Firefighter EMT/Paramedic – Prince William County

Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician – Entry and Paramedic Levels (Fire & Rescue Technician I) *
Position No: El List
Department: Fire & Rescue
Location: County-Wide
Grade: PS13
Salary: $44,086.90 – $70,539.04 / Year
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Entry Salary Range: $44,086.90 – $57,313.10 / Year
Permanent Full Time

Prince William County Fire & Rescue
Introduction: Extraordinary Career. Extraordinary People. We are offering opportunities for full pay and benefits WHILE WE TRAIN YOU to become a professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician!
And, if you are Advanced Life Support-certified, we offer an additional yearly incentive and per hour supplement pay.
Our 450 career men and women Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to protecting lives. Few careers can offer such a challenging and meaningful mission in an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie.
Prince William County, VA, pop. 380,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D. C. We are a growing organization with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.
Duties: Our Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician positions are full-time, paid, uniformed, entry level positions. We provide all basic training at our Training Academy. Major duties include:
* Emergency medical care;
* Fire suppression;
* Driving, operating and maintaining apparatus and equipment;
* Participating in fire prevention activities;
* Attending training sessions;
* Presenting public education programs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to read and understand policies, rules, instructions and written material pertaining to fire and rescue operations;
* Ability to learn firefighting and basic life support emergency care evolutions, techniques, methods and to apply such information appropriately;
* Ability to follow written and oral directions;
* Ability to exercise prudent judgment during hazardous circumstances;
* Ability to act quickly and effectively during emergencies;
* Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, co-workers, and supervisors;
* Ability to present public education programs;
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
* Ability to function and perform at emergency incident scenes;
* Ability to conduct in-station training.
Education and Experience: * Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A GED is acceptable.
Special Requirements: Applicants must meet additional authorized requirements of the Department within specified time limits before obtaining status as a permanent employee. Additional information is available at www.pwcgov.org/fire; click on “Career Opportunities.”
Preferences: These entry level positions require no previous experience. We provide all the necessary training at our Training Academy.
Preference may be given to individuals with VA or National EMT-I or EMT-P certification.
Other Compensation If selected to attend our Training Academy, we provide a competitive minimum salary of $44,086 and exceptional benefits. For Advanced Life Support certification, we provide an additional $5,291/year incentive pay plus per hour supplement pay. Annual retention supplements are also offered. Employees are eligible for up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement, and we offer a stipend for individuals who are bilingual English/Spanish. We offer an excellent benefits package with additional retirement options for Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians.
How To Apply Please visit our web site at www.pwcgov.org/fire and click on “Career Opportunities.” You will find our short employment application form which can be submitted online, application deadlines and other important information on our selection process, benefits package, and why you should consider a career with Prince William Fire and Rescue.
Attention: ALS Providers If you are VA or National EMT-I or EMT-P certified, you will be given preference during the selection process, and earn an additional $5,291 per year plus per hour supplement pay.

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