Career guide · Florida
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Florida
19 active openings· pay $76k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentFlorida EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Florida departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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Open emt / paramedic jobs in Florida
19 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CDR Maguire Inc. · Ochopee, FL
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Medley, FL
First Responder / EMT / LPN
Moorings Park Communities · Naples, FL
Emergency Medical Technician Battalion
AdventHealth · Orlando, FL
Allergy Technician/ Medical Assistant/ EMT/Float to all FENTA Locations
ENT and Allergy of FL. · Tampa, FL
Full-Time EMT: Ambulance Emergency Technician
Global Medical Response · Tallahassee, FL
Paramedic - Emergency Department
Health First Shared Services · Palm Bay, FL
EMT Basic (Medics Ambulance)
Global Medical Response Inc · Tallahassee, FL
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services - Part Time or Intermittent
County Of Volusia · Daytona Beach, FL
Allergy Technician/ Medical Assistant/ EMT/ Brandon, FL
ENT and Allergy of FL. · Brandon, FL
Full-Time First Responder: EMT/Paramedic with Sign-On Bonus
Moorings Park · Naples, FL
EMT - Emergency Response
AMR · Florida, FL
EMT - Emergency Response
AMR · Medley, FL
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Miami Gardens, FL
EMT - Emergency Response
AMR · Weston, FL
Medical Assistant / EMT
Flexzo · Edgewater, FL
Clinical Research Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Paramedic (Multiple Shifts), Early Phase Clinical Trials - Daytona Beach, FL
Fortrea · Daytona Beach, FL
Paramedic (Multiple Shifts Available) / Daytona Beach, FL (On-Site)
Fortrea · Daytona Beach, FL
Paramedic
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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