The Key Largo Fire Department is recruiting community members to fill a volunteer seat on its Corporate Board and is simultaneously accepting applications for paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT roles, according to a departmental posting. The board position is described as involving responsibilities for strategy, policy and support of fire and rescue services, and the posting outlines desired qualifications and the application process. Interested residents are instructed to apply via email as detailed in the announcement.

The Corporate Board seat represents a governance opportunity that influences how the department sets priorities, allocates resources and coordinates with other agencies across Monroe County. Board members typically participate in strategic planning and policy oversight, functions that can affect everything from training standards to equipment purchases and mutual-aid arrangements. The department’s solicitation emphasizes the role as policy-focused and supportive of operational needs, signaling that the board is intended to be a bridge between community expectations and emergency service delivery.

In parallel, the department is seeking paid-on-call Firefighter/EMTs to expand its operational roster. Paid-on-call personnel supplement full-time staff by responding to incidents as needed, strengthening response capacity during peak times and providing continuity in smaller communities. Recruiting for these positions is a practical measure to maintain adequate coverage given fluctuating demand for emergency services in the Upper Keys, where seasonal population changes and tourism can strain local response systems.

For Monroe County residents, the two recruitment efforts matter both for immediate safety and long-term governance. A municipal or corporate board seat gives community members an oversight role that can increase transparency and accountability in budget and policy decisions affecting fire-rescue outcomes. Meanwhile, expanding the pool of trained, paid-on-call responders can reduce response times, improve incident management and relieve pressure on career staff.

The department’s announcement did not specify application deadlines or the precise qualifications sought beyond noting that desired qualifications are listed in the posting. Residents interested in serving on the Corporate Board or applying for paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT positions should consult the Key Largo Fire Department notice and submit applications by email as instructed. Participation in these roles is a direct way for community members to influence emergency services policy and to help sustain frontline capacity for Key Largo and the broader Monroe County community.