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PINELLAS SUNCOAST FIRE & RESCUE
304 1ST STREET
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FLORIDA 33785
(727)595-1117
http://psfrd.org/

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Updated: October 25, 2018

Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic

Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District is building an ongoing eligibility list for Firefighter/Paramedic.

Salary Information: $43,560 - $64,357 annually for Paramedic

Benefit Information:

Health Insurance: PSFRD pays 75%; employee pays 25%.
Dental & Vision Insurance
AFLAC
Retirement: Florida Retirement System (FRS)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Sick Leave: Up to 144 hours annually
Paid Vacation Leave: Up to 144 hours annually the first two years, with regular increases thereafter
Employee Assistance Program
Incentives per Collective Bargaining Agreement
$25,000 Life Insurance coverage
$25,000 Accidental D&D coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Annual physical examinations

Department Overview: The Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District is an Independent Special Fire District located on the west side of Pinellas County, headquartered in Indian Rocks Beach. PSFRD provides fire suppression and advanced life support out of three (3) fire stations in a 13 square mile area. PSFRD serves Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, and the unincorporated Oakhurst area of the mainland. PSFRD firefighters work a 24/48 shift schedule with a relief day every seventh shift.

Area Information: Indian Rocks Beach, Pinellas County, FL

Population: 27,800 full-time residents with a much higher seasonal population

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: Compliant with NFPA 1582 medical/physical standards.

Necessary Certifications: Paramedics:

State of Florida Certified Firefighter
State of Florida Certified Paramedic
CPR Card
PHTLS/ITLS
ACLS Card

Hiring Process:

Review of test findings and applicants
Panel interview
Chief’s interview
Background investigation
Post-employment offer medical exam

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Conviction or no contest plea to any felony.

Driving Disqualifiers: Three (3) moving violations within the past 24 months.

Additional Disqualifiers: Deception or omission of information throughout the process.

Overview of Position: Full-time firefighter and medical practitioner whose responsibilities include basic life support or advanced life support (as appropriate), working as a member of a team in search and rescue operations at the scene of a fire, and working as a member of a combat team in the prevention of fire damage and protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires.

Please see department website for full job descriptions.

Other Requirements:

Must qualify under the Pinellas County Medical Director to operate as either a Paramedic or EMT in Pinellas County.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
Must be tobacco-free.

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