HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
2709 E. HANNA AVE.
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33610
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue/
Updated: October 26, 2015
Job Classification: FIREFIGHTER
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is currently building an ongoing eligibility list for Firefighter. This position requires FireTEAM testing and a valid CPAT. Testing through National Testing Network (NTN) must be completed by December 1, 2015 to be considered for this round of hiring.
Hillsborough County Government is looking for new members to join our team who are aligned with our core values of commitment to excellence; stellar customer service; and embracing diversity, transparency, and accountability. Our employees enjoy careers that are professionally and personally rewarding and that provide fair and reliable compensation.
Learn more about Hillsborough County, www.hillsboroughcounty.org.
Salary Information: $40,011/year
Job Description:
MAJOR FUNCTION – Performs fire rescue duties combating, extinguishing, and preventing various types of fires and basic life support emergency medical duties in treating illnesses or injuries.
Benefit Information: Excellent health insurance plan options; paid vacation and sick leave; 24/48 shift with 3 week R-day, Florida Retirement System (3% multiplier); tuition reimbursement; short and long term disability, and much more.
Department Overview: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue provides fire suppression and emergency medical services for the unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County. From its beginnings in the 1950s as an all-volunteer force, HCFR has seen many changes. Since hiring our first full-time career firefighters in 1973, the department has steadily evolved into one the largest, most progressive departments in the state, answering more than 80,000 calls for service per year.
City Information: Hillsborough County covers more than 1,200 square miles of urban, suburban, and rural areas with a diverse population of more than 1.2 million. The cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace and Plant City are within the county. We have 160 miles of coastline; lakes, rivers, professional sports, and a wide variety of activities for any interests. Hot summers give way to mild winters and beautiful weather for the rest of the year.
Job Requirements
- High School Grad/GED: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate
- Valid FLORIDA State Driver’s License: Yes, Valid Florida Driver License
- Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
- Vision: As required in NFPA 1582
Minimum Qualifications: (Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.)
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Firefighter’s Certificate of Compliance; and
- Possession of a valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician certification; and
- Must have a valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) through 12/01/2015; and Must have valid National Testing Network (NTN) Fire Team Test through 12/01/2015.
- 1) Applicants are encouraged to use the online application – once completed, you may re-use it “as is” for any number of additional jobs or you may customize it for additional jobs. Apply Online: http://www.jobaps.com/Hillsborough/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=1507&R2=FFF48K&R3=001\2) If you choose to use the paper application, you will be required to complete a separate paper application, from scratch, for each job. To request a paper application and SQ by mail, please contact the Civil Service Office at 813-272-5625.
To 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.