At Clay County Fire Rescue (CCFR), we are building more than a department, we are building a future. At Clay County Fire Rescue, we’re not just building a department, we’re building careers, leaders, and the future of public safety.

CCFR is seeking motivated Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics who want to serve a growing community while advancing their careers in an organization that values professionalism, innovation, and people first. Whether you are new to the service or you have experience, Clay County is not a job you just have for today, it’s a career. Clay County is one of Northeast Florida’s fastest-growing counties, and that growth brings opportunity for service, specialization, leadership, and advancement.

Clay County Fire Rescue is a full-service, all-hazards emergency services organization serving more than 225,000 residents across urban, suburban, rural, and waterfront communities. Our department is staffed by career Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics, supported by dedicated communications, training, logistics, community paramedicine, emergency management, and administrative teams. CCFR has excellent benefits and is in the Florida State Retirement System. Our community is second to none in having a safe place to raise your family while also having an” A” rated school system.

Operating from a network of strategically located fire stations, we provide 24/7 emergency response to residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas, schools, healthcare and military facilities, transportation corridors, and extensive wildland-urban interface environments.

A Department Built for the Future

We are making significant investments in state-of-the-art fire stations, training facilities, and modern apparatus to support today’s mission and tomorrow’s challenges. Every station is equipped with gear washers and diesel exhaust extraction systems, reinforcing our commitment to reducing occupational exposures and protecting long-term firefighter health.

We recognize that firefighter wellness goes far beyond equipment and buildings. CCFR maintains a robust personal mental wellness system, including peer support and confidential professional resources. We are intentional about fostering a culture where physical safety, mental health, and overall well-being are priorities not afterthoughts.

As Clay County continues to grow, so does Clay County Fire Rescue. That growth creates real opportunities for advancement, specialization, and leadership development. Whether your passion is emergency medicine, fire operations, technical rescue, honor guard, community risk reduction, community health, or leadership, this is a department where you can build a career not just hold a job. If you are looking for a forward-thinking department that values service, professionalism, and its people, I encourage you to consider Clay County Fire Rescue. Join a department on the rise where growth, opportunity, and service come together. Serve with purpose. Train with the best. Build your future at CCFR.

Have more questions? My e-mail address is david.motes@claycountygov.com I am happy to guide you in this very important decision.