Job Information

MARION COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
2631 SE 3RD STREET
OCALA, FLORIDA 34471
(352)291-8000
http://www.marioncountyfl.org

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Updated: December 15, 2025

Firefighter/Paramedic

Marion County Fire Rescue | Florida

Position Type: Full-Time, Career
Shift Schedule: 24/48-hour shifts
Pay: Minimum hourly rate $18.25
Location: Marion County, Florida

Summary

Firefighter/Paramedics protect life and property by responding to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous conditions, and natural disasters. Duties include fire suppression, rescue operations, and providing Basic Life Support medical care in accordance with medical direction and departmental protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Florida State Certified Firefighter
Florida State Certified Paramedic
Valid Florida driver’s license
CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross)
EVOC prior to operating County vehicles
Ability to meet Florida Statutes Chapter 633.34 and NFPA 1582 medical/physical standards
Applicants must be tobacco-free for at least 12 months prior to applying and remain tobacco-free throughout employment.

Work Environment

Physically demanding work performed indoors and outdoors in extreme weather and hazardous conditions, including exposure to smoke, heat, hazardous materials, loud noise, and infectious diseases.

Salary Incentives

2% annual cost-of-living adjustment
5% loyalty pay every 5 years
Up to 2% anniversary increase with 80 hours of approved coursework

Benefits

County-Contributed Benefits:

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Florida Retirement System
Sick leave and vacation leave
Nine paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits:

Deferred Compensation Program
Dental and vision insurance
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account

Additional Contractual Benefits

Overtime calculated on a 40-hour work week
Annual Firefighter Personal Day (time off or 24-hour buyout)
96 hours of holiday pay converted to annual leave (4 shifts), with buyout option
48 hours incentive pay converted to annual leave for non-use of sick leave
Up to 120 hours eligible for annual buyout
104 hours of accrued sick leave annually
$1,250 annual tuition reimbursement

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Applications accepted through the National Testing Network (NTN).

Benefits & Details: www.marionfl.org/mcfrcareers

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:

Brent Murray, Battalion Chief, Training Division

Marion County Fire Rescue

(352) 291-8075

Brent.Murray@marionfl.org

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