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BRADENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT 1010 9TH AVE W BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34205 (941)932-9600 http://www.bradentonfiredepartment.org/
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Updated: June 02, 2025
Classification: Firefighter/EMT
The Bradenton Fire Department is building an eligibility list to fill three positions. 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. Please do not call the department directly.
Salary Information: Starting salary, including holiday pay, is $55,879 per year with class promotional increases over four years and step increases every five years (through 20th 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 7,500 calls for service annually, the department operates six basic life support (BLS) engine companies, one aerial ladder, and a special operations/technical rescue unit. Specialty units include a 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: 57,034 (2023 US Census)
Job Requirements
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid FLORIDA State 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 IIState 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 one 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 DisqualifiersA poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.Drug Use DisqualifiersPre-employment testing and ongoing compliance with the City of Bradenton Drug Free Workplace policy is required.Employment DisqualifiersApplicant will be disqualified if material information omitted or false oral or written information presented during consideration for employment.Financial DisqualifiersA poor credit history and financial background will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.Additional DisqualifiersTobacco 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.
