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MARION COUNTY FIRE RESCUE 2631 SE 3RD STREET OCALA, FLORIDA 34471 (352)291-8000 http://www.marioncountyfl.org
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Updated: August 05, 2022
Position: Firefighter/Paramedic
Issue Date: 1 August 2022Closing Date: 22 Aug 2022
Starting Salary:
$16.68 per hour / $2.00 per hour transport stipend
$50,014 annually (Possible additional transport stipend: $5,997)
Eligibility: External Applicants
Marion County Fire Rescue will be conducting a hiring process for Firefighter/Paramedic; job posting on 1 Aug 2022, and will remain open until 22 Aug 2022. County applications will be accepted only during open job posting and must be submitted online by visiting the Marion County Human Resources website.
Firefighter/Paramedic – 24 hours on-duty / 48 hour off –duty (24/48), after orientation has been successfully completed. Starting salary is $50,014 annually. Possibility of additional stipend of $5,997 for being assigned to transport. ($56,011) Contractual raises: 3% raise on successful completion of probation. 6% competency matrix move based on time in grade.
Marion County Fire Rescue has implemented a career educational ladder which ensures upward financial movement associated with required education. More information upon request.
STEP #1: Applicants are required to have a valid NTN CPAT (only). These tests must be completed within a year (365 days) prior to the closing date on the job posting.
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Please direct all testing questions to National Testing Network Customer Support at 866-563-3882. Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted by Marion County Fire Rescue at a later time.
STEP #2: Applicants are required to apply for the Firefighter EMT (Probation) position on the Marion County
Human Resources website at: https://selfservice.marionfl.org/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
MCBCC – Contributed benefits; Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Florida Retirement, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Nine Paid Holidays, and Employee Assistance Program. MCBCC - Optional benefits; Deferred Compensation Program, Dental, Vision and 125 Flexible Spending Account.
Years of Service
Leave Earned
Leave earned per year
0-4.99 Years
5.18 Hours
134.68 Hours
5-9.99 Years
6.47 Hours
168.22 Hours
10 + Years
8.61 Hours
223.86 Hours
MCFR is the second largest fire rescue department north of Orlando and more than 726 employees strong with an almost $90 million budget and 25 career fire stations and 3 EMS stations. The department's full-time state certified firefighter/paramedics, firefighter/EMTs, EMTs and paramedics serve more than 350,000 citizens, cover 1,600 square miles and respond to an average of 300 emergencies a day. MCFR provides an array of services to include ALS/BLS and Critical Care Transport, Fire Suppression, Technical Rescue, and Hazmat.
On average, Marion County is about a two-hour drive from many of Florida's major cities, Gainesville is 40 minutes north and Orlando is 75 minutes to the south, while Daytona Beach is about 90 minutes to the east. Tampa is about 75 minutes to the southwest. Jacksonville is roughly a two-hour drive northeast.
Age: 18 Years of Age
US Citizen: Lawfully work in the U.S.
High School Grad/GED: High School diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Florida State Driver's License: Must Have a Valid Florida Driver License.
Ability to Read/Speak English: Must be able to read and speak the English Language. Vision: Vision requirements follow the guidelines as outlined in NFPA 1582.
Necessary Certifications:
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
FELONY/CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: A criminal history background investigation is conducted prior to hire, following Florida Statute 112.011 regarding felony convictions.
DRIVING: A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
DRUG USE: Marion County is a drug-free work place. A pre-employment drug screen is conducted prior to hire.
EMPLOYMENT: A poor employment history will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
TOBACCO USE: The applicant must have abstained from the use of tobacco products for twelve months prior to application and may not use tobacco products during employment.
Drew Rogers Division Chief, Support Services Marion County Fire Rescue Office: (352) 291-8000drew.rogers@marioncountyfl.org
Citizenship Required: Lawfully work in the U.S.
Valid FLORIDA Driver's License: Must Have a Valid Florida Driver License.
Ability to Read/Speak English: Must be able to read and speak the English Language.
Vision: Vision requirements follow the guidelines as outlined in NFPA 1582.
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS: State of Florida Minimum Standards Certificate of Compliance State of Florida Paramedic License Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for paramedics BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR) NTN CPAT (only) FireTEAM
SCHOOLING POST HIRING: Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC)
SPECIFIC DISQUALIFIERS/BEHAVIORS:: FELONY/CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: A criminal history background investigation is conducted prior to hire, following Florida Statute 112.011 regarding felony convictions. DRIVING:A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. DRUG USE:Marion County is a drug-free work place. A pre-employment drug screen is conducted prior to hire. EMPLOYMENT:A poor employment history will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. TOBACCO USE:The applicant must have abstained from the use of tobacco products for twelve months prior to application and may not use tobacco products during employment.
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Drew Rogers Division Chief, Support Services Marion County Fire Rescue Office: (352) 291-8075 Cell: (352) 512-4220 drew.rogers@marioncountyfl.org
