Firefighter – Harrisonburg

Job Title: Firefighter
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary: $11.91 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia

The City of Harrisonburg Fire Department is seeking applications for the position of Firefighter – Part Time. These are year-round positions averaging 2-3 days per month at a minimum of $11.91 per hour.

Typical Qualifications:
Applicants to be considered for these positions must currently be employed as a firefighter with one of the following jurisdictions: Augusta and Rockingham Counties, Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro.

The following certifications are required: Virginia Firefighter II, EMT and Hazardous Materials Operations, or a VA recognized equivalency.

Successful applicants for this position will be subject to a DMV Motor Vehicle check and must complete a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screen.

Supplemental Information:
Application closing date: Open until filled.

Review of applications to begin upon receipt.

In order to be considered for this position you must submit a City of Harrisonburg Application Form, and proof of other required certifications. Applications will be accepted on-line only. You may complete and submit an application and appropriate attachments at City’s web site: www.harrisonburgva.gov/jobs.

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On-Call FF/EMT FF/ALS

Job Title:     On-Call Firefighter/EMT-Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic
Salary:     $16.75 Hourly
Job Type:     Part-time Temporary
Location:     County of Prince George, Virginia

The County of Prince George, Virginia is currently seeking certified applicants for the purpose of creating an on-call pool to be utilized to fill in during times of staff shortages. This position will cover various shifts as needed. Hourly Wage: $16.75

This position will be responsible for responding to emergency calls; providing basic and advanced life support emergency medical services; assisting in the suppression of fires; preparing and maintaining detailed records.

Qualification Requirements:
Must have thorough knowledge of the reading of electrocardiograms; general knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation; thorough knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems; thorough knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics as applied to fire suppression; thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with associates and the general public; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; possession of mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility.

Must have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by required firefighting and emergency medical training and considerable experience in emergency services as a cleared BLS/ALS provider.

Special Requirements:
PLEASE ATTACH COPY OF CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS. Applications will not be considered if current certifications (Virginia or National Registry EMT-Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic; CPR, EVOC Class III, Hazardous Materials Awareness, NIMS 700, and ICS 100) are not included with the completed application.

Must complete Firefighter I certification within 18 months of employment.

Pre-employment physical/drug testing and comprehensive criminal and financial background check, to include fingerprinting, required.

Additional Information:
To apply Online click here.

Faxed or emailed applications not accepted. Open until filled. For more information, please call (804)722-8669. First review of applications will begin February 15, 2010. EOE.

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City of Manassas Firefighter/EMT

Job Title:     Firefighter/EMT
Category:     Public Safety
Status:     Open
Additional Status Information:     Full Time
Salary:     $39,021
Description:

Fire and Rescue Department.  Candidate must have current Virginia certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Virginia and National Certification as a Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course Level II, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and valid Virginia driver’s license.  High school graduate or GED required.  Candidate must meet all Departmental, City and State requirements for position and provide copies of certifications with application.

Publication Date/Time:
1/11/2010 1:00 PM

Closing Date/Time:
Open Until Filled

Qualifications:
Candidate must have current Virginia certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Virginia and National Certification as a Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course Level II, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and valid Virginia driver’s license. High school graduate or GED required. Candidate must meet all Departmental, City and State requirements for position and provide copies of certifications with application.

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Albemarle County – Firefighter ALS/BLS

Albemarle County Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for Firefighter/ALS and Firefighter/BLS

Closing Date: 12/20/2009
Hiring Range : Firefighter/ALS – Staring Salary up to $48,817**
Firefighter/BLS – Starting Salary up to $ 39,192*
*Based on experience and qualifications
**Additional ALS stipend of $6,581/year after OMD release

We’re welcoming positive, energetic people with a great attitude and a commitment to building the model combination volunteer-career fire and emergency medical services system.

