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LEALMAN FIRE DISTRICT
4360 55TH AVENUE NORTH
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA 33714
(727)526-5650
http://lealmanfire.com

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Updated: July 28, 2022

Classification: Firefighter / EMT

The Lealman Fire District is currently hiring for Firefighter / EMT. Firefighter /EMT’s must become a Paramedic per employment agreement. Candidates must have Fire-TEAM testing and current NTN issued CPAT. Posting will remain open until current positions are filled.

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Salary: Current Union contract
- Rates for current year 2021/2022
- Florida State Certified Firefighter/ Paramedic starting FF/Paramedic Salary: $50,844.00
- Top out $80,083.00
- Florida State Certified Firefighter/EMT starting Salary $45,864.00
- Top out $71,594.00
- Work Schedule: 24 hours on / 48 hours off One N/S day every 14th shift.

Benefits:
- Holiday Pay: 120 hours annually
- Retirement: Florida Retirement System (FRS) 3% employee contribution, 3% multiplier Optional 457 Pension program available
- Optional participation in AFLAC
- Sick Leave
- Annual Leave
- Education Program: Department pays for two college courses per semester, including books.
- Health Insurance: Lealman Fire District pays 100% of employee coverage.
- Dental: Lealman Fire District pays 100% of employee
- Vision Insurance is optional
- All insurance is available to spouses and families at an additional premium charge.
- Annual Physical Examination
- Employee Assistance Program

Department Description: Lealman Fire District is in Pinellas County Florida. It is comprised of residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial complexes. We are one of the busiest departments in Pinellas County running over 10,000 Fire and EMS calls a year. Members of our department enjoy a generous benefit package, excellent equipment and working environment. We currently operate three stations. Out of those are run three ALS engines, three ALS rescues and our District Chief.

*Education Incentives per Labor Agreement
- $25.38-per pay period Florida Fire Officer
- $25.38-per pay period Florida Fire Inspector
- $25.38-per pay period Florida Fire Instructor
- $25.38-per pay period Car Seat Tech

Job Requirements

Age: 18

Citizenship Required: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid FLORIDA Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Job requirements:

Ability to pass a swim test
Possession of current Florida certifications as follows:
Florida Firefighter II Certificate of Compliance from Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
State of Florida Certified EMT
CPR.
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
Must not have any felony convictions within the last 4 years.
Conviction or plea of nolo contendere of a felony, or conviction of a misdemeanor directly related to the position of firefighter, shall exclude an applicant from employment for a period of four (4) years after the expiration of sentence or final release by the Parole Commission unless the applicant, prior to the expiration of the four (4) year period, has received a full pardon or has had his or her civil rights restored. Where the sentence of an applicant is suspended or adjudication is withheld and a period of probation is imposed, the applicant must have been released from probation before being eligible for employment. See F.S. 112.011(2)(b) and F.S. 633.412.

Driving Disqualifiers:

A license revocation, multiple convictions of DUI, a twelve-point suspension and/or multiple moving violations.

Drug Use Disqualifiers:

Pre-employment testing required.

Employment Disqualifiers:

Failure of any of the following pre-employment tests:

Driving records check

Physical examination, including drug screening

Background check

Additional Disqualifiers:

The applicant must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of application and throughout their employment with this department. Must be able to pass a physical meeting the requirements of NFPA 1582 medical evaluation of candidates.

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