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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
405 Pike Road
West Palm Beach, FL
33411-3815

 
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Phone: (561) 616-7000
Fax: (561) 616-7080
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How do I become a Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue?
Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue requires all candidates to hold at least Florida certifications in Firefighter Minimum Standards and as an Emergency Medical Technician in order to apply for employment opportunities. The hiring process is administered through Palm Beach County's Human Resources Department, which can be reached at 5616166888.

We only accept applications when a position(s) is being advertised. Vacancies are determined by our staffing requirements and budget. Announcements for new hires are advertised through local and regional classified ads in most major newspapers. For additional information, contact:

Career Development
Capt. Rod Thornton
5616167070

Heather Mahoney
5616167073

How do I get the Firefighter Minimum Standards Training?
In Palm Beach County, only Palm Beach Community College offers the 480 hour Minimum Standards Training. The Minimum Standards Course is also offered through neighboring communities as well, such as: Additionally, all prospective students must pass basic scholastic and physical ability tests. For more information on Minimum Standards classes, call PBCC at 5618683900 or visit their website.
Does Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue issue letters of sponsorship?
No.
How do I become a volunteer for Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue?
Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue has a volunteer fire division. To become a volunteer you must meet the following requirements:
  • be at least 18 years of age,
  • have a high school diploma or GED,
  • recent physical examination,
  • criminal background check, and
  • driver history report.
For more information on volunteering, call 5614983334.
I have firefighter training/certification from another state. Is it transferable to Florida?
Firefighter certifications are administered by the Bureau of Fire Standards, Florida State Fire College in Ocala, Florida. For specific details, please visit their website or call 3523692800.
Is my out-of-state EMT or Paramedic certification recognized in Florida?
For certification information contact the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Division of EMS in Tallahassee at 8502454440.
Can I submit my application on any given day?
No. Plam Beach County Fire-Rescue does not accept applications on a daily basis. Specific date, time and location are posted and advertised in advance of any given process.