Firefighter Job Opportunity

The Fort Myers Shores Fire Protection & Rescue Service District (District) provides a variety of services to include a myriad of fire suppression activities, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Basic Life Support (BLS) non-transport, technical rescue, hazardous materials incident response, marine/waterborne operations, community relations and a variety of other emergency and non-emergency services. The District covers approximately 16 square miles out of one station with a second station currently under construction. With an annual call volume of approximately 2,300 calls per year, we are one of the fastest growing areas in Lee County. We currently have openings for up to 3 Firefighters and we are looking for committed, motivated and quality applicants to join us in serving our community.

Minimum position prerequisites:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Florida State Certified Firefighter 2
• Florida State Certified EMT or Paramedic
• S130
• S190
• Valid Florida Driver’s License

Applicants are subject to background checks and drug testing.

Interested individuals will be required to turn in a completed application, resumé and copies of certificates evidencing the above referenced minimum position prerequisites no later than Monday, October 31, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Applicant packets may be returned to the District’s offices located at 12345 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33905 or they may be emailed to the Administrative Assistant at howard@fmsfd.org.

Please call Assistant Chief Rewis at (239) 694-2833, ext. 3 for additional information.

The District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or marital status. Applicants will be selected in the District’s sole discretion.