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Job Description
The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.
General Description
The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain servicemembers and veterans.
Position Title: Firefighter Paramedic
Date Posted: June 19, 2025
Salary: $62,546.17
Probation Period: One Year
Pension: Florida Retirement System (FRS)
The Town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for Full-Time Firefighter Paramedics in our Fire Department through the NTN website only . An employment physical and drug-screening test will be required.
Applicants must have FireTEAM Testing and NTN issued CPAT - all applicants must apply through NTN at the following website.
A Town of Longboat Key employment application must be completed and submitted to be eligible for an interview.
Why Join Us?
Longboat Key is not only a picturesque location famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant community, but it also stands out as an exceptional employer committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Town takes pride in promoting diversity and inclusivity, providing hiring preferences for eligible veterans and their families.
Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes their well-being and financial security. This includes FRS (Florida Retirement System) and retirement savings options such as a 401(k) Retirement Account and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, alongside a robust suite of healthcare options through Florida Blue that covers premiums and offers various plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Please see our website for a full list of benefits.
The Town supports employees' personal development with career and education incentives, allowing for continuous growth. Additionally, employees benefit from a generous paid leave policy, including vacation and paid medical/sick leave.
Longboat Key promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering substantial paid time off, including holidays and a well-structured vacation accrual system based on continuous service. Other perks include an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts at local facilities, and short and long-term disability options, ensuring peace of mind for all workers.
With its commitment to a drug-free workplace and a supportive culture, Longboat Key not only fosters a productive environment but also champions a fulfilling lifestyle for its employees, making it an appealing place to build a career.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
Be Service Minded
Value Teamwork
Be Professional
Have the Utmost Integrity
Demonstrates Mutual Respect
Bring a Positive Attitude to Work
Embrace Continuous Improvement
FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Fire Chief and the supervision of the Station Officer, responsible for the protection of life and property through the combating, extinguishing, and preventing of fires.
Essential Functions
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
This is skilled, specialized work of varied difficulty in preventing, suppressing and extinguishing fires; performing rescue and emergency medical services and/or performing special assignment duties in support of fire-rescue operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Responds to alarms and performs duties on the alarm scene as well as in the station as assigned and supervised by the officer in charge.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of basic fire fighting curriculum and skills.
- Directly responsible to the medical control hospital on the scene of a medical emergency.
- Responsible at the scene of a medical emergency, promptly treats any sick or injured person and/or oversees fire fighters and EMTs in the treatment of any sick or injured person.
- Performs Paramedic skills and procedures in emergencies, as applicable under Florida statues.
o Control the scene of illness or injury.
o Assess the patient's condition.
o Establish and maintain a patent airway.
o Ventilate the patient.
o Administer oxygen to the patient.
o Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
o Control assessable bleeding.
o Treat shock.
o Treat poisoning victims.
o Dress and bandage wounds.
o Splint fractures.
o Recognize and treat medical emergencies.
o Recognize and treat environmental emergencies.
o Provide obstetrical assistance.
o Care for newborn and premature infants.
o Execute proper rescue and extrication techniques.
o Recognize and interpret an EKG.
o Administer D.C. electrical counter shock (defibrillate/cardio version).
o Administer intravenous electrolyte or glucose solutions.
o Perform gastric suction by intubation.
o Perform esophageal intubations.
* Administers any of the following classes of drugs:
o Antiarrhythmic agents
o Vagolytic agents
o Choronotropic agents
o Alkalinizing agents
o Vasopressor agents
o Diuretics
o Narcotic antagonists
o Anti-convulsive agents
o Analgesic agents
o Other drugs as deemed necessary by the medical director, subject to the provisions of applicable Florida statutes.- Maintains American Heart Association CPR Basic Rescuer card.
- Maintains American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life support provider certification.
- Maintains Paramedic certification.
- Ensures that deficiencies in ambulance and equipment are reported to supervisor.
- Ensures protective gear, clothing, tools, and apparatus are in proper working order.
- Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and regular attendance during normal work schedule other than excused or work-related absences.
- Attend Pump Operations and Hydraulic class provided by department
- Attends mandatory training
- Performs Annual Fire Inspections and Pre-plan Assignments.
- Any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated to the employee by his/her supervisor or department head.
OTHER TASKS
Every incidental duty connected with this position cannot be specified in the job description and an employee, at the discretion of the Town, may be required to perform duties that are not included in this job description.
