Employment Opportunities

Job Requirements

The Daytona Beach Fire Department receives many inquiries on how to join our organization as a Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic. Below is some general information that will assist in answering most questions regarding employment:

Firefighter EMT

Must have a State of Florida Firefighter Certification
Must have a State of Florida EMT Certification
Possess a current BLS for Healthcare Provider card (CPR)
Provide a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license
Possess an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course certification (EVOC)

Firefighter Paramedic

Must have a State of Florida Firefighter certification
Must have a State of Florida Paramedic certification
Possess a current BLS for Healthcare Provider card (CPR)
Possess a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support card (ACLS)
Provide a valid State of Florida class "E" drivers license
Possess an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course certification (EVOC)

Certifications

For more information on obtaining a Florida Firefighter Certification, go to the Florida State Fire College website. For more information on obtaining a Florida EMT/Paramedic Certification, go to the Florida Bureau of EMS website.

Important Note

The Daytona Beach Fire Department does not recognize reciprocity, national certifications, nor do we accept certifications from other states.

Certifications in other States

If you are a certified firefighter from another state, please go to Florida Department of Financial Services for information regarding challenging the state exam. If you are an EMT or Paramedic from another state, please go to Florida Department of Health for information regarding challenging the state exam.

Current Job Openings

Click on the link below for all the current job openings: Employment Opportunities