Fire    Fire Chief    Administration    Operations    Hazardous Materials Response (HAZMAT)    Technical Rescue    Emergency Medical Service    Fire Explorers    Life Safety:        Prevention    Training    Public Education:        Community Outreach        Child Passenger Safety        Programs for Children        Drowning Prevention        Fire Extinguisher        Poison Control        Smoke Alarm Program        Telemedic        Residential Fire Sprinklers    Stations    History    Careers:        Qualifications        Firefighter Training        Application Process        Pay & Benefits    Summer Safety:        Turkey Fryers        Holiday Safety    Newsroom    Product Recalls    Links    Contact Information Fire Department - Recruitment - Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a firefighter in the State of Florida, you must be Florida State certified. Many departments also require Florida State EMT certification. If you are not certified, there are several institutions that offer Firefighter training and Emergency Medical Training. Day, evening and weekend classes available at some locations. This is the official site for the City of Pinellas Park, Florida, U.S.A. This site best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, at a minimum screen resolution of 800 x 600.