Position- Firefighter EMT/ Paramedic

Applications- must be received by 3/20/2026 at 5:00pm

Testing- will be the week of 3/30/2026

Job Summary

Captiva Island Fire Control District (CIFCD) is an all-hazards, ALS Non-Transport response fire district. Our District operates out of 1 station with a variety of response apparatus serving the residents and visitors of Captiva Island. CIFCD is made up of motivated and professional individuals who are team-oriented, physically fit, self-motivated, and who possess good moral character. Apply to be a part of our family where we provide high quality services to one of the top beaches in the country!

Firefighter/Paramedics/ EMT’s are tasked with the responsibility of life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation through fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation and emergency medical services. Firefighter/Paramedics/ EMT’s are also trained to perform certain medical procedures and provide pre-hospital care in preparation for getting a patient to the next point of care. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. Work is performed under regular supervision and reports to a Fire Lieutenant, Deputy Chief or Fire Chief.

Minimum Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications

• Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age at time of appointment
• Certifications:
  • Florida Fire II Certification (unless single cert EMT/Paramedic with transport experience)
  • Florida Paramedic or EMT License
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals
  • 16-hour Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).  The employee is responsible for the ability to drive all vehicles.

• Valid Florida Driver License
• NO tobacco use within 12 months; and adherence to abstinence on/off duty during career (attested to by notarized affidavit at time of hire).

Essential Job Functions 

This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Performs emergency rescue operations in preserving life and property including, but not limited to, responding to 911 calls as part of team/unit; extricating persons from entrapments; stabilizing victims for transport; administering basic and advanced cardio life support; administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); assessing extent of illness/injury and determining appropriate medical protocol(s); notifying dispatch of patient condition); and managing time constraints and environmental conditions in expediting victim transports.
• Prepares patients for transport; moves patients from where found into ambulance and transports to hospital.
• Responds as part of a unit/team to emergency scenes, natural disasters or other critical incidents including, but not limited to, hazardous materials spills, hurricanes, and vehicle accidents, building collapses, weapons of mass destruction, civil disturbances, explosions, water incidents, and aircraft crashes.
• Conducts telemetry recognition and evaluation of EKG strips; evaluates patient's vital signs and status; recognizes color coded pills and illegal drugs and narcotics.
• Carries out doctor's orders regarding administration of drugs and administers other related pertinent treatment.
• Lays, connects and places hose lines in operation. Raises and climbs ladders. Enters buildings and other hazardous areas. Uses extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, axes and other hand and power tools. Ventilates buildings, throws salvage covers and removes debris.
• May drive apparatus to the scene; operates fire department pumps, including making all needed connections.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspection of station and equipment.
• Attends and participates in training drills.
• Assists with building inspections and public education assignments.
• Any general duties that the direct supervisor may need completed in relation to the Fire Department.
• Functions as a Paramedic as directed by Medical Director approved medical protocols.
• Abides by all laws and regulations regarding storage and handling medications and generating reports.
• Participates in training and mentoring new employees as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls and non-emergent calls as dispatched.
• Performs necessary rescue work in accordance with established protocols for Basic Life Support.
• Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in fire/medical technical work and in apparatus service and operation.
• Studies street and road patterns and networks of the surrounding islands in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements.
• Regular and prompt job attendance.
• Performs other duties as necessary and required.

Required Skills

• Skills in diagnosing a victim’s condition and applying appropriate emergency medical care.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to safely drive agency apparatus under emergency conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the general public.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Physical Requirements

• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (150+ pounds), such as in the event of rescuing or transporting a victim/patient in the performance of rescue operations.
• When performing fire services and/or rescue operations, tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to occupational health hazards including, but not limited to, fire, extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, fumes, gases, odors, erratic or unpredictable human behavior, weapons, and explosives.
• Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life and property.
• Personal protection equipment applies in the preservation of life and property, as does special equipment including, but not limited to, various types self-contained breathing apparatus equipment (SCBA) and safety gear.

Benefits

•  Starting Pay for Firefighter/EMT is $64,438 (including holiday and FLSA)
• Paramedic (credentialed) incentive $10,285
• Educational incentives up to $5,382 annually
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Educational reimbursement
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• 115 Trust Retiree Healthcare Funding Plan
• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision
• 48/96 shift schedule
• Paid time off (sick 144 hrs and vacation 144-384 hrs)
• Annual Physicals

Testing Process

• Physical Agility Test
• Written test- based on position applying for
• Swim Test
• Oral Interviews

The application process will be done completely through our website and any items requested can be attached through the site.