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Notice to Candidate: This position is on a 48-hour shift schedule.

AN INVITATION TO SERVE: FIREFIGHTER EMT

This isn't just another Firefighter EMT position. This is a call for professionals who want to build a department from the ground up. The Town of Jupiter is starting from a "blank slate," and our founding members will be the architects of our reputation for excellence. We are seeking "highly skilled and dedicated firefighters whose culture is one of service to the community first."

You will be a founding member of our department, setting the standard of excellence in both fire suppression and emergency medical services for all who follow. We are looking for professionals who are excited to create, mentor, and build a department that the "community loves" and our "team members love."

WHO YOU ARE: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

•A Servant Leader: You are the living example of our "culture of service to the community first." You are a "highly skilled and dedicated firefighter" who demonstrates commitment through your actions, readiness, and unwavering support for your crew and the citizens you serve.
•An All-Hazards Professional: You are a multi-role expert, seamlessly providing "exceptional fire, EMS, technical rescue, hazardous material response, and marine/water rescue." You are a skilled firefighter who "responds to fire alarms," "locates and rescues victims," and "performs forcible entry, ventilation, and searches" with precision.
•A Dedicated Medical Professional: You are a critical part of the patient care team. You "administer patient care at the EMT skill level" and provide essential support to the advanced life support care delivered by our paramedics, ensuring our team provides "exceptional" EMS on every call.
•A Builder with Integrity: You embody our core values of "integrity, initiative, innovation, and self-improvement." You possess the "initiative" this "blank slate" opportunity demands, taking pride in "maintaining fire-rescue equipment" and committing to "self-improvement" through active training.
•A Community Partner: You are a dedicated public servant who "conducts public education programs," engages in "community risk and reduction services," and understands the vital role our department plays in the health and safety of Jupiter's residents.




PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
This position is responsible for fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue, public education, and basic life support emergency medical services. The Firefighter/EMT will drive and operate emergency vehicles, use appropriate safety equipment under extremely hazardous conditions—including high heat, toxic gases, explosive chemicals, radioactive materials, and infectious diseases—and perform station and vehicle maintenance. Additional duties include conducting equipment and supply inventories, completing forms and reports, and entering data into computer systems. This position also requires maintaining the physical condition and skills necessary to maintain required certifications in fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical response techniques for the duration of employment. This role is expected to complete all required continuing education in order to have all certifications remain active and in good standing. The Firefighter/EMT is required to work mandatory overtime and may be called back to duty in the event of a major emergency.

The following duties are normal for this position but should not be considered exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responds to fire alarms, initiates hose evolutions, secures water sources, and operates hose lines or master stream devices.
Locates and rescues victims in various emergency scenarios, including but not limited to burning buildings, waterways, and vehicular accidents.

Administers basic emergency care within the scope of their certification, evaluates patient status, formulates diagnoses, and implements treatment plans.

Completes medical equipment check-outs, inventories, and replenishments for both Fire and EMS apparatus.
Administers patient care within the scope of practice for the EMT skill level according to Florida State Statutes and department protocols.

Completes all documentation timely and completely, may review for quality assurance purposes.

Performs forcible entry, ventilation, and searches for hidden fires. Conducts salvage and overhaul to protect property from further damage. Participates in training sessions and post-emergency critiques.

Responds to hazardous material incidents and mitigates hazardous situations.

Inspects premises for fire hazards and code violations, conducts fire prevention patrols, and tests fire safety systems. Maintains fire-rescue equipment, apparatus, and facilities, performing minor repairs and cleaning.
Conducts public education programs on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.

Participates in on-the-scene fighting of fires, ensuring adherence to department protocols and safety standards during active fire operations.

Actively engages in fire prevention activities, including fire hazard identification, public education, and risk reduction strategies.
Provides firefighter training, ensuring that all personnel receive up-to-date instruction in firefighting techniques, safety practices, and department protocols.

Maintains certification and complies with requirements outlined in s. 633.408.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as a member of various Town of Jupiter employee committees, as assigned. Represents the Town of Jupiter at meetings, when requested.
Performs other related duties as required.

Represents both the Town of Jupiter and the Jupiter Fire and Rescue Department with integrity and demonstrates through actions a dedication to the Core Values of both.

High School diploma or equivalent

Must possess a State of Florida Firefighter II certification in accordance with Florida Statute, Chapter 633 or currently enrolled. Must be state certified before June 1, 2026.

Must possess a State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification meeting all training requirements set forth by Florida Administrative Code 64J-1.020 or currently enrolled. Must be state certified before June 1, 2026.

Current American Heart Association (or equivalent) CPR certification.

A valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized, and the ability to obtain the State of Florida license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment is required.

The Drivers License in Good Standing must also meet the following Town of Jupiter standards and requirements:
•No more than 5 points accumulated on a license within the preceding 36 months
•No Suspensions or revocations in the 36 months preceding employment (Including administrative suspensions or failure to pay fines etc.
•No Reckless Driving Convictions within 36 months preceding employment
•No DUI / DWI Conviction in the 5 years preceding employment,

Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, perjury or giving a false statement.

Must not have a history of being terminated or involuntarily fired from an employer for dishonestly, untruthfulness or theft.

A personal and professional background that is free of conduct that would compromise the public trust.

Must not be on the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List.

Must meet all standards to successfully pass the comprehensive background check.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated prior experience which denotes a Service to Others commitment. Examples include but are not limited to: prior military experience, prior experience in local government, ambulance service or other first responder capacities. Prior volunteer experience like disaster relief, community services, fire explorer/cadet program, or humanitarian aid also qualifies.

Training and experience in other categories of professional development are desired. Those can include disciplines within the fire service like fire investigation, risk reduction, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire apparatus operation, marine/water rescue etc. Other experience in teaching or instructing, leadership development and supervisory best practices are also desired.

A 3.0 (B) or higher grade in both the Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter Minimum Standards course.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must have correct color vision and depth perception as noted in NFPA 1582. Must be able to lift and carry articles weighing up to 75 lbs. and push articles weighing up to 150 lbs. Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety harness, respirator, safety shoes/boots, coveralls, gloves, bunker gear, and face shield. Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to electricity, heights of up to 100 ft., noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, vibration, radiation, dust, vapors, fumes, toxic metals, sensitizers, poisons, animals/insects, mist, gases, smoke, irritants, asphyxiates, and blood borne pathogens.


PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties, which are often characterized by frequent change.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application; evaluation of education, training, and experience; oral interview; background and reference screening; job related tests as deemed necessary. The Town of Jupiter is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Consideration for this position requires a credit and background check.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.