Loudoun County is Hiring – Firefighter/EMT

Date Opened:         8/7/2009 1:00:00 PM
Closing Date:         8/21/2009 5:00:00 PM
Hiring Range:         $39,927
Department:         FIRE & RESCUE SERV
Job Type:          Open and Competitive
Full/Part-Time:              Full-Time
Eligible For:         Full Benefits
Reg/Temp:              Regular

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Loudoun County, VA, Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management will establish an eligibility pool for the position of Fire Fighter/EMT to fill regular, full-time position vacancies. Through Loudoun County’s high performance combination career-volunteer system, the Department of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management provides skilled emergency and non-emergency related services including: fire suppression, basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care, hazardous materials response, technical rescue operations, public education and information, and related duties while promoting core values that include Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism and Service. We are especially seeking Advanced Life Support (ALS) Providers. ALS certified providers become eligible for a base pay increase once locally authorized. All candidates will be required to successfully complete a Fire-Rescue Recruit School before being assigned to a county fire and rescue Station. The written test portion of the process will be administered on October 9th and 10th of 2009. Once we receive your application, you will be scheduled on a first come basis as to which date to test.
JOB REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/G.E.D. Requires valid Divers License and age 18 or older at time of application. As part of the selection process, applicants may be disqualified for use of drugs, certain driving violations, or other factors based on selection criteria. For more detailed information, call 703-737-8219.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Preferences will be given to those candidates possessing one or more of the following: VA EMT-I, VA EMT-P, or National Registry EMT-Intermediate/Paramedic, Loudoun County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Experience and/or Military Experience. To be considered, applicants must submit a County of Loudoun Application electronically.
POST CONDITIONAL OFFER CONTINGENCIES

Selection process: Candidates must successfully pass a Comprehensive Written Examination, Physical Ability Test, Polygraph Examination, Background Check/ Personal History Review, NFPA 1582 Medical Examination/Substance Abuse Screening, and an in person interview to be placed in the eligibility pool. The eligibility pool will stay on file for at least nine months.

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