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About The Fire Department

Employment Information

Winter Haven Fire Department is Now Hiring

Climb the Ladder to Success

If you are a team player, want to make a difference, and strive to help others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary with a robust Annual Step for Performance Step Pay Plan
  • 13 Kelley Days Annually
  • 120 Hours of Vacation Leave per year
  • 12 Hours of sick leave per month
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Co-sponsored medical, dental & life insurance plan
  • Premium Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a 3.8% multiplier and optional 5-year drop.
  • Paramedic and TRT Incentives
  • Incentive raises for Driver Engineer and Fire Officer completion

Basic Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • State of Florida Firefighter II Certification in accordance with NFPA 1001 and Florida Statute 633.34
  • State of Florida or National Registry EMT certified
  • 16 hour Emergency Vehicles Operator Course (EVOC)
  • Completed National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800

Click below to download the application.  Any questions call Human Resources Office at (863) 291-5650 or the Fire Department at (863) 291-5677.

City of Winter Haven Firefighter Application