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    The career of a lifetime starts here.

    Step into a role that demands your best, and gives back even more. At Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, we’re seeking individuals who are ready to serve, protect, and grow with one of Florida's most respected and progressive fire rescue organizations. Your path to impact starts now.

  • Ladder Truck deployed in heavy smoke

    Answer the call.

    Whether you’re on the front lines battling flames, behind the radio guiding emergency crews, or planning for the unexpected, every role at HCFR makes a difference. Here, teamwork, integrity, and community aren’t just values; they’re a way of life.

  • Smiling Firefighter in front of a Hillsborough County Fire Truck

    Build a career that matters.

    With world-class training, advancement opportunities, and a culture rooted in service, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue empowers you to grow both personally and professionally. This isn’t just where your career starts, it’s where it thrives.

  • Firefighter carrying a ladder walking in front of a fire truck

    More than a job, it’s a calling.

    At Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, you’ll find purpose in every shift and pride in every challenge overcome. Together, we stand ready to protect our neighbors, uplift our community, and make every day count.

There are many ways to serve.

  • Firefighter

    Becoming a firefighter with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue means more than fighting fires, it’s about protecting people, serving your community, and rising to every challenge with integrity and courage.

    Our firefighters are highly trained professionals who represent the best of public service.

  • 911 Telecommunicator

    When every second counts, 911 Telecommunicators are the calm voice on the other end of the line, the first responders. A career as a Public Safety Telecommunicator with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue begins with quick thinking, clear communication, and a genuine compassion for people in crisis.

  • Emergency management

    Behind every large-scale emergency response, there’s a team that plans, prepares, and protects. As part of Hillsborough County Fire Rescue’s Emergency Management division, you’ll play a vital role in coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for our community.

  • Office Worker

    It takes more than those on the front lines to keep Hillsborough County Fire Rescue running strong. Our office professionals are the backbone of the organization, managing logistics, technology, finance, and communication that drive every response. Our professional staff make a lasting difference.

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Learn how you can serve.

Joining Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was the best decision I’ve ever made. From day one, I felt supported, challenged, and part of something bigger than myself. Every shift, I get to learn from the best and make a real difference in people’s lives.”

— FireMedic Zach Kochendorfer

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“After more than 20 years with HCFR, I can honestly say this job still inspires me. It’s not just the calls or the action, it’s the people. We’re a family here, committed to each other and to serving our community with pride. There’s no place I’d rather be.”

— Battalion Chief Andy Capeletti