Stafford County – Fire & Rescue Technician I

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THIS POSITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE @ 4:30 P.M. ON MARCH 20TH! PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BY THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME. FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS IT WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 1 ½ HOURS TO APPLY ON-LINE.

Job Title:

Fire & Rescue Technician I – #1601

Closing Date/Time:

Fri. 03/20/09 4:30 PM Eastern Time

Salary:

$21.50 – $21.50 hourly
$44,720.00 – $44,720.00 annually

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Stafford County, Virginia

Department:

Fire and Rescue

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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

Responds to calls for emergency services including emergency medical service, fire suppression, and hazardous materials; provides basic and advanced life support levels of emergency medical service; participates in training of volunteer fire and rescue personnel and in community awareness and public education programs on fire prevention and emergency medical services; inspects and maintains tools, apparatuses, supplies, and equipment; performs a variety of administrative tasks including entering data into computer files and preparing activity reports, and performs related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications:

Certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia (VA EMT- Intermediate), Emergency Vehicle Operator II (EVOC II), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II (VA DFP Firefighter II), and in hazardous materials (HAZMAT) operations. Must have considerable experience in emergency services, high school diploma or GED, and driver’s license valid in Virginia.

Physical Requirements:
Requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly and exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally; additional physical requirements available upon request and will be presented during the hiring process.

Supplemental Information:

Candidates are placed on an eligibility list based on results of a written examination and physical agility test. Top candidates from this eligibility list are then selected based on the results of a panel interview, background investigation, polygraph test, and pre-employment physical examination.

Copies of current certifications and DMV record (dated within 30 days) must accompany application.

Candidate selected will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal history and fingerprint check, post-offer, pre-employment medical exam, alcohol and controlled substance tests at the County’s expense unless this requirement has been completed for current County position.