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Daytona Beach Fire Department
Daytona Beach, FL · Volusia County
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Department careers page ↗The Daytona Beach Fire Department serves the City of Daytona Beach on Florida's Atlantic coast, operating out of seven fire stations spread across the mainland and the beachside peninsula. It delivers both fire suppression and emergency medical services to the community.
The department is organized around several divisions: EMS, a Fire Safety Unit handling company safety surveys, post-fire assistance, juvenile firesetter intervention and Knox Box services, Fire Vehicle Fleet Maintenance, and a broad Special Operations group.
Special Operations reflects the varied hazards of a coastal tourist city, including a marine unit, a technical rescue team, bicycle medics, motor medics, tactical emergency medical service, and critical incident stress debriefing.
The department also runs public education and a Drug Abuse Response Team (DART) as part of its community outreach.
MissionThe Daytona Beach Fire Department protects life and properties through the unwavering commitment of service to all.
Applications are handled through the City of Daytona Beach's central Job Opportunities page (codb.us/1036/Job-Opportunities), where firefighter and firefighter/EMT-paramedic openings are posted. The department accepts both dual-certified applicants and single-certification candidates who are scheduled to graduate their certification program in the current semester.
Applicants must submit a completed Personal History Questionnaire and a Paramedic Requirement form as part of the process. Because the department runs EMS, newly hired members must obtain and maintain a paramedic certificate within a set time frame after being hired.
Requirements
- State of Florida Firefighter Certification (or scheduled to graduate this semester)
- State of Florida EMT or Paramedic Certification
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider (CPR) card
- Current ACLS card (Paramedics only)
- Current PALS card (Paramedics only)
- Valid Florida Class 'E' driver's license
- Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification, if applicable
- Completed Personal History Questionnaire
- Completed Paramedic Requirement form
- Ability to obtain and maintain a paramedic certificate within a specified time frame of employment
Hiring process
- Apply through the City of Daytona Beach Job Opportunities page
- Submit required state certifications (Fire and EMT/Paramedic)
- Complete and submit the Personal History Questionnaire
- Complete and submit the Paramedic Requirement form
Out-of-state certified applicants can challenge Florida exams through the Department of Financial Services (fire) or the Department of Health (EMS). Florida certification training is available through the Florida State Fire College, Daytona State College, Seminole State College, and First Coast Technical College.
What certifications do I need to apply as a firefighter?
Dual-certification applicants need a State of Florida Firefighter Certification plus a State of Florida EMT or Paramedic certification, a current BLS/CPR card, and a valid Florida Class 'E' driver's license. Paramedics also need current ACLS and PALS cards.
Can I apply if I'm not certified yet?
Yes. Single-certification applicants may apply with just one certification (Fire, EMT, or Paramedic) if they are scheduled to graduate their certification program during the current semester.
Do I have to be a paramedic to get hired?
The department runs EMS, and new hires must obtain and maintain a paramedic certificate within a specified time frame after securing employment.
How do I apply?
Applications go through the City of Daytona Beach's Job Opportunities page at codb.us/1036/Job-Opportunities. You must also submit a completed Personal History Questionnaire and Paramedic Requirement form.
I'm certified in another state. Can I still apply?
Yes. Out-of-state certified applicants can challenge Florida's exams through the Department of Financial Services for fire certification or the Department of Health for EMS certification.