Career guide · Florida
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Florida
10 active openings· pay $56k–$86k/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
10 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Sunrise, FL
EMT (Full-Time)
MedFleet · Lakeland, FL
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services - Part Time or Intermittent
County Of Volusia · Daytona Beach, FL
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Public Safety · Bradenton, FL
Charge Paramedic
Public Safety · Bradenton, FL
CSRIPS Fire Instructor (2026)
FIRE DEPARTMENT · Fire Administration Building, FL
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
RP Funding Center · Employment Services, FL
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Apprentice Program
FIRE AND RESCUE · To Be Determined, FL
Part-Time Instructor, EMS Skills
Provost/Academic & Student Affairs · Main Campus - Baytown, FL
Part-Time Instructor, EMS Classroom Instruction
Provost/Academic & Student Affairs · Main Campus - Baytown, FL
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