Fire Department · Combination
DeSoto County Fire and Rescue
Arcadia, FL · DeSoto County
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗DeSoto County Fire Rescue is the public-safety agency serving DeSoto County, a rural county in south-central Florida whose seat is the small city of Arcadia. The department operates as a combined fire and emergency medical service, covering fire suppression, prevention, EMS, rescue, and incident mitigation across the county.
Operations run out of three fire stations spread across the county, with the main administrative office at 122 N Hillsborough Avenue in Arcadia. A dedicated Fire Prevention Division and community programs such as the Vial of Life round out its public-safety work.
As a smaller county agency, the department uses a firefighter-paramedic staffing model, reflecting the combined fire and EMS mission described on its own site.
DeSoto County hires firefighter-paramedics through the county's central employment portal, which is powered by GovernmentJobs (NEOGOV). Candidates create an account, apply online, and can set up email alerts for fire and rescue openings as vacancies occur.
At the time of writing no fire positions were posted, so interested candidates should watch the county careers portal and apply when a firefighter-paramedic vacancy opens. Applications may be rejected if incomplete, so all education and experience details should be entered thoroughly.
Hiring process
- Create an account on the county's GovernmentJobs (NEOGOV) careers portal
- Complete the online application, entering all education and experience details
- Submit the application (incomplete applications may be rejected)
How do I apply to become a firefighter with DeSoto County?
The county recruits firefighter-paramedics through its central careers portal (powered by GovernmentJobs / NEOGOV). Create an account, complete the online application, and submit it. You can also set up email alerts for fire and rescue postings.
Are there firefighter openings right now?
At the time this profile was compiled, no fire or rescue positions were listed on the county careers portal. Government positions are posted as vacancies occur, so check back regularly or set up a job alert.
What kind of firefighter does DeSoto County hire?
The department follows a firefighter-paramedic model, reflecting its combined mission of fire suppression, prevention education, emergency medical services, rescue, and incident mitigation.
How many fire stations does the department have?
DeSoto County Fire Rescue operates three stations, all in the Arcadia area: Station 1 at 25 W Cypress Street, Station 2 at 8789 SW County Road 761, and Station 3 at 8120 SW Highway 72.
Who do I contact about the department?
The department's public-safety office is at 122 N Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL, and can be reached at 863-993-4842.