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LONGWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT 205 S. MILWEE ST. LONGWOOD, FLORIDA 32750 (407)260-3490 http://www.longwoodfl.org
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Updated: May 26, 2020
To apply for this position, you must access the following website:http://www.longwoodfl.org/151/Employment and complete the City of Longwood application.
Job Classification: Firefighter/EMT or Paramedic
The Longwood Fire Department is currently hiring and building an ongoing eligibility list. To be considered for this round of hiring, all testing must be completed by Tuesday August 13, 2019.
FireTEAM and a valid CPAT are required for this position.
The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.
Salary Information: Starting pay $37,417.40 annually with additional compensation for Paramedic upon being cleared by our medical director to work independently as a paramedic.
Benefit Information: Employees may enjoy benefits including health, dental, AFLAC, life and disability insurance, legal services, sick and vacation pay, attractive pension/retirement benefits and more.
Department Overview: The City of Longwood Fire Department is a full service Fire Department responding to approximately 4,000 alarms per year. The Department offers advanced life support, medical transport, fire suppression, and fire safety training.
In addition to emergency scene operations, the Fire Department is proactively engaged in emergency management planning, the review of construction plans, on site code and standard compliance through fire and life safety inspections.
The Longwood Fire Department proudly holds an Insurance Service Office (I.S.O.) rating of two. The Department currently has a staff of 43 and operates out of two stations (15 & 17) strategically located throughout the City of Longwood to provide a maximum response in a minimum time frame.
Area Information: The City of Longwood is located in the heart of the State of Florida and just a short drive away from what is very likely one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, the Orlando Metro Area. This area includes such world class theme park destinations as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and many more. The attractive beaches of the Atlantic Coast are under an hour away. There are at least 10 golf courses within 15 miles of the City. Natural lands and trails abound offering hiking, biking, camping, fishing and many other outdoor activities. This is just a taste of what the City of Longwood has to offer for visitors and residents alike.
Population: 13,751