Brevard County Fire Rescue Careers
Employment Opportunities and Information
Brevard County Fire Rescue is an ALS transport agency that hires State of Florida certified Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics. Applicants must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license, current CPR/ACLS certification, and a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test). Applicants will be required to pass a high-level background investigation.
All Firefighter/ EMTs must agree to become paramedic certified within Departmental time frames. Tuition will be provided by the Department.
Advertising and Applications
Advertising and applications for open positions within the Department are handled by the Brevard County Office of Human Resources. Current job openings and applications can be obtained at the Brevard County Career page.
Human Resources also operates a Job Line at (321) 633-2032. The Job Line is updated weekly.
Phone: (321) 633-2031
Fax: (321) 633-2034
| Recruit Class | Application Deadline | Written Exam | Brevard Physical Ability Test | Orientation Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-01 | 10/15/23 | 10/27/23 & 10/28/23 | 10/31/23 | 01/08/24 |
| 24-02 | 12/24/23 | 01/05/24 & 01/06/24 | 01/08/24 and/or 01/09/24 | 03/04/24 |
| 24-03 | 02/18/24 | 03/01/24 & 03/02/24 | 03/04/24 and/or 03/05/24 | 04/29/24 |
| 24-04 | 04/14/24 | 04/26/24 & 04/27/24 | 04/29/24 and/or 04/30/24 | 06/24/24 |
| 24-05 | 06/09/24 | 06/21/24 & 06/22/24 | 06/24/24 and/or 06/25/24 | 08/19/24 |
| 24-06 | 08/04/24 | 08/16/24 & 08/17/24 | 08/19/24 and/or 08/20/24 | 10/14/24 |
| 25-01 | 09/29/24 | 10/11/24 & 10/12/24 | 10/14/24 and/or 10/15/24 | 01/06/25 |
Fire Rescue Jobs
Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher
Under the routine supervision of the Fire Rescue Communications Shift Supervisor, performs entry-level protective service work dispatching fire rescue and emergency medical units throughout Brevard County. Work involves the use of computerized dispatch systems, radio operations, and a high level of clear communications.
Requirements Summary (See Job Posting and Job Description for Full Details):
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in high volume multi-line telephone, call center, or dispatching functions
OR
- Two (2) years of experience in the emergency services field
OR
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate of Science degree a closely related field
OR
- Two (2) years in the Military Radio Communications field
- National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatching (NAEMD) certification is preferred.
- National Academy of Emergency Fire Dispatching (NAEFD) certification is preferred
AND
- Valid Florida Driver's license
Fire Prevention Inspector
Under general supervision, performs skilled protective service work promoting fire safety and conducting fire hazard inspections for a designated area of the County.
Requirements Summary (See Job Posting and Job Description for Full Details):
- At least eighteen (18) years of age
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Valid State of Florida Inspector or Fire Safety Inspector I or higher certification, issued by the Florida BFST
- Valid Florida Driver's license
- Possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a valid State of Florida EMT certification
- Possess a current CPR certification
- Not been found guilty or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the last three (3) years
- Be of good moral character, as determined by a criminal background investigation
- Successfully pass a physical examination and vision test
Fire Fighter / EMT
Under routine supervision, performs experienced protective service work in controlling, extinguishing and preventing fires, and performing Basic Life Support at emergency scenes. The work involves responding to hazardous and/or life threatening situations as a member of a Fire Rescue company.
Requirements Summary (See Job Posting and Job Description for Full Details):
- Valid CPR card
- Valid State of Florida EMT Certification
- Florida State Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance from Florida BFST
- Valid Florida Driver's license
- Pass written fire skills test
- Pass practical medical skills test
- Perform and successfully complete the Brevard Physical Abilities Test (BPAT)
- Non-user of tobacco products at least one (1) year preceding employment
- Successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation
Fire Medic 2
Under routine supervision, performs experienced protective service work in controlling, extinguishing and preventing fires, and performing Basic and Advanced Life Support at emergency scenes. The work involves responding to hazardous and/or life threatening situations as a member of a Fire Rescue company and providing medical supervision to Emergency Medical Technicians.
Requirements Summary (See Job Posting and Job Description for Full Details):
- Valid ACLS card
- Valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification
- Florida State Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance from Florida BFST
- Valid Florida Driver's license
- Pass written fire skills test
- Pass practical medical skills test
- Perform and successfully complete the Brevard Physical Abilities Test (BPAT)
- Non-user of tobacco products at least one (1) year preceding employment
- Successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation
Ocean Lifeguard 1
Under the general supervision of an Ocean Lifeguard Lieutenant or Ocean Lifeguard Captain, performs entry-level protective service work guarding the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provides information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions.
Requirements Summary (See Job Posting and Job Description for Full Details):
- No formal training or experience required
- Successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test
- Successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy
- Must possess, or obtain by completion of academy, a valid CPR certification
- Must possess, or obtain by completion of academy an Emergency Medical Responder certification
- Successfully pass tryouts
Paramedic
Under routine supervision, performs experienced para-professional work performing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) functions at emergency scenes. The work involves responding to hazardous and/or life threatening situations and providing medical supervision to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
Requirements Summary (See Job Posting and Job Description for Full Details):
- Valid ACLS card
- Valid State of Florida Paramedic Certification
- Valid Florida Driver's license
- Pass practical medical skills test
- Successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation