Botetourt County – EMT/FF – BLS and EMT/FF – ALS

Applications Being Accepted
Botetourt County Emergency Services (BCES) is currently accepting
applications for EMT/Firefighter-BLS and EMT/Firefighter-ALS. For
application, job description and benefit details go to www.botetourt.org.
Application deadline, including current driving record, is 5:00 p.m. May
4, 2009
BCES provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the 35,000 plus
citizens covering over 512 square miles of the County of Botetourt on a
24-hour basis. BCES works directly with the 12 volunteer Fire & EMS
agencies to provide the best services possible with a combination system
of career and volunteer staff.
The current Emergency Services Division is comprised of 8 field personnel, 3 24-Hour Shift
Supervisors, Training Coordinator, Captain, Division Chief, and Emergency Services
Coordinator, bringing total staffing to15 personnel.
Currently BCES provides daylight transport services with two ALS transport units strategically
located within high volume areas of Botetourt County, and a 24-hour ALS shift supervisor who
operates as a nighttime quick response unit.
BCES was established in December 2001 and has grown from a staffing of 2 personnel to what it
is today. Not only does our agency provide fire and EMS services, but also assists in emergency
management, grant writing, and many other support functions for the community and volunteer
agencies.
Being a rural EMS system BCES provides a wide array of advanced medical capabilities
including: 12-Lead EKG, STEMI Field Heart Alert protocols, Automated CPR devices,
Capnography, EZ-IO, CPAP and other extended medical protocols.
Positions Include:

EMT/Firefighter-BLS ($31,498 to $48,747) DOQ
EMT/Firefighter-ALS ($32,772 to $51,244) DOQ
Benefits: Virginia Retirement System Retirement with firefighter supplement (LEOS), health,
dental, vision and life insurance, and educational reimbursement opportunities.
Minimum Requirements: 21 years of age, valid Virginia driver’s license with good driving
record, current EVOC, current VDFP FF I, FFII preferred. Virginia OEMS EMT-B or E (BLS),
EMT-I or P (ALS) with verifiable field experience, current CPR, PEPP, PHTLS, and ACLS
(ALS) preferred. Residence in or within 20 miles driving distance of Botetourt County required.
Must be able to pass standard medical exams and physical ability/practical skills tests. Will be
required to perform all physical tasks associated with emergency medical services, fire
suppression and related activities.
Botetourt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newport News – Firefighter/Medic Recruit

Requisition Number 20090228
Position Code 7422
Position Title FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC RECRUIT
Salary $36,000.00
Department Fire
Anticipated Hiring Range $36,000.00 (or higher for Firefighter/Medic)
Work Schedule 24 hour shifts
Work Location Assigned station
Posting Type Open to Public
Position Summary Responsible for responding to fire and other emergencies, taking action to fight fires or mitigate other situations, providing emergency medical services and transporting patients as necessary. Maintain facility and equipment and prepare related records and reports. Assist with fire prevention planning.

Firefighter/Medics may also qualify to join elite specialty teams such as Hazmat, Dive, MIRT, Technical Rescue and the Bomb Squad once probation has been completed.

Minimum age requirement is 20 years old with a high school diploma or GED; however, will consider applicants at least 18 years old who have the equivalent of a high school diploma and relevant certifications.

Specific job related duties are listed below in the essential functions.
Link to City Job Description
Special Requirements/Certifications Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires an acceptable background investigation.

Selected candidates will be required to sign a no-tobacco use agreement.

Employees in this job are required to refrain from all use of controlled substances and are subject to controlled substances testing including random testing in accordance with City policies.
Special Instructions for Applicants For additional information regarding the Firefighter/Medic recruitment process and for written examination guidelines, please refer to the following website: www.nnfd.net.

In order for your application to be considered for Firefighter/Medic, you must complete the online general application and click on “Apply to this Posting.” You will then be required to answer the additional questions. At that time, you MUST contact the Fire Training Bureau (969-1800) with your confirmation number to schedule the Firefighter/Medic Entrance Exam. The exam will be held at various times starting weekdays on April 29, 2009 – May 8, 2009 at the Fire Training Bureau located at 17300 Warwick Blvd.
Job Open Date 04-01-2009
Job Close Date
Jobs close at 11:59 PM 04-30-2009

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Fire Chief – Powhatan County

Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Date Posted:Friday, March 20, 2009
Department:Fire and Emergency Services
Compensation:Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience
Deadline:Friday, May 01, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE CLARIFIED SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS!
Powhatan County, a growing community with a progressive government located just west of Richmond in the beautiful Capital Region of Virginia, is accepting resumes from qualified applicants to serve as the County’s first Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services.This position requires a bachelor’s degree preferably in fire science or related field and ten (10) years of fire experience, including five (5) in a supervisory position of Fire Captain or above; and experience with an emphasis on volunteer relations or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires Virginia drivers license, NFPA/VA Certified Officer II or above, NFPA/VA Certified Instructor III or above and current certifications as a Commonwealth of Virginia EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic with extensive field experience. Out of state applicants must possess Virginia certification equivalencies and the ability to obtain valid Virginia certifications within a year of hire. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead by example. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills with an emphasis on volunteer relations including but not limited to recruitment and retention, team building and conflict resolution. This position requires 24 hour on-call availability and the ability to work in extreme weather and hazardous working conditions.

Salary negotiable, based on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefit package includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System, vacation and sick leave, group life insurance, medical insurance, professional dues and conference expenses. Relocation allowance negotiable. Submit completed county application, detailed resume, salary history and work related references to: John A. Anzivino, Senior VP, Sprinsted, Incorporated. 1564 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228; Fax (804)726-9752 or email Richmond@springsted.com by May 1^st , 2009. For further information visit www.powhatanva.gov or www.sprinsted.com . Official Powhatan County applications can be downloaded and printed from the County’s website at www.powhatanva.gov . Powhatan County is an EOE.