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The City of Fort Lauderdale Paramedics/Firefighters are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property by responding to emergencies and through the performance of firefighting/rescue tasks and providing emergency medical care. Work often requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme physical exertion, heat, noxious smoke, zero visibility and mental concentration.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the IAFF.

There are two steps in the application process:

1. Complete the candidate assessment through Public Safety Answers by no later than 5:00PM on Friday, August 24, 2026.

• Visit the following link to access the candidate assessment: https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/fortlauderdale
• The assessment fee is $50. Financial hardship requests can be sent to khaynes@fortlauderdale.gov.
• The candidate assessment is a timed self-administered psychometric assessment. (15-45 minute) It measures reasoning and problem-solving skills, plus 25 traits, or dimensions of personality, intended to measure an individual's characteristics for the purpose of determining the best fit for employment.

1. Copy of high school diploma or GED
2. A current driving history record
   • Provide a copy of your complete driving history record issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or Clerk of Courts for each State you held a driver's license (must be within the last 90 days of application).
   • Also list in item #26 of the PJQ, all traffic citations received, include dates, offense, issuing agency, and disposition of case. List tickets even if they do not appear on our driving record or you attended traffic school, and no points are listed on your driving record.
3. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card from national testing network
   • CPAT results are valid for one (1) year, therefore, you may be required to renew your CPAT prior to your start date.
   • For more information, visit the National Testing Network - CPAT
4. Swim card from Broward College
   • For more information, visit the Broward College Testing Center
5. State Of Florida Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training for Firefighters
   • If an applicant is not employed by a Fire Department, proof of renewal from the state of Florida must be included if certification is older than 4 years.
6. State of Florida Paramedic License
7. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certificate (EVOC) - Minimum 16-Hour Course
8. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR & AED Card or BLS for healthcare provider card by the American Red Cross - CPR & AED
9. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Card
10. Pre-job Offer Questionnaire
    • This document must be completed by the applicant, NOTARIZED and submitted with the online application. It may be typed or handwritten neatly and legibly and scanned as one document (File Size 5MB or smaller).
11. Fire Rescue Tobacco Waiver
    • DOCUMENT MUST BE NOTARIZED
12. Fire Rescue Waiver of Confidential Records
    • DOCUMENT MUST BE NOTARIZED
13. To claim Veterans' Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
14. If ever arrested, copies of Police Report(s) and Court Disposition(s) must be attached to the application

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT THROUGH PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERS BY THE DEADLINE AND YOU MUST ATTACH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED ABOVE WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION PRIOR TO THE POSTING CLOSING DATE.

The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.

Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.