Firefighter-EMT

WE'RE HIRING!

City of Colonial Heights Fire & EMS 

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration after the Monday, June 03, 2024 closing date.

* *  All required testing will take place by invitation the week of June 10-14  * *

Firefighter-EMT
Annual Salary:  $54,000 - $83,336
The City of Colonial Heights is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter-EMT; candidates possessing an unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia EMT certification are desired.

• Firefighter-EMT (Starting salary: $54,000)
• Firefighter-Intermediate (Starting salary: $55,080)
• Firefighter-Paramedic (Starting salary: $56,701)

Examples of Duties

• Provides fire suppression services.
• Provides emergency medical care services.
• Ensures that all equipment and facilities are well maintained and available for use.
• Develops and presents public education materials.
• Operates vehicles and equipment.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Higher qualifications may be required to maintain employment and/or to advance in career development.
• Current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (desired).
• Valid Virginia  Driver's License.
• Successfully pass all phases of our fire selection process, which will include a written examination, physical ability test, background investigation, medical and drug screening.
• Successfully complete a 22-25 week recruit academy regardless of previous firefighting qualifications or experience.
• Obtain & possess a current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia certified EMT-Advanced, Intermediate or Paramedic certification within 3 years (36-months) of initial employment, and must continue to practice as a State of Virginia certified EMT-Advanced, Intermediate or Paramedic, during the course of employment.
• Successful candidates will be required to maintain all Fire certifications throughout employment.
• Required to comply with a No Tobacco Use Agreement.

Desirable:

• Current unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia certified EMT, A-EMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic certification.
• Current Virginia Department of Fire Programs Fire Fighter II, Hazardous Materials - Operations Level, and EVOC III.
• Formal and structured paramilitary recruit academy completion.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.

The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress, which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.

Employee Benefits

• Health insurance with dental & vision coverage (Anthem, Delta Dental, & Blue Vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (Enhanced Hazardous Duty Benefits)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental retirement (Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Comp)
• Voluntary benefits (FSA & Colonial Life products)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays (14)
• Bi-weekly Payday
• Virginia Credit Union enrollment
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University
• Public Safety Step Plan
• Career Development Plan
• All uniforms and equipment provided

The City of Colonial Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.