Firefighter Application

Application Closing Date: February 10, 2023

Any questions, please contact Donnie Laubheimer, Director of Human Resources at (239) 433-0080 or dlaubheimer@southtrailfire.org

You will need to include the following material with your completed application:

Firefighter Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• State of Florida Firefighter II, Certificate of Compliance.
• Florida EMT Certification/License (must attain medical privileges with the District’s Medical Director within 90 days of appointment).
• Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) attained within one year prior of application for employment. 
• American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.
• Must pass the District’s hiring process (Interview, Background Check, Medical Physical Exam, Psychological Exam, Pre-Employment Drug Testing). 
• Must hold a valid Florida Driver License, within thirty (30) days of appointment, that allows for operation of District  vehicles; Incumbent must be insurable by District’s automobile insurance carrier.
• Must maintain the minimum requirements of the State of Florida, as specified in F.S. 633.
• Must be a non-user of tobacco, or tobacco-like products, in accordance with Florida law and District policy. 
• Must successfully complete District’s Recruit Orientation Program.

Note: It is required that all credentials minimally required to hold the described position remain valid and current, in accordance with the authority issuing the credential, to remain in said position.     

Preferred:

• Florida Paramedic Certification/License.