Employment Opportunities
The St. Lucie Fire District is an exciting place to work. While most employees are firefighters, there are support staff positions as well, including finance, information technology, human resources, billing and vehicle mechanics.
APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED WHEN WE HAVE CURRENT OPENINGS.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disqualified. Please follow the instructions in the job postings to apply for the positions.
Resumes are not accepted without applications. Applications are subject to drug screening and background check.
SLCFD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, handicap, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals. We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. Hire may be subject to passing a medical examination.
St. Lucie County Fire District is a drug and tobacco free workplace.
Become a Firefighter
Steps to become a Firefighter
- The first step in becoming a Firefighter with the St. Lucie County Fire District is to complete a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician Program (EMT) and pass the National Registry Exam. These programs generally last 12 weeks and are offered locally at Indian River State College (IRSC) and Treasure Coast Medical Institute (TCMI).
- The second step is to complete a State Approved Fire Academy and pass the state test. Most institutions that offer the academy have full and part-time options. The full-time class is approximately 16 weeks while the part time class is approximately 30 weeks. The local Fire Academy is offered at IRSC.
- Once an individual is both certified as an EMT and Firefighter they are eligible to apply when positions become available. Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin a state-approved paramedic program, as many Fire Rescue organizations, including the Saint Lucie County Fire District, give preference to applicants who are enrolled or have completed a Paramedic program. Locally, IRSC and TCMI both offer Paramedic programs and these courses typically last 40 weeks.
Applicants must be 18 years of age with a valid State of Florida driver’s license.
Applicants will be subject to drug testing and criminal background check.
Please check our website frequently for available job openings, by clicking HERE, or go to www.slcfd.com/employment/index.php
For questions regarding employment as a Firefighter with the Saint Lucie County Fire District please email recruitment@slcfd.org.
Minimum standards for employment are subject to change.