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WHEN AND HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER?
The City generally recruits for Firefighter for a brief period every
two years and applications are only accepted
during this recruiting period.
To find out if applications are currently being
accepted, or to be notified of the next
recruitment period, please call the City of
Miami Employment Office at (305) 416-2170.
JOB DUTIES:
Provide rapid response to fire alarms, emergency
medical alarms, hazardous materials incidents,
and other emergency situations. May be required
to accurately gather and evaluate patient
assessment information, formulate a working
diagnosis and/or treatment plan, prioritize and
implement necessary treatment per medical
protocol and/or physician direction via radio.
Perform general maintenance work towards the
upkeep of the Department’s property, apparatus
and other equipment. Firefighters may work
24-hour shifts on a rotating basis, including
nights, weekends and holidays. Work schedules
are assigned by the Fire Chief based on
department need and may include work hours that
vary from time to time.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
RESIDENCY: Must reside within the
corporate limits of Miami-Dade County at the
time of application, and up to the time of hire
(unless currently a City employee).
AGE: Must be at least 18 years of age at
the time of application.
EDUCATION: Applicant must be a high
school graduate or have a GED equivalency at the
time of application.
DRIVER’S LICENSE:
Applicants
must submit a valid Florida Driver’s License
(Class E or higher) at time of application.
Additionally, a person hired must maintain a
Class E without any restrictions on performance
throughout employment.
CERTIFICATION: Must be a
current State of Florida Certified Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT).
TOBACCO USE: Must be a non-user of
tobacco products for at least one year
immediately preceding application, as evidenced
by sworn affidavit. [(Florida Statute 633.34(6)]
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough
background investigation will be conducted on
those applicants considered for employment. This
investigation includes criminal history, driving
record, employment history, education
verification, and residence verification of the
applicant. Applicants must possess “good moral
character” as determined under procedures
established by the Division of the State Fire
Marshal, Florida Department of Insurance.
EXAMINATIONS:
Candidates are required to pass both the written
examination and the Physical Ability Test (PAT)
administered by the City of Miami. More specific
information on these tests will be supplied at
time of application. Additional points may be
awarded to the written exam score with proof of
the following:
Veteran
Status
Florida Firefighter Certification
Paramedic Certification
ORAL INTERVIEW: An ethnic/racial and
gender balanced panel will interview Firefighter
candidates that are selected.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Candidates for
employment are subject to drug screening
examinations. After a candidate receives a
conditional offer of employment, he/she must
pass a comprehensive medical exam administered
by a City designated physician.
BENEFITS:
The Miami Fire Department offers a generous
benefit package to its Firefighters that
include:
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