CHFR is currently accepting applications!

The following documents are required for submission:

• Completed Application
• FF Certification (State of Florida)
• EMT or Paramedic Certification  (State of Florida)
• DD 214 (Veteran Preference only)

You may send the required documents to the following contact:

Deputy Chief Joseph Falcone

(941) 737-4745

jfalcone@chfr.org

or US Mail at:

CEDAR HAMMOCK FIRE RESCUE

Attn: Hiring
5200 26TH ST W
BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34207

**PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW AND FILL OUT THE DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION**

Closing Date November 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Classification: 

Firefighter/EMT

Firefighter/Paramedic

Salary:  $ 58,931.70

Benefits:  See Flyer

District Information:  Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue is an Independent Special Fire Control District servicing the unincorporated areas located in the Southwest portion of Manatee County.  The district provides fire rescue services from 4 fully staffed fire stations located within a 27 square mile area responding to an average of 9,000 calls per year.

Population:  >70,000

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes or GED from a recognized issuing agency

Valid FLORIDA State Driver's License: Yes Class "E"

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: As required in NFPA 1582

Academy Certification:
Certified State of Florida Firefighter
Certified State of Florida EMT or Paramedic

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors:
Felony/Criminal Disqualifiers
No record of a conviction of a felony or a conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
Driving Disqualifiers
A poor driving record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Drug Use Disqualifiers
Pre-employment testing required.
Employment Disqualifiers
A poor employment record will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Failure of any of the following pre-employment tests:

·       Driving records check

·       Physical examination, including drug screening

·       Background check

Financial Disqualifiers
A poor credit history and financial background will classify a candidate as undesirable; however, it will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
Additional Disqualifiers
Tobacco Use:
The applicant must be a non user of tobacco products for at least one year prior to date of application and throughout their employment with this department. 
Types, Locations, and Number of Tattoos/Decals:
Perspective members shall be evaluated by the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, and may be used as a disqualifier for potential employment or appointment as a member At no time shall a perspective member be employed or appointed if said person has visible tattoos/decals that are offensive, in excess, vulgar, or otherwise deemed detrimental to the professional appearance and positive public image of members. No perspective member shall have tattoos/decals of any type that are visible about the neck, head, and/or face.

Additional Information:
Veteran’s Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes. To claim Veteran’s Preference, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted at time of application. 
Selected applicants will be interviewed. The hiring process will include background investigation, driver’s license check, pre-employment physical and practical firefighter job skills assessment.