CEDAR HAMMOCK FIRE RESCUE
5200 26TH ST W
BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34207
http://www.chfr.org
Updated: May 25, 2016
Classification: Firefighter/EMT
Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue is building an eligibility list of applications for hiring. FireTEAM and NTN CPAT testing through National Testing Network are both required for this listing. All testing must be completed by June 13, 2016 for this round of hiring.
Salary: $39,854.24
Benefits: Health Insurance, FRS, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave
City Information: Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue is an Independent Special Fire Control District servicing the unincorporated areas located in the Southwest portion of Manatee County. The district provides fire rescue services from 4 fully staffed fire stations located within a 27 square mile area responding to an average of 5,000 calls per year.
Population: 70,000
Job Requirements
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes or GED from a recognized issuing agency
Valid FLORIDA State Driver’s License: Yes Class “E”
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: As required in NFPA 1582
Academy Certification:
Certified State of Florida Firefighter
Certified State of Florida EMT
Additional Information:
From the list created from NTN with the standards that meet the criteria Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue will make contact via e-mail or regular mail (from NTN list) to eligible candidates to complete an employment application.
Veteran’s Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes. To claim Veteran’s Preference, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application.
Selected applicants will be interviewed. The hiring process will include background investigation, driver’s license check, pre-employment physical and practical firefighter job skills assessment.
To apply and schedule Fireteam testing, go to http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on FIREFIGHTER JOB. Select the department and read over all the requirements and if qualified, select a testing location and a time and date for testing on the website calendar. A CPAT can also be scheduled by clicking on the CPAT icon on the main page of the website and then following the instructions. For questions concerning the testing process, contact NTN Customer Support at 866-563-3882. Please direct all questions about the job posting to National Testing Network. Please do not call the district directly.