For details or to apply online, visit www.ACFireRecscue.org

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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Hampton is Hiring – Firefighter Recruit

Job Title:     Firefighter Recruit
Closing Date/Time:     Mon. 08/17/09 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary:     $36,500.00 – $41,975.00 Annually
Job Type:     Full-Time Permanent
Location:     City Wide Locations, Hampton, Virginia

Graduation from high school or successful completion of the GED; must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application; graduation from an approved fire academy or a Virginia state certified cardiac technician or paramedic preferred. Requires the successful completion of the Fire & Rescue application process: these elements include producing all required documentation, passing an initial physical agility test, meeting the Fire and Rescue Division’s criteria for a satisfactory driving record, meeting the required medical standards provided by the City by a licensed physician (applicants must possess no physical defects which would render the incumbent unfit to perform all the duties of a firefighter/emergency medical technician); successfully completing a background investigation and a polygraph examination; successfully completing any required interviews and successfully completing a written examination. Upon hire, applicants must agree to conditions of employment as specified by the Fire & Rescue Division and must successfully complete Emergency Vehicle Operator’s course and Pump Operator course. This position requires the ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; ability to communicate effectively and coherently over radios and other types of communication equipment; ability to prepare written documents and reports such as special reports, accident or investigation reports, etc.; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to operate equipment and machines such as fire and emergency response equipment and two-way communication equipment; ability to use personal computers for job specific applications; ability to communicate general information regarding laws, ordinances, and regulations to the public; ability to communicate effectively with others by giving information and directions; ability to interact positively with members of the community and maintain harmonious working relationships with diverse groups; good skills of observation and memory. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Virginia and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria. Any person offered employment in this position must successfully complete pre-employment testing for controlled substances and will be subject to random testing for controlled substances and alcohol.

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Campbell County Public Safety Technician

Public Safety Technician
The Campbell County Department of Public Safety, EMS Division is seeking motivated, customer service oriented and skilled Emergency Medical Service providers to fill up to six vacancies. It is anticipated that at least three to four of
the vacancies filled will be with applicants certified at the level of EMT Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic. All applicants must have current Virginia EMS certification at the level of EMT-Basic or higher, NIMS IS-700 and NIMS IS-100
certifications, current EVOC (class 3) and CPR certifications along with at least one full year of active EMS experience. Applicants certified as an EMT Intermediate or Paramedic must also have current ACLS, PALS and ITLS/PHTLS certifications. The ideal candidates will also have vehicle extrication certification, Virginia firefighter certification and/or instructor certifications as well. This position requires honesty, integrity and the ability to work well with the
County’s EMS Volunteers. The selected candidates will be assigned to 24 hour shifts located out of any one of the rescue squad facilities in Campbell County.

The successful candidates will be required to pass a written EMS exam, EMS skills test, a series of interviews, a pre-employment physical, drug screening.

Starting Salary Range: Dependant upon qualifications and/or experience.

Application procedure: Please submit a Campbell County application, along with copies of relevant EMS and Fire certifications. To request an application, call (434) 332-9818 or write to PO Box 100, Rustburg, Virginia 24588. Applications are also available on-line at www.campbellcountyva.gov.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 4:00PM.

CAMPBELL COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Governing with Vision to be the most collaborative, professional, value-driven locality in Virginia

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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Firefighter EMT – Manassas Park

City of Manassas Park

Firefighter/EMT
Annual Starting Salary: $42,000
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Drivers License
Virginia Firefighter I (minimum)
EVOC 3
Virginia EMT-B
Preferred Certifications:
Driver Pump Operator
Aerial Operator

The Department accepts applications year round. As needed, the Department will establish an eligibility list for hiring after successful completion of a physical ability test, interview process and criminal history background and driving record check. The Department strives to recruit and retain the highest caliber candidates to provide excellent service to the City and our mutual aid partners.

The City provides an excellent benefit package for full time employees.

Applications are available online. Please include a copy of your fire and EMS certifications, drivers license, high school diploma and social security card with your application.

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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

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