Prince George County – Director of Fire, EMS and Emergency Management
May 26, 2009 by admin
Filed under EMS Chief, Fire Chief
Prince George County, Virginia is currently seeking a Director of Fire, EMS and Emergency Services. Prince George Fire Services is composed of over 250 active and associate Volunteers and 10 Career personnel. There are five Volunteer Fire Companies with six stations, one Emergency Crew and an Administrative Office. The position will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the fire departments, emergency medical services and emergency services for the County; coordinating emergency planning for all man-made and natural disasters; managing the County Fire, EMS and Emergency Services; coordinating disaster and hazardous materials responses.
Qualification Requirements:
Qualified candidates will have comprehensive knowledge of fire, EMS, emergency services and disaster planning management; extensive knowledge of laws and regulations controlling fire, EMS and emergency services; proven management and administrative skills; ability to lead, direct and manage the activities of volunteer and career personnel; ability to establish and maintain productive and harmonious working relationships with volunteers, career personnel, government officials and the public; ability to prepare technical and informative reports and present complex information to varied audiences; ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in emergency situations.
Must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major course work in a field related to the Department and extensive experience in fire, emergency services and/or emergency medical services, with extensive management experience and working with volunteers.
Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia; current certification as Emergency Manager by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management or current Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification by the International Association of Emergency Management; certification as EMT/Paramedic; certification as Hazardous Materials Technician; certification as Fire Officer II; certification as Fire Instructor II; and certification as an Emergency Vehicle Operator; or, ability to obtain certifications within six months of employment.
Pre-employment physical/drug testing and comprehensive criminal background investigation is required.
Additional Information:
To apply Online click here. Please attach all appropriate certifications, as listed above, with application.
Faxed or emailed applications not accepted. Open until filled. Salary negotiable, with competitive benefit package. For more information, please call (804)722-8669. EOE.
Virginia Beach EMS Brigade Chief
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) seeks an experienced individual to serve as an EMS Brigade Chief. This individual will manage and direct the delivery of skilled emergency and non-emergency services in a variety of areas including: emergency medical and rescue operations, advanced medical assistance, mentoring, training, public education, volunteer agency administration and coordination, disaster management, and other duties as required. An EMS Brigade Chief typically commands an EMS brigade consisting of multiple stations, medic groups and/or specialty teams and is responsible for all personnel, equipment, apparatus, and facilities under their direction. Brigade Chiefs often function as Duty Shift Commanders and as such oversee all on duty EMS resources, including twelve or more staffed ambulances, zone cars, squad trucks, and special response vehicles. Individual will also engage in the direct provision of advanced life support pre-hospital patient care at the EMT-Paramedic level as needed.
This position is classified as FLSA Exempt and will average a 60 hour work week to accommodate nights, weekends and holidays as assigned and is considered ALPHA-1. Starting Salary: $54,920.64. Visit http://www.vbgov.com/careers for minimum requirements, complete job details, and to apply on-line. Application deadline: March 24, 2009. Visit http://www.VABEACHEMS.com for department information.
John Bianco, Division Chief – Administration
Department of EMS – City of Virginia Beach
1917 Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
757.385.1999 Main
757.385.5002 Voicemail
757.425.7864 Fax
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