East Lake Special Fire Control District Hiring FF/Paramedic

The East Lake Special Fire Control District (ELFR) is currently hiring for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.

All testing is through National Testing Network, Inc. and must be completed and submitted to NTN by midnight June 8, 2017.

Candidates must have both FireTEAM and a valid CPAT for this position.

To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select Firefighter and under Florida select sign up for the East Lake Special Fire Control District.

ELFR is located in North East Pinellas County and is primarily a bedroom community with more than 30,000 residents covering 33 square miles.

ELFR is a full time paid fire department consisting of 36 line personnel (including Division Chiefs, Lieutenants, Driver-Engineers, Paramedics and EMTs), 5 administrative personnel, three stations, two ALS engines, an ALS squad, a reserve engine, a brush truck, a water truck, and an antique fire truck.

ELFR is a full-service Department that provides Fire Prevention, Suppression and Investigation as well as Advanced Life Support Rescue, Hazardous Materials First Response, Vehicle Extrication, and Mutual Aid assistance to neighboring departments and counties.  ELFR also offers many community interactive services such as: CPR instruction, Certified Child Safety Seat Installation, Blood Pressure Checks, Home Safety and Pool Inspections, “Santa’s Helper” Christmas Program, Fire Safety Week Programs with local Schools and Pre Schools as well as an Annual “Safety Day” Open House.  All three stations are also “Safe Place” havens for troubled teens.

Competitive benefits include a starting salary of $49,502.23, 56 hour work schedule. 100% Health Care and dental coverage for employee and dependent(s), Life Insurance, Accident and Specified Sickness / Disease Coverage, 175 Local pension plan (3% multiplier) 5% employee contribution, drop plan, Holiday Pay, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Longevity Awards, Annual Physical Fitness and Education incentives, 100% dollar match on Florida State Supplemental Compensation for academic degrees, Tuition Reimbursement, Travel compensation, and Bereavement leave.

You are encouraged to seek out more information about our department on our website at http://www.elfr.org or call 727-784-8668 ext. 206 to speak with Asst. Chief George Bessler.

ELFR is a drug free workplace, requires pre-employment physical including drug testing, provides Veterans Preference, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status or disability.

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