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DUNEDIN, CITY OF
750 MILWAUKEE AVENUE
DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698
(727)298-3040
http://www.dunedingov.com

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Updated: June 12, 2025

The City of Dunedin Fire Rescue is currently hiring Florida State Certified Firefighter/Paramedics

Firefighter/Paramedic Starting Salary: $68,164 (includes guaranteed Holiday pay)

Pay Range: $64,096 - $97,647 (12-year Step Plan)

Pay for Experience: Candidates that have experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic will receive one year of step pay for each year of prior service, up to 5 years.

Starting Salary for an experienced 5-year Firefighter/Paramedic is $79,135 (includes guaranteed Holiday pay).

Certification Incentive Pay*:

1. Florida Licensed Paramedic Incentive Pay: Candidates that are Florida State certified Paramedics will receive a one-time payment of $3,000 upon successful completion of one-year probation.

2. Pinellas County Certified Paramedic Incentive Pay: Candidates that are currently Pinellas County Certified Paramedics will receive a one-time payment of $5,000 upon successful completion of one-year probation.

3. Florida State Certified Firefighter with Pinellas County Paramedic Incentive Pay:

Candidates that are a Florida Certified Firefighter and Pinellas County Certified Paramedic will receive a one-time payment of $10,000 upon successful completion of one-year probation.

*Note: Only the highest incentive pay listed above will be paid to the candidate based on their certifications.

Department Overview:

The City of Dunedin is located on the west coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay area. It is fortunate to be a Gulf of Mexico coastal community boasting the beautiful beaches of Honeymoon Island State Park and Caladesi Island State Park. The City has a year around population of 45,000 and is the Spring Training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Many special events are scheduled throughout the year including the area favorite Mardi Gras parade and celebration in the downtown area. The Fire Rescue Department operates out of three stations and is part of the Pinellas County EMS system. We operate three ALS engines, a ladder truck, brush truck, rescue and a fire rescue boat. Line personnel operate on a 48/96 shift schedule.

Benefits:

Competitive 12-year salary step-plan
Special Event Pay
Annual Leave: 168 hours accrued per year in first three years
Non-Scheduled (NS) Days: Effective October 1, 2025 there will be 8 NS Days/Year
Sick Leave: 145.6 hours accrued per year
Holiday pay: 11 days, paid at 16.8 hours (straight pay) for all shift personnel
Medical, Dental and Vision: Employee and Family plans available
Life Insurance: Basic Life provided by the Employer and Voluntary Life is available for purchase by employee
Disability: Short term provided by the Employer and Long term is available for purchase
Education Leave and Reimbursement available
Retirement: Chapter 175 Plan with 3% multiplier

10 year vest
5% Employee Contribution
Optional 20 year Retirement
8 year DROP
Up to 5 year pension buyback for Military and Fire Service Experience
Post Retirement Healthcare subsidy up to $400/mo.

Must possess the following minimum qualifications:

Florida State certified Firefighter/Paramedic
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Successful completion of the Dunedin Fire Department’s swim assessment.
Completion of the FireTEAM assessment through the National Testing Network is required.
Completion of CPAT or equivalent as determined by the Department.

Note: Candidates must submit a City of Dunedin application as well as an NTN application.

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