Knowledge, Abilities, & Qualifications
JOB PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Successful completion of the probationary period will be certified by the Fire Chief or his designee, who will base his recommendation on employee's performance as evaluated by the immediate supervisor {Lieutenant and/or Field Training Officer (FTO)} and or Chief Shift Officer. The employee is evaluated, tested, graded, disciplined and commended by the immediate supervisor in addition to the FTO and administration of the department.
Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of streets, hydrants and buildings within the Town. Be able to utilize safety equipment properly, personal protective gear, clothing, and, observe standard departmental safety procedures.
Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of auxiliary extinguishing equipment and devices including sprinkler, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, etc. Develop ability to recognize potential fire hazards and possible extinguishment problems while on inspections.
Is alert to hazardous conditions and takes precautions to prevent accidents to himself and others.
The employee must exhibit the degree of initiative and ingenuity required to satisfactorily perform reasonable training, work, and alarm assignments. Must be capable of executing written and oral instructions with a minimal degree of correction required.
Shall be familiar and obey the Town Personnel Rules and Regulations as well as departmental General Orders and Directives.
Ability to demonstrate cooperative working relationship within the department as well as with the public and reflect a positive identification as a member of the fire service. A high degree of physical fitness is a definite advantage towards the successful completion of the training objectives.
Competent in use of ambulances, communication equipment, cardiac monitors, and other associated emergency medical pieces of equipment.
Candidate must successfully complete (pass):- swim 100 yards (untimed)
- tread water for five (5) minutes
- EMS Scenario
- Panel interview process
Must be able to comply with FS 633 including but not limited to firefighting, apparatus/pumping operations.
* Use of forcible entry tools
* Donning and use of protective breathing apparatus
* Administration of CPR
* Tying off and hoisting of tools, ladders, and appliances
* Tactical advancement of charged hose lines into a structure, up a ladder into an upper floor window, up/down a stairway
* Carry and raise any ground ladder
* Climb any ground or aerial ladder
* Bring an injured person down any ground or aerial ladder
* Perform ventilation
* Remove injured persons from hostile environments
* Perform overhaul procedures
* Drive apparatus and rescue vehicles
* Operate fire apparatus
* Operate marine craft
* Operate communications devices (radio, telephone)
* Operate computer keyboards
* Read written orders
Working Conditions & Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a variety of locations, inside and outside, as required. Emergencies may require a return to work or longer than normal hours.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED Florida Paramedic certification. Florida Fire fighters' Standards certification. valid Florida Drivers License, Class E endorsement. (MVR background check).
Must possess/obtain EVOC card (16 hours). Must be able to successfully negotiate the basic training program as conducted by the the department including but not limited to a successful completion of the Paramedic Field Training Program.
Ability to develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of basic firefighting skills and knowledge.
Hepatitis B vaccination, proof of same, or signed Acknowledgement declining the vaccination (see attached Information to Employees - Hepatitis B) must be provided prior to assuming Town duties.
The Town is a Drug Free Workplace, in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, in § 440.102, FS and Rules 59A-24 F.A.C (Florida Administrative Code). State and federal laws and regulations may subject certain employees to additional drug testing requirements. Any employee who violates the program is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our Web page at:
https://www.longboatkey.org/town-government/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 4:00 PM Eastern -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Town of Longboat Key
Show moreLongboat Key is an offshore barrier island running roughly north to south and enclosing the western boundary of Sarasota Bay in Southwest Florida. The island’s eastern shoreline has dense mangroves except where canals have been dredged and marinas built. The western shoreline consists of a white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico. On both the north and south ends, Longboat Key is separated from neighboring islands by deep water passes from the Gulf to Sarasota Bay. St. Armands Key and Lido Key lie just south of Longboat Key and West of Sarasota. Lido Key is bordered by Sarasota Bay on the East and by the Gulf of Mexico on the West. St. Armands Key is surrounded by Lido Key on the West and Sarasota Bay on the East. Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key are directly connected to each other by bridges.
