Careers with Bay County Emergency Services

Join Bay County Emergency Services:

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Thank you for your interest in joining Bay County Emergency Services. We are proud to be a dynamic and dedicated team committed to serving our community with excellence. Our department encompasses three key divisions, each playing a critical role in our mission:

1. Bay County FiFlyer for Firefighter/Paramedic Positionsre/Rescue: Our firefighter professionals provide emergency response and protection to structure and wildland fires in the rural and suburban unincorporated areas of Bay County as well as provide mutual aid to municipal fire departments. Bay County also provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) care on scenes of medical and traumatic emergencies throughout all of Bay County. ALS care is rendered via several methods to include, ambulances, quick response vehicles and fire apparatuses.

2. Bay County Emergency Communications (911): Our skilled 911 operators are the first line of support in emergencies, managing critical communication from Bay County's 24 hour Communications Center. Their role is essential in coordinating timely and effective responses to emergencies.

3. Bay County Emergency Management: This division is responsible for performing technical work in the development, implementation, and management of countywide disaster prevention, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. In addition, staff manages and coordinates Bay County's Emergency Operations Center during times of emergency.

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We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support our staff:

  • Your Experience Matters to Us: Your starting salary is based on your years of applicable service, either in Fire, EMS, or other applicable field. Still have vacation or sick time at your current employer, no problem, we will transfer up to 240 hours.

  • Excellent Benefits: Your family and you are very important to us, so we ensure both have excellent benefits available.

  • Promotional Opportunities: We are growing, increasing capabilities, and reorganizing. Our plans over the next several years should present numerous career advancement opportunities.

  • Protective Equipment: We provide state-of-the-art protective gear to ensure your safety and effectiveness in every situation.

  • Continuing Education: We are committed to your professional growth with opportunities to attend college, paid CUEs, and other educational events.

  • Uniforms: We provide our staff with free uniforms and a generous unifrom allowance.

Learn More About Our Pay and Benefits:

For detailed information on compensation and benefits, please view the table at the bottom of this page or visit Human Resource's benefits section. Here, you will find comprehensive details on the benefits packages and other incentives available to our staff.

Apply Now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in emergency services.

If you’re ready to join a team that values professionalism and dedication, apply today to become a part of Bay County Emergency Services. Join our team today!

Salary and Benefits


Dual-Certified Firefighters/ParamedicsFlorida or Nationally Registered Paramedics
Salary$62,182 - $103,952 Annually
* Salary/Hourly wages are based on experience year-for-year		$60,139 - $101,470 Annually
* Salary/Hourly wages are based on experience year-for-year
Recruitment Incentive* Recruitment incentive of $15,000 is available to candidates who are dual-certified Florida Paramedic and Florida Fire Standards.** Recruitment incentive of $10,000 is available to candidates who are single certified Florida or Nationally Regsitered Paramedic who elect to attend tuition-free, paid full-time fire school.

* Recreuitment incentive of $5,000 is available to Florida or Nationally Registered Paramedics. Additional fire academy incentive is not available after hire date.
RetirementFlorida Retirement System - Special RiskFlorida Retirement System - Special Risk
Personal Time Off (PTO)269-395 hours accrued per year, depending on employment
*Transfer unpaid/unused PTO from current employer		269-395 hours accrued per year, depending on employment
*Transfer unpaid/unused PTO from current employer
Other Leave12 Paid Holidays
Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave		12 Paid Holidays
Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
InsuranceHealth (90% Premium Employer Paid)
Dental
Vision
Long-Term Disability
EAP
Free AD&D Life Insurance		Health (90% Premium Employer Paid)
Dental
Vision
Long-Term Disability
EAP
Free AD&D Life Insurance
Other BenefitsTuition Reimbursement
Free Nutritionist/Personal Trainer
Incentive Leave		Tuition Reimbursement
Free Nutritionist/Personal Trainer
Incentive Leave
Training/DevelopmentLeadership Development Program
Six Sigma Certification Program		Leadership Development Program
Six Sigma Certification Program
Paid Full-Time Fire Academy
Relocation ReimbursementUp to $5,000Up to $5,000


* recruitment incentives are not avalible for current or those previosuly employed byBay County.