK DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES
Employees deemed as essential may be required to work during a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the District will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

VETERANS PREFERENCE EMPLOYER
Applicants may be eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with Section 295.07 of the Florida Statutes which provides for Veterans’ Preference in hiring and retention. Additional rules for Veterans’ Preference are outlined in Florida Administrative Code (and Florida Administrative Register) FAC 55A- 7

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Collier Fire and Rescue District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity of expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ADA COMPLIANCE
North Collier Fire and Rescue District complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

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• I understand that, should I be offered a position of employment, I will be asked to provide my social security number. The agency will use this number for one of more of the following purposes: 1) post-offer background screening, (2) verifying my eligibility for employment and (3) reporting my earnings once employed to the appropriate Federal, State and Local agencies, if applicable.
• I understand that the District may make a thorough investigation of my character, reputation, past employment, motor vehicle records and my criminal conviction background consistent with federal and state law. I authorize the giving and receiving of any such information requested by the District (including financial and credit records) and hereby relieve and release all former employers and their agents of any liability for any information they may give to the District. I hereby waive any rights or claims I may have whether present fully developed or not against the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District and its agents and employees arising out of or resulting from the release, authorized or unauthorized, of the following information received pursuant to or in connection with the Districts handling, processing, investigating, etc of my application.
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• I understand and agree that, except as specifically prohibited by State Law or Local ordinance or regulation, all District policies and procedures do not create any property rights in employment, and that employment may be terminated by either the employee or the District at any time with or without cause.
• I agree that if a future potential employer contacts the District or its representatives concerning my work record and my work performance at the District, I hereby consent to and authorize persons employed by the District to divulge any and all information they consider relevant to any person representing themselves to be an employer or potential employer of mine with respect to my work records and/or performance of my job at the District.
• I understand that all information provided herein is public record and is subject to review upon request in accordance with Florida Statue 119.071.
• I agree to submit to testing to determine the presence or absence of alcohol ir illegal controlled substances in my body under whatever legal policies or procedures the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District has in effect on the subject at the time testing is required.
• I agree to post-offer testing if requested and understand that failure to meet any job-related medical and/or health requirements for the position with or without reasonable accommodations which would enable me to perform the essential function of the job may prevent employment by the District.
• I understand that all employees who do not have a written employment contract are employed at the will of the district and that all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all background investigations which may include, but are not limited to, employer and non-employer references, background and, where applicable, post-offer testing.
• I agree that upon termination of employment, I shall return all District property.
• *NOTE: The Provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act may be applicable if a credit report on the applicant is obtained and considered.