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 DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A DELTONA FIREFIGHTER? Being a professional firefighter requires dedication, attention to detail, and pride. Each member of the department is an integral part of the team that protects Deltona's citizens. Firefighting isn't just about riding around in a fire truck and saving the day. Education is a vital part of every day and Deltona firefighters spend several hours a month doing EMS and fire training as well as educating the general public. 
Training fire at the 2007 Open House
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DELTONA FIREFIGHTER: The day starts bright and early at 07:30 a.m. with a briefing from the off going crew and a thorough check of the equipment. This includes checking your own safety equipment, checking the medical equipment, and pre-assigned tasks to ensure that the fire truck and firefighting tools are all working properly. Each crew is responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed. This includes checking fire hydrants, visiting businesses to ensure they are following fire safety practices, public education programs for all age groups, and responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents.   The Deltona Fire Department has a wide variety of programs that allow firefighters to explore specialty fields.   
Bike Team Special Operations Honor Guard  
Awards Ceremony
JOB REQUIREMENTSTo be hired as a Deltona firefighter, applicants must: 
FIREFIGHTER F.A.Q.What are the requirements to become a Florida State Certified Firefighter? If I hold a Firefighter certification in another state, can I become certified in Florida? - The State of Florida will accept training that is the equivalent of Florida's firefighter requirements.
Where can I take state approved classes to become a Florida firefighter? - The Florida State Fire College posts a listing of educational facilities that provide firefighter certifications.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL F.A.Q.What are the requirements to become a Florida certified Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic? - The Florida Department of Health oversees EMT and paramedic certifications and provides detailed information about each at their website.
Where can I get training in order to become a Florida State certified EMT or Paramedic? CAREER ADVANCEMENTFirefighter: Duties include firefighting, vehicle extrication, emergency medical duties, training in the above fields, and public education programs among other things. Firefighters are assigned to engine companies and are under the direction of a company lieutenant. Firefighters can complete 80 hours of Florida State certified apparatus operator training and can qualify to ride out of class as a Relief Driver. Florida State Fire College Apparatus Operator Certification and Testing Driver/Engineer: The Driver/ Engineer is responsible for safely operating the apparatus. Drivers are eligible for promotion after a minimum of two years experience with Deltona Fire Department. In addition, drivers must complete 80 hours of apparatus operator training and in-house testing. Drivers must be ablt to operate the apparatus pump as well as maintain all of the equipment on the trucks. Driver/Engineers completing Fire Officer I and II certifications can qualify to ride out of class as a Lieutenant. Lieutenant: The Lieutenant is the company officer andis responsible for the daily functions of the entire station. Lieutenants are eligible for promotion after a minimum of two years of experience as a Driver/Engineer. In addition, Lieutenant hopefuls must complete numerous classes pertaining to Incident Command and personnel management. Deltona requires that officers hold the Florida State certification as Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II. Deltona also hosts Incident Command Blue Card training, a class which trains all members in the basic principles of controlling a large scale emergency incident. Florida State Fire College Fire Officer I Certification Division Chief: The Division Chief is responsible for an entire shift including all four of Deltona's stations, all five suppression apparatus, the rescue unit, and specialty units. College education and years of experience form the foundation from which the Division Chief manages personnel, apparatus, and major incidents. OTHER CAREER OPTIONS AT DELTONA FIRE DEPARTMENTTelecommunications: Telecommunicators are the link between the community and the fire department. These dedicated people answer incoming emergency and non-emergency calls, enter the information into a Computer Assisted Dispatching system, and relay vital information over a radio system to fire crews in the field. The Deltona Fire Communications center is staffed with multiple personnel at all times. Civilian Fire Inspector: Inspecting businesses to ensure that they are safe is a vital component of the fire inspector's job. Job functions include fire inspections, investigations of fire incidents, and public education. Inspectors spend a great deal of time interacting with the community as well as fire crews. DELTONA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2913 The firefighters of Deltona are proud members of the International Association of Fire Fighters. Local 2913's activities include member education, labor relations, and numerous charity events - including the annual MDA Boot Drive. Local 2913 members strive to preserve the specal family bond shared by firefighters all over the world. DELTONA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2913 website 
SO, ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE OF BEING A DELTONA FIREFIGHTER? 
If you are interested in joining a dynamic team and making a difference visit the link below for position openings and application information: City of Deltona Current Employment Vacancies Information is also available at Deltona's City Hall located at:
2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 878-8100 OR Deltona Station 61
1685 Providence Blvd., Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 860-7177 
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