Recruitment
The Administrative Services Division Aide facilitates
the direction and management of hiring, promotions
and recruitment processes for hundreds of current and
potential PBCFR employees. The Administrative Services
Division also informs the public about the broad spectrum
of careers and opportunities available at PBCFR and
the procedures for becoming a Firefighter EMT/PM.
Health & Wellness
PBCFR’s Wellness Coordinator and Exercise Physiologist
work together to ensure the mental and physical
needs of PBCFR’s operational employees are met by:
- Facilitating comprehensive care through the
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Administering workers’ compensation, extended
leave, and light duty programs
- Evaluating and overseeing the annual fitness
assessments of every operational employee
- Directing the daily physical fitness training for
every 12-14 week recruit class
- Providing modern equipment and techniques to
sustain healthy and capable firefighter
Records & Resources
The Records and Resources Bureau acts as the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Privacy and Security Officer. The Bureau works
with the Palm Beach County Attorney’s Office, the
State of Florida Attorney, and law firms throughout the County. This section processes subpoenas and
public records requests in addition to managing the
storage, retrieval, and retention of department records
Payroll
The Payroll Section processes bi-weekly pay for over 1,800
PBCFR personnel and ensures all promotions, accruals,
and schedule changes are completed accurately and
promptly. They also oversee the supplemental long-term
disability program, computer and coding configuration
for database compatibility, and conduct audits to maintain
compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Internal Affairs
The Internal Affairs Section fairly and impartially
investigates any internal or external concerns while
following all department policies and procedures. They act
as the department liaison to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office
as well as other local, state, or federal law enforcement
agencies. This section also keeps the department informed
of any situational awareness issues related to Fire Rescue.
Staffing
The Staffing Officer oversees multiple rounds of annual
unit bidding, Kelly days and vacation requests, and
tracks the credentials and promotions of over 1,600
Operational Fire Rescue employees. They make daily
adjustments of staffing, promotions, and new hires and
oversee all light-duty employees. In addition, they ensure
that the scheduling of all stations and units complies
with the Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements