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GEOGRAPHY
LONGBOAT KEY:
- Land Area: 4.26 square miles
- Length: 10.8 miles
- Width: .05 to 1 mile
- Elevation: 3 to 18 feet
LIDO KEY:
- Land Area: 530 acres
ST. ARMANDS KEY:
- Land Area: 83.6 acres
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POPULATION
LONGBOAT KEY:
- Full-time Residents: 8,000
- Seasonal Residents: 12,000
- Peak Season: 22,000
- Average Age: 66
- Male: 46.1%
- Female: 53.9%
- Avg. Household Income (2013): $175,000
LIDO KEY:
- Full-time Residents 1,475
- Seasonal Residents 1,000
- Peak Season 2,500
ST. ARMANDS KEY:
- Full-time Residents 743
GOVERNMENT
Longboat Key lies in two counties- Manatee on the northern half and Sarasota on the southern half. The island was incorporated as a township in 1955 and is governed by a seven member Town Commission, each serving a two-year term. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term by the Town Commission. Administration is under Town Management with a full complement of departments; building, planning & zoning, finance, town clerk, police and fire/rescue. Additionally the Town maintains coorperative relationships with police and fire rescue in neighboring communities. Lido Key and St. Armands are both in Sarasota County and are governed by the City of Sarasota. The Sarasota City Commission consist of five elected commissioners. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor are chosen by the Commisson and serve one year terms. All elections are non-partisan and Sarasota has a Commission Manager form of governement. The Commission appoints a City Manager. City departments include police, public works, building, zoning and code compliance, finance, housing and Community Development, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Planning and Engineering.
TRANSPORTATION
Longboat Key’s primary transportation element is Gulf of Mexico Drive (S.R. 789), a state highway classified as “urban minor arterial” running from the northern to southern ends of the key. All other roadways are Town-owned two lane streets connecting to Gulf of Mexico Drive. St. Armands Key’s primary transportation element is S.R. 789 which takes you around St. Armands Circle into Sarasota. Other roadways on St. Armands Circle are city owned. Lido Key’s primary road is Ben Franklin Drive which is just west of Blvd of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle. All other roadways on Lido Key are owned by the City of Sarasota. The Intracoastal waterway runs through Sarasota Bay and is accessible from Longboat from both the Gulf passes and numerous channels on the island’s bayside. There is public bus transportation serving the islands from Sarasota County. The Sarasota/Bradenton area has an international airport, extensive bus service, major state highways and the interstate highway system.
PUBLIC SAFETY
On Longboat Key there are 60 full-time employees in Police and Fire-Rescue Departments. All Fire-Rescue personnel are certified paramedics or EMT’s. Average response time of Fire-Rescue is only three minutes. Lido Key and St. Armands Key are under the jurisdiction of the City of Sarasota. Police Department and Fire-Rescue is through Sarasota County. Sarasota County has 127 Fire-Rescue personnel serving Lido Key and St. Armands Key and response time is just under three minutes. The City of Sarasota assigns four police to cover St. Armands Key and Lido Key, one of those four officers are present 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
TAXES
State sales tax is 7% in Sarasota County and 6.5% in Manatee County. However, medicines, medical services and most food items are exempt. Sales tax rates for transient rentals are 10.5% in Manatee County and 10% in Sarasota County. Area property taxes average 2% of assessed valuation, which is construed as market value. Taxes are assessed as of January 1 each year by the city, county and/or special taxing districts. All property taxes are conveniently combined in one bill due in November and delinquent if not paid by April 1 of the next year. Each person who owns and resides on real property in Florida on January 1 and makes the property his or her permanent residence is eligible to receive a homestead exemption up to $50,000. The first $25,000 applies to all property taxes, including school district taxes. The additional exemption up to $25,000, applies to the assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 and only to non-school taxes. You must have a deed, Florida Drivers License, voter’s registration or Declaration of Domicile to apply. Renewals are made through the mail and are automatic unless your status changes.
Tangible Tax – Business property is subject to Florida’s Tangible Tax, which includes everything used in performance of your business except real estate. All businesses whether individual, partnership or corporations, which control, manage, lease or own any tangible personal property such as furniture, equipment, computers, machines, etc. must file a tangible tax return prior to April 1 of each year. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
HOUSING
The islands have a mix of residential condominiums, single-family homes, mobile homes and tourist units. This housing reflects the areas popularity as a haven for retired and working residents, winter residents and tourists.
SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, just east of Tamiami Trail (US 41) on the Manatee/Sarasota County line, is a convenient 30 minutes from Longboat Key.
Carriers include Air Canada, Air France, Air Tran Airways, Jet Blue Airways, KLM, United Airlines and US Airways. Commuter service is provided by air Sunshine & Conair. For information call 941-359-5200 or visit online at www.srq-airport.com.
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