• be at least 18 years of age,
• have a high school diploma or GED,
• hold at least Florida certification as a State of Florida Firefighter through the Firefighter Minimum Standards Training,
• have passed a CPAT within the last year, and
• hold a valid EMT or Paramedic license with the state of Florida

In Palm Beach County, Palm Beach State College offers the 480 hour Minimum Standards Training. Additionally, all prospective students must pass the National Firefighter Selection Inventory-Test (NFSI), the basic scholastic (TABE TEST) and the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). A point system has been formulated to ensure processing of all applicants who desire to enter into one of the three EMS/Fire programs. For more information on Minimum Standards classes, call Palm Beach State College at 5618683900.

Coral Springs Fire Academy
2801 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
9543461774
www.coralspringfireacademy.org

Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
8667924772
www.irsc.edu

Firefighter certifications are administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards, Florida State Fire College in Ocala, Florida. For specific details, please visit their website or call (352) 369-2800.

In Palm Beach County, the CPAT is available through:

The 17 week EMT and the yearlong Paramedic program are offered through Palm Beach State College. Call 5618683773 for more information. Additional choices include:
 

For certification information contact the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Division of EMS in Tallahassee at (850) 245-4440.

Additional training and certifications, which are available locally, can improve your chances for a fire service career. Classes in a variety of subjects include pumper operator, extrication, rope rescue, hazardous materials, confined space rescue, the paramedic training program, a two year Associate's Science Degree in Fire Service or Emergency Medical Services.

Palm Beach County Employee Relations and Personnel Department, 5616166888, administers our hiring process. Normally, we only accept applications when a position is being advertised. Vacancies are determined by our staffing requirements and budget, and are advertised on the internet through the County's Job vacancy section.

No. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue does not accept applications on a daily basis. Specific date, time and location are posted and advertised in advance of any given process.

No.

For more information about salary and benefits, please click here.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has a volunteer fire division. To become a volunteer you must meet the following requirements:

• be at least 18 years of age,
• have a high school diploma or GED,
• recent physical examination,
• criminal background check, and
• driver history report.

For more information on volunteering, call (561) 498-3334, or visit www.Fire-Vols.org