City of Alexandria is Hiring Firefighters – Closing Date Feb. 3rd

Recruitment Announcement – Firefighter / Rescuer I Recruitment is open from January 10 though February 3, 2012.

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FIRE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT

Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Medic – Prince William County

Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician or Medic

Full-time Positions

Closing Date:  April 1, 2012

For more information and to apply click here

http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/FR/Pages/career-Opportunities.aspx

PRINCEWILLIAMCOUNTY, VA DEPT. OF FIRE AND RESCUE

Job Description:  We are offering opportunities for full pay and benefits while we train you to become a career Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician.  And, if you are an Advanced Life Support provider, we offer an additional yearly incentive, per hour supplement pay and hiring preference

These positions perform responsible protective service work involving fire suppression, rescue, basic life support, salvage and/or fire prevention.  Certain assignments will require the performance of advanced life support medical care.

This selection process will start with a written test in April or May for a projected hire date of January 2013.

PrinceWilliamCounty, VA, pop. 390,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest ofWashington,DC.  We are a growing organization (470 uniformed personnel) with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE:  $44,968.82 – $52,326/year

ATTENTION:  ALS PROVIDERS:

If you are VA or National EMT-I/99 or EMT-P certified, you will be given hiring preference and earn an additional $5,397 per year incentive plus per hour supplement pay.

Job Requirements:  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid driver’s license.

For more information and to apply click here

http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/FR/Pages/career-Opportunities.aspx

 

 

 

Hiring: Loudoun County Firefighter EMT Closing 12/15/11

Firefighter/EMT Full time

Full information and application information is here

Loudoun County, Virginia

Closing Date: 12/15/2011

Salary: $39,927.00 annually/$1535.65 biweekly

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 may become eligible for a stipend 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. Loudoun County, VA Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management is a State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training.

Job Requirements: 

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/G.E.D. Requires valid Driver’s 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. Successful candidates must be tobacco-free and nicotine-free, both on and off duty, at the time of appointment and remain tobacco and nicotine free for the duration of their employment with Loudoun County Fire & Rescue. For more detailed information, contact Lt. Collins-Bliss at (703)737-8219.

Full information and application information is here

Hiring: Chesapeake Division Chief/Chief Medical Officer

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Division Chief/ Chief Medical Officer

Chesapeake Fire Department

Close Date: 12-22-2011

Salary: $68,853 MIN TO $86,067 MID RANGE

Job Description: Oversees all aspects of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the City of Chesapeake, Fire Department. Monitors the daily activities of EMS Supervisors, coordinates and manages staff; leads the planning, development and implementation of policies and programs for EMS. Establishes organizational goals; evaluates programs to ensure effectiveness and continually seeks process improvement. Establishes and maintains liaisons with other city departments and outside agencies. Develops strategic plans for the department to meet current and future community needs. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of EMS practices and procedures.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s from an accredited university with major course work in fire science, emergency medical services, information systems, public administration or closely related fields. Must have extensive knowledge of emergency medical services, principles and techniques, laws, regulations and ordinances. Requires a minimum of six (6) years of related, full-time equivalent experience with at least two years at the chief officer level.
Additional certifications and licenses include a valid driver’s license or CDL with a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special Protective services skills and/or equipment certifications are required such as EMT-Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, BLS HCP, Hazardous Materials, ICS-300 and 400, IS-100, 200, 700 and IS-800. Virginia certifications are required within six (6) months of hire.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: 
Driver’s License
Special skills or equipment certifications associated with protective services will be required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 
Requires over six years, with two years at the Chief Officer level.

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS: 
Requires light to medium work that involves walking or standing some all of the time, exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, stretch, climb and crawl into confined spaces while wearing approximately 70 pounds of protective clothing and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: 
The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives, and violence.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: 
The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

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