Firefighter Employment Opportunities

The DeLand Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/PM.

Click here to start your application. 

Please submit applications by Jan. 12, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Work Schedule: 24/48 

Salary

  • FF/EMT- $47,242
  • FF/PM- $55,242

Stipend Package

  • Up to $553 per pay period for advanced training certificates
  • Paramedic Stipend of $8,000 per year (Department covers 100% of training costs)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year) 

Leave

  • 108 Holiday hours per year
  • 2 Personal Days per year (48 hours)
  • 120 Hours of Vacation per year
  • 144 Hours of Sick Leave per year
  • 6 Weeks of paid Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Shift Exchanges

Pension Information

  • Chapter 185 Defined Benefit Plan
  • 20-year Retirement (no minimum age) (maximum 100% of best 5 years out of last 10)
  • 5% Employee Contribution
  • 3% Multiplier
  • 5 year Drop with a guaranteed 6.5% return per year
  • 2% COLA
  • Years of Service Stipend of $7.50 per year up to $250 Monthly
  • Share Plan Incentive
  • Optional City Wide 457 Account

Insurance/Health Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Aflac
  • Life Scan Wellness Screenings Provided
  • City owned employee health clinic with MD on staff (no co-pays for employee/dependents)
  • City owned Medication Formulary (free to employees/dependents)

Department Teams

  • Honor Guard (with Pipes and Drums)
  • Technical Rescue Team

Information about local colleges offering firefighter, EMT, and/or paramedic training is located below under quick links. 

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