Job Information

BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
1010 9TH AVE W
BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34205
(941)932-9600
http://www.bradentonfiredepartment.org/

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Updated: August 05, 2022

Classification: Firefighter/EMT

The Bradenton Fire Department is building an eligibility list to fill one position. A City of Bradenton employment application (available at https://cityofbradenton.com/employment), FireTEAM and a valid CPAT testing are both required for this listing.

The Bradenton Fire Department also requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. Candidates are encouraged to complete the PHQ as soon as possible to ensure eligibility.

Please direct all questions about the job posting to National Testing Network. The department will not be fielding calls about this posting.

Salary Information: Starting salary, including holiday pay, is $48,515 per year with class promotional increases over four years and step increases every five years (through 20^th year). Educational incentive pay for associates and bachelors degrees. Specialty pay available depending on current assignment.

Benefit Information:

Progressive salary structure.
Twelve paid holidays per year, including the employee's birthday.
Twelve sick leave days per year.
Six vacation leave days per year.
One bonus day for every five years of services.
Medical and life insurance availability to member and family.
Educational assistance program for position-related, degree-seeking personnel.
Pension plan funded by members, City of Bradenton, and State of Florida.
- Vested rights after ten years of service.
- Retirement benefits at age 55 with 10 years of service.
- Retirement benefits at any age with 25 years of service.

Department Information: The Bradenton Fire Department serves the City of Bradenton in an emergency management, fire suppression, fire prevention, and first responder capacity. Comprised of three stations, the department is staffed by 63 suppression personnel divided among three shifts, and 11 administration and support personnel with offices in the Gene Gallo Central Station.

In response to approximately 6,000 calls for service annually, the department operates six basic life support (BLS) engine companies, two aerial ladders, and a special operations/technical rescue unit. Specialty units include a light technical rescue team and a marine rescue division.

Other services include fire prevention and investigation, plans review, pre-fire planning, life safety code inspections, home safety inspections, and smoke alarm installation. Community involvement includes public education and a myriad of public relations events.

City Information: The City of Bradenton is located on the central west coast of Florida, south of Tampa, along the southern bank of the Manatee River. The county seat of Manatee County, the city was chartered in 1903 and currently comprises approximately 15 square miles of residential, commercial, and recreation.

The city is home to two major hospitals, the headquarters for Champs Sports and Tropicana Products, the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, and is the winter home and training camp of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gulf beaches are located just minutes away, west on Manatee Avenue.

Population: 55,698 (2020 US Census)

Job Requirements

Age: 18

Citizenship Required: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid FLORIDA Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: As required in the current edition of NFPA 1582

Necessary Certifications: State of Florida Firefighter II
State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician

Post Hiring: Members will be required to complete courses related to probationary/promotional policies. (i.e. ICS, NIMS, various fire-science courses, EMT re-certification).

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers

Convicted of a misdemeanor relating to perjury, false statement, or moral turpitude
Convicted of a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof, or under the law of any other country
Dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States

Driving Disqualifiers
A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Drug Use Disqualifiers
Pre-employment testing and ongoing compliance with the City of Bradenton Drug Free Workplace policy is required.

Employment Disqualifiers
Applicant will be disqualified if he/she omitted material information or presented false oral or written information during his/her consideration for employment.

Financial Disqualifiers
A poor credit history and financial background will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.

Additional Disqualifiers
Tobacco Use:
All applicants must be non-users of tobacco products for at least one year prior to the date of application, and must remain tobacco free for the duration of their employment.

Tattoos/Body Markings:
No perspective member shall have tattoos/body markings that are offensive, in excess, vulgar, or otherwise deemed detrimental to the professional appearance and positive public image of the department. No prospective member shall have tattoos/body markings of any type that are visible about the head, neck, and/or face.

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