Recruitment Information

It is with pride, dedication, and professionalism that members of Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD) serve the citizens of Orange County. OCFRD is committed to fostering an effective and efficient recruitment program for motivated individuals who are physically fit and possess good moral character.

In order to meet the personnel needs of our growing department and to introduce the fire service as a career to segments of our community that traditionally has not been part of our candidate pool, OCFRD has established programs to support our recruitment effort. These programs are:

Paramedic PAT Dates and Information (23 KB - PDF)
Certified Firefighter Written Test Eligibility List for 11/19/09 & 11/23/09 (98 KB - PDF)
Certified Firefighter Program
Firefighter Application Packet (428 KB - PDF) (Note: Must also fill out Orange County Online Application)
Firefighter Recruit Program (Currently we are NOT accepting applications)
Explorer Program
OCFRD Reserve Firefighter Program
Tech-Prep Firefighter Recruit Program

Employment Opportunities

Orange County Fire Rescue offers a variety of employment opportunities including field operations and administrative positions. (Check for job openings in Fire Rescue).

Firefighter Recruitment Interest Form (33 KB - PDF)

Please read the following documents for information on recruitment procedure:

Firefighter Eligibility Standards (24 KB - PDF)
Medical Evaluation Standards (55 KB - PDF)

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Documents

CPAT Orientation Guide (332 KB - PDF)
CPAT Test Preparation Guide (908 KB - PDF)
CPAT Mentoring Hold Harmless Form (27 KB - PDF)
CPAT Medical Clearance Form (37 KB - PDF)

The rewards of a fire service career!

Along with the opportunity to make a difference within the community, Orange County Fire Rescue Department offers career stability and the growth potential you can depend on. For example, the base salary of a 56 hr per week firefighter is $39,099.00 per year. If you possess a current certified paramedic certification in the state of Florida, you can receive an additional $ 5577.00 per year incentive pay.

Schedule

A 56 hr per week firefighter's work assignment consist of working one 24 hr tour of duty and off duty for 48 hrs, this equates working only 10 days per month or 120 days per year.

For additional information please visit our Benefits section.

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