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Recruitment Information

General Information and Frequently Asked Questions

The information provided here is intended to assist career-minded individuals who would like to work in the fire service as an employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department. Choosing the fire service as a career can prove to be one of the most interesting and personally satisfying choices one can make. Such a choice, however, should not be made lightly. It should be the result of careful thought and deliberation. In our ever-changing, complex and technological world, firefighting is not just another job. It is an employment opportunity that offers a challenging, demanding, exciting and rewarding career for men and women.

Anthony Peavy, Recruitment Officer

If after reading these pages you have any further questions or comments, please contact Anthony Peavy at APeavy@fortlauderdale.gov or 954-828-6816.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions and Testimonials about working for the Fire-Rescue Department.

Recruitment Announcements

Watch here for notification of our next recruitment.

Mailing List

If you are interested in being placed on a mailing list for the next City of Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department testing process, please download the following file, print it out, and mail the completed form to the City of Fort Lauderdale Human Resources Division.

Prerequisites for Application

All applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have a high school diploma or possess a GED equivalent.
  • Possess a valid class “D” Florida driver’s license with emergency endorsement and have a driving record that meets the City of Fort Lauderdale’s requirements.
  • Have an EVOC (16-hour) certificate issued by a certified Florida agency.
  • Possess a current, valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate of Training issued by the state of Florida.
  • Possess and maintain a current valid emergency medical technician (EMT) license and AHA/BLS card or paramedic license and AHA/ACLS card. EMT and/or paramedic must be licensed to practice by the state of Florida.
  • Be a non-smoker/non-user of tobacco (in any form) for at least one year prior to application, remain smoke-free during employment/application process and agree not to smoke or use tobacco (in any form) on or off duty during the tenure of employment.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a Broward Countywide Physical Ability Card from Broward Fire Academy.

Disclaimer

All of the information contained in this recruitment overview is subject to change due to collective bargaining agreements, rules and regulations that govern the City of Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department and the Policy & Standards Manual of the City of Fort Lauderdale.

 

Letter from the Department

Dear Fire-Rescue Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career as a Fort Lauderdale firefighter. We are a diverse, vibrant and progressive department that includes 12 fire stations and more than 450 personnel who come from various cultural and educational backgrounds.

The future looks bright for our department as the needs of our community continue to change, expand and evolve. Through new ideas, technology, equipment and training, we are constantly changing to improve the high-quality level of service we provide to ensure the safety and well-being of the City of Fort Lauderdale's citizens and visitors.

The Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department is committed to finding a diverse group of men and women who are ready, willing and able to respond to the needs of the City. We are looking for firefighters who are qualified, motivated and dedicated to accepting the many challenges involved in serving the City of Fort Lauderdale and its surrounding communities.

As a Fort Lauderdale firefighter you will not only experience firefighting and emergency medical response, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of specialty areas such as hazardous materials, technical rescue, dive rescue and fire investigation and prevention.

We invite you to give serious consideration to becoming a Fort Lauderdale firefighter, where you will enjoy a demanding, rewarding and exciting career that will provide you with significant personal satisfaction through helping others.

Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department