Fire Department · Career
Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue
Pembroke Pines, FL · Broward County
No active openings right now
Watch this department to be notified when Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue is hiring, or check their careers page.
Department careers page ↗Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue traces its roots to 1953, when Charles Frey organized the West Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department to protect what was then an unincorporated area of Broward County. The Village of Pembroke Pines incorporated in 1960, and the department transitioned from volunteer to full-time professional staffing in the early 1970s, hiring its first three career firefighters in 1973. Over the following decades the department expanded rapidly alongside the city's growth, adding stations, acquiring its first ladder truck in 1981, and converting all frontline units to Advanced Life Support capability by the mid-2000s.
Today the department operates six fire stations plus a dedicated training facility, staffed by 198 combat personnel providing fire suppression, fire prevention and inspections, plan review, fire investigation, public education, disaster management, technical and water rescue, and emergency medical transport across the city. The department has held a Class 1 ISO Public Protection Classification, a rating achieved by only a small percentage of departments nationwide, and since 2014 has served as the South Region Public Safety Answering Point for Broward County. Fire Chief Marcelino Rodriguez has led the department since 2022.
MissionThe Pembroke Pines Fire Department is dedicated to the preservation of life, property, and the environment.
Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue hires throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Priority is given to certified paramedics. Candidates apply and test through the National Testing Network rather than contacting the Fire Department or city Human Resources directly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Florida Driver's License (Class E)
- State of Florida Minimum Standards Course Firefighter I/II Certification
- Florida EMT or Paramedic Certificate
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate (EVOC)
Hiring process
- Register and test through the National Testing Network (FireTEAM Exam, CPAT, PSSA)
- Oral interview
- Application submitted at end of oral interview process
- Background investigation
- Polygraph examination
- Medical examination
Benefits
Medical insurance starting around $40 per pay period for individual coverage, dental and vision coverage, a pension plan with 10-year vesting eligible at age 50 (30% benefit) plus a DROP option, paid holidays and vacation, unused sick time payout, longevity pay of 2-5% based on years of service, education incentive pay of $1,560-$2,080 annually, and an affordable/workforce housing benefit of $1,145-$1,528 per month.
Are there current job opportunities with the Pembroke Pines Fire Department?
The department hires throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Applicants must register through the National Testing Network to access Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department positions.
How long does the hiring process take?
The hiring process takes approximately 90 days and includes an oral interview, application review, background check, polygraph test, and medical examination.
When do I get an application?
Applications are provided at the end of the oral interview process.
Can I contact the Fire Department or HR directly about openings?
No. Candidates should not contact the Fire Rescue Department or Human Resources directly; current openings are posted on the city's Human Resources Department webpage.