Firefighter/EMT

The City of Roanoke Fire-EMS, an Internationally Accredited and ISO Class 1 Fire-EMS Department, is seeking its next generation of Firefighter/EMTs to provide emergency and non-emergency fire suppression and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) from 11 strategically located stations. The department responds to over 35,000 emergency incidents within the City's 43 square miles annually and is a leader in the fire and EMS industry. Roanoke Fire-EMS is comprised of over 270 full time personnel and is a full service organization providing fire suppression, EMS, local and regional technical rescue, local and regional swift water rescue, local and regional hazmat and community risk reduction programs for the City of Roanoke.

Testing dates are October 8, October 15 and October 31. Recruit Class date is scheduled for Spring 2027. No experience or training required to apply. MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD and successfully complete the Fire-EMS Academy Recruit School.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists in maintaining equipment inventory on emergency vehicles; Maintains vehicles in a clean and working order; Performs daily routine station and grounds cleaning and assigned maintenance as directed; Responds to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) calls and performs related emergency work as required; Drives and operates fire and EMS apparatus on non-emergency and emergency incidents; Provides patient care and administers basic life support techniques and treatment within approved scope of practice; Prepares a variety of reports and complete records as required; Assists in activities not directly related to emergencies (i.e. fire inspections, fire hydrant maintenance, equipment testing and public standby situations)

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, at least 18 years old, valid Virginia driver's license, EMT certification required within 12 months of hire

Salary: $47,150.00 - $54,530.00 Annually