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Job Description
Salary Range
$23.83-$30.79
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
02-13-2025
Job Summary
This job is located in the Field Operations Division of the Orlando Fire Department (OFD) and is under the general supervision of the Company Commander. Firefighters will perform individually and/or as members of a firefighting team and will participate in fire suppression activities, including firefighting, rescue, first aid, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, overhaul, and inspection practices. Firefighters will attend classroom and drill ground training sessions on a regular basis to continuously update their knowledge and skills required for effective work performance. Decisions are made with the guidance of a supervisor and on an individual level and have a direct effect on life and property. General job functions include (1) Firefighting Emergency, (2) Firefighting - Non-Emergency, (3) Emergency Medical Services, and (4) Work-Related Activities. Certified divers will participate in underwater search and rescue.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Orlando
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