Suwannee County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians & Firefighter/Paramedics

These full-time Suwannee County Fire Rescue Services positions will respond to emergency fire, medical, hazardous material, auto accident and other emergencies; and perform duties in accordance with all established policies, procedures and medical protocol.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from a standard high school supplemented by State of Florida Firefighter II, Paramedic Certifications, Basic Life Support & Advanced Life Support Certification for Paramedic, Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Paramedic, current EVOC certificate, and must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and meet all requirements according to DOT standards. Minimum salary for Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician is $15.45 an hour, based on qualifications and experience and for Paramedic/Firefighters is $18.60 an hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Applications are available to interested qualified applicants online at suwanneecountyfl.gov or the Suwannee County Administration Office, 224 Pine Avenue, 2^nd Floor, Live Oak, Florida 32064, (386) 364-3400. Positions will remain open until filled. The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners is an equal employment opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant because of race, color, national origin, sex, including pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, or genetics. Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. All applicants subject to a pre-employment physical. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment, failure to successfully test free of illegal or controlled drugs will result in non-employment of the applicant for a minimum of 1 year.                      EE/AA/V/D                            06/23/2026