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ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ( AND SEND DIRECTLY TO KHAMPTON@PSFRD.ORG.

Full-time Firefighter Paramedic, under direction of a Lieutenant, responds to fire, medical, water rescues, and other emergency calls promptly to protect the lives and property of those in need of assistance. Provides emergency medical treatment at the Paramedic level; ensures quality medical treatment and transportation for patients to appropriate medical facilities. Performs duties in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and medical protocol. Maintains vehicles, supplies, and equipment, and prepares required records and reports.

DESCRIPTION AND BENEFITS

With its headquarters located in beautiful Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, the Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District (PSFRD) is a career fire and emergency medical services department that serves the communities of Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, and the unincorporated area of Pinellas County known as Oakhurst. PSFRD offers outstanding benefits, including, but not limited to:

  • Minimum starting salary of $65,100; 5% annual step increases within the step plan as well as incentive pay.
  • A 24/48 schedule, with a Kelly Day every 7th shift.
  • 100% employer-paid employee healthcare, and 75/25 split for dependent coverage.
  • Educational reimbursement for college tuition and certifications.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • State of Florida Certified Firefighter & Paramedic
  • PHTLS/ITLS, ACLS, CPR, EPC/PALS
  • EMTs currently enrolled in a Paramedic program will be considered.
  • CPAT required, unless currently employed by a department that requires CPAT as a conditional to employment. Other applicants must have passed CPAT within one year of application or prior to final job offer being extended.
  • Must qualify under the Medical Director to operate as a Paramedic in Pinellas County within one year.
  • Must pass a criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen, as well as be tobacco-free.

OTHER BENEFIT INFORMATION:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement: Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Annual Physical Examinations
  • AFLAC
  • $25,000 Life Insurance Coverage
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • $25,000 Accidental D&D Coverage

PINELLAS SUNCOAST FIRE & RESCUE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND MAKES EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, OR DISABILITIES.

PINELLAS SUNCOAST FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT

304 1ST STREET, INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FL 33785 info@psfrd.org | | (727) 595-1117

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,100.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 457(b)
  • Bereavement leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Dependent health insurance coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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