Fire Department · Career
Plant City Fire Rescue
Plant City, FL · Hillsborough County
Plant City Fire Rescue seeks a Fire Inspector with a $28-$45 hourly salary. Requires Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification and valid driver’s license.
Plant City Fire Rescue offers a Fire Marshal position with an annual salary of $112,611–$183,581. Requires a bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications.
Plant City Fire Rescue (PCFR) protects the City of Plant City in eastern Hillsborough County, Florida, delivering emergency response, fire prevention, public education, and community risk reduction. The department is recognized as a NIOSH Gold Helmet department for its commitment to firefighter health and safety.
PCFR provides ambulance service and handles ambulance billing directly, reflecting an EMS-transport role alongside its fire suppression mission. In December 2025 the department's ISO Public Protection Classification improved from Class 4 to Class 3/3X, a measure of its fire protection capability.
Under Fire Chief David L. Dittman, the department emphasizes investing in personnel, embracing innovation, and maintaining high standards of emergency response while preparing for the community's future growth.
MissionTo ensure the community's safety through partnerships, prevention, education, and professionalism.
Plant City Fire Rescue recruits firefighters, paramedics, and support staff through the City's NeoGov/GovernmentJobs portal. Prospective applicants review current openings and submit applications online at the department's dedicated careers page.
Because the department is part of the City of Plant City, applications and benefits are administered through the City's Human Resources and Risk Management division.
How do I apply to Plant City Fire Rescue?
Positions for firefighters, paramedics, and support staff are posted through the City's GovernmentJobs (NeoGov) portal. Review openings and apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/plantcitygov/plantcityfire.
What positions does the department hire for?
The department recruits firefighters, paramedics, and essential support staff dedicated to emergency response and community safety.
Does Plant City Fire Rescue provide EMS?
Yes. The department provides ambulance service and handles ambulance billing, indicating an EMS/transport role alongside fire suppression.
What is the department's ISO rating?
In December 2025 the department's ISO Public Protection Classification improved from Class 4 to Class 3/3X.
Who leads the department?
Plant City Fire Rescue is led by Fire Chief David L. Dittman.