Brevard County
Department: Fire Rescue
Department
Position Type:Permanent
Full Time/Part Time:Full Time
CLOSE DATE : 01/18/2026
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
salary is $53,498.35 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Additional monetary incentives may apply. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs experienced protective service work controlling, extinguishing, and preventing fires and performing Basic Life Support at emergency scenes. ***All applicants must not have been users of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their application for employment as a firefighter with Brevard County Fire Rescue, and shall be required, as an absolute condition of continued employment, to refrain from smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use of any type of tobacco products of any kind (including smoking cessation products), at all times, whether on or off duty.*** In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
REQUIREMENTS : Must possess
on thedate of written testing
,a valid CPR card from an approved provider
PLUS
a valid State of Florida EMT Certification and both must be maintained during the term of employment.Applicants must possess
on thedate of written testing
a Florida State Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance or Letter of Completion from the State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. ***
Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be presented at thetime of written test administration.
*** Applicants will be required to take and pass a written fire and medical exam.
Physical Abilities Test :
Applicants shall have the option to submit either a valid National Testing Network Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) that has been successfully completed within one year of the date of the written exam
or
applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Brevard Physical Abilities Test (BPAT). The BPAT is offered at no cost to the candidate. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute, Chapter 295, must submit their applicable DD-214, valid military certification, and/ or military discharge papers to Human Resources
by the date of written testing
. Veteran's Preference points will be added to a passing written test score. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County or another agency. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a physical examination, in accordance with the most current NFPA 1582 guidelines and be found Fit for Duty under those guidelines.***Information regarding the written test date, time, and location will be emailed to qualified applicants two (2) weeks prior to testing dates, which are currently scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, and Saturday, January 31, 2026. *** The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Monday, March 30, 2026.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT:50 lbs. or more
CARRY:50 lbs. or more
PUSH:50 lbs. or more
PULL:50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND:5 - 8 hours
WALK:5 - 8 hours
SIT:5 - 8 hours
DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation
(ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
Department
Position Type:Permanent
Full Time/Part Time:Full Time
CLOSE DATE : 01/18/2026
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
salary is $53,498.35 annually, which includes F.L.S.A. Additional monetary incentives may apply. Typically shift work: 24 hours on/48 hours off. Performs experienced protective service work controlling, extinguishing, and preventing fires and performing Basic Life Support at emergency scenes. ***All applicants must not have been users of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding their application for employment as a firefighter with Brevard County Fire Rescue, and shall be required, as an absolute condition of continued employment, to refrain from smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or use of any type of tobacco products of any kind (including smoking cessation products), at all times, whether on or off duty.*** In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
REQUIREMENTS : Must possess
on thedate of written testing
,a valid CPR card from an approved provider
PLUS
a valid State of Florida EMT Certification and both must be maintained during the term of employment.Applicants must possess
on thedate of written testing
a Florida State Fire Fighter Certificate of Compliance or Letter of Completion from the State of Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. ***
Copies of all required certifications and licenses must be presented at thetime of written test administration.
*** Applicants will be required to take and pass a written fire and medical exam.
Physical Abilities Test :
Applicants shall have the option to submit either a valid National Testing Network Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) that has been successfully completed within one year of the date of the written exam
or
applicants will be required to perform and successfully complete the Brevard Physical Abilities Test (BPAT). The BPAT is offered at no cost to the candidate. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, with an honorable discharge, entitled to Veteran's Preference under Florida Statute, Chapter 295, must submit their applicable DD-214, valid military certification, and/ or military discharge papers to Human Resources
by the date of written testing
. Veteran's Preference points will be added to a passing written test score. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a criminal, driver's license, and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County or another agency. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must be able to successfully complete a physical examination, in accordance with the most current NFPA 1582 guidelines and be found Fit for Duty under those guidelines.***Information regarding the written test date, time, and location will be emailed to qualified applicants two (2) weeks prior to testing dates, which are currently scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, and Saturday, January 31, 2026. *** The tentative hiring date for candidates who successfully complete all required pre-employment testing for this hiring process is Monday, March 30, 2026.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT:50 lbs. or more
CARRY:50 lbs. or more
PUSH:50 lbs. or more
PULL:50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND:5 - 8 hours
WALK:5 - 8 hours
SIT:5 - 8 hours
DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation
(ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have:
Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A