Firefighter

The Position

Under close supervision of a company officer, is responsible for extinguishing fires, rescuing persons and property from danger, including water rescues, and performing salvage and related follow-up work. Incumbents are also required to perform lifesaving rescue techniques as part of other emergency operations. While emergency responses constitute the primary focus of a firefighter's responsibility, considerable time is spent in study, training, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and apparatus, and in cleaning and maintaining quarters. Duties involve an element of personal danger and incumbents must be capable of functioning as an integral part of a work unit in order to ensure the safe and efficient performance of duties. Work is performed in accordance with direct instructions and well-defined routines and under the immediate supervision of a ranking officer. Work is reviewed through written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Protects citizens during emergencies.
• Responds to emergencies with a fire company or rescue unit.
• Answers medical emergencies as part of an engine company, as an advanced life support unit or on a rescue unit as an advanced life support transport unit.
• Removes, extracts, and rescues persons from danger.
• Recognizes acute and chronic symptoms requiring care; administers life-saving rescue procedures to injured or afflicted persons.
• May work on a rescue crew and, in this capacity, may also be required to perform a leadership role on an ALS unit.
• Performs salvage operations including throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, removing debris, and placing smoke ejectors.
• Connects hose to hydrants and pumps; joins hose section and connects nozzles to hose; enters burning buildings with or without hose lines; operates nozzles and applies stream of water or fog on fires.
• Operates hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; raises and climbs ladders; ventilates burning buildings to remove smoke and gases.
• Makes daily inspections of apparatus and equipment and notifies supervisor of defects; performs cleaning and maintenance tasks in and about assigned station.
• Aids in the mitigation of other emergencies as directed by supervisor.
• Attends instruction sessions in firefighting methods; equipment operation, rescue procedures, hazardous materials mitigation, and related subjects; may conduct drills and classes in these and other areas.
• Mitigates chemical spills by recognizing hazardous material situations; makes identification of unknown substances through the use of specialized testing equipment; sets up decontamination procedures; assists state agencies in the removal/disposal of hazardous material.
• Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards.
• Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs. Provides educational information and lectures to community organizations and schools on other Fire and EMS related topics.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, requesting and expediting repairs, and verifying repairs.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Evaluates new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Provides information by completing reports.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying publications, and participating in scheduled drills.
• Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation when serving in a leadership role during emergency operations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements

2-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1: Apply with the City of Hollywood by Monday August 17, 2026 - 11:59 pm est. Step 2. Complete testing process with Public Safety Answers (PSA) by: Thursday August 20, 2026 - 8:00 pm est. CLICK HERE Candidate is responsible for all fees related to testing with Public Safety Answers MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. High School / GED equivalent.
3. Valid Class E Driver's License with proof of automobile insurance.
4. No use of tobacco products within one (1) year of application.

Preferred:

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Sciences or a closely related field

• State of Florida Certified Firefighter (required)
• State of Florida Certified EMT (required)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals - CPR/AED certification (required)
• State of Florida Certified Paramedic - (preferred - required for Paramedic applicants - at date of hire)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (required at date of hire for Paramedics)
• Must possess a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from the National Testing Network (must have been taken within 6 months of date of hire)
• Must possess an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) - Minimum 16 hours (required)
• Valid Class E Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background and driving record

• Proof of State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance (required)
• Proof of State of Florida Certified EMT (required)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support BLS) or American Red Cross Basic Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals - CPR/AED certification (required)
• Proof of State of Florida Certified Paramedic (preferred - at date of hire)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or American Red Cross Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification (required at date of hire for Paramedics)
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from the National Testing Network (required at date of hire and completed within 6 months of hire date)
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate (EVOC) - Minimum 16 hours (required)
• Valid Class E Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Non-Use of Tobacco Waiver (not required at time of application)
• Employment Inquiry and Consent Documents (not required at time of application)

IMPORTANT: Copies of the above listed required documents must be submitted with the employment application. Applicants may submit a confirmation of successful results from the respective agencies, while they await their official licenses/certifications.

• Knowledge of firefighting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and apparatus used in firefighting.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting skills and resume duties within a reasonable probationary period.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to keep simple records and prepares reports.
• Ability to perform water rescue.
• Skill in the use of firefighting tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

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