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MARION COUNTY FIRE RESCUE 2631 SE 3RD STREET OCALA, FLORIDA 34471 (352)291-8000 http://www.marioncountyfl.org
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Updated: January 30, 2026
Marion County Fire Rescue, Florida
Status: Open Until FilledEligibility: External ApplicantsPosition Type: Full-Time, CareerSchedule: 24 hours on duty / 48 hours off dutyLocation: Marion County Fire Rescue
Marion County Fire Rescue is accepting applications for Single-Certified Paramedic positions. This posting will remain open until positions are filled.
Selected candidates will be hired as full-time employees and assigned to a 24/48 schedule following successful completion of orientation and onboarding requirements.
Applicants must submit an online application for the Paramedic Probation position through the Marion County Human Resources website athttps://selfservice.marionfl.org/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Applicants selected to continue in the process will be contacted by Marion County Fire Rescue with additional instructions.
Following successful completion of orientation, paramedics will work a 24-hour on-duty, 48-hour off-duty schedule (24 48).
Starting Salary:50,972 to 54,196 annually, depending on Kelly Day assignment
Compensation and incentives include:
2 percent annual educational incentive5 percent loyalty pay at each five-year milestoneThree-week Kelly Day
Full-time employees receive pay and benefits in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
Health insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disabilityFlorida Retirement SystemSick leave and vacation leaveNine paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramDeferred Compensation ProgramDental insuranceVision insuranceSection 125 Flexible Spending AccountOvertime calculated on a 40-hour work weekAnnual Personal Day or 24-hour buyout96 hours of holiday pay converted to annual leave with buyout option48 hours incentive pay converted to annual leave for non-use of sick leaveUp to 120 hours eligible for annual buyout104 hours of accrued sick leave annually1250 dollars annual tuition reimbursementFirefighter Standards fully funded by the department
Applicants must meet all of the following at the time of application:
18 years of age or olderLegally authorized to work in the United StatesHigh school diploma or GEDValid Florida driver's licenseAbility to read and speak the English languageMeet vision standards outlined in NFPA 1582
State of Florida Paramedic LicenseAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Selected candidates must successfully complete:
Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining required certifications and successfully completing probationary requirements.
A criminal history background investigation will be conducted in accordance with Florida Statute 112.011. Felony convictions may be disqualifying.
A pre-employment drug screen is required. Marion County Fire Rescue is a drug-free workplace.
A poor driving record or employment history may be considered undesirable but does not automatically remove a candidate from consideration.
Applicants must be tobacco-free for a minimum of twelve months prior to application and must remain tobacco-free throughout employment.
Marion County Fire Rescue is the second-largest fire rescue department north of Orlando, with more than 800 employees, a budget of approximately $130 million, 25 career fire stations, and 3 EMS stations. The department serves over 430,000 residents across approximately 1600 square miles and responds to an average of 300 emergency calls per day.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Brent Murray, Battalion Chief, Training Division
Marion County Fire Rescue
(352) 291-8075
Brent.Murray@marionfl.org
