Firefighter/EMT (Certified)

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue is accepting applications for current vacancies for certified Firefighter/EMT. Candidates must hold or obtain Firefighter I and EMT certifications prior to being considered for employment. Additionally, individuals must complete the modified CPAT prior to being released into the field. This position is responsible for responding to alarms of fires, hazardous material incidents, medical and other emergencies with other career and volunteer staff; maintaining records and files and preparing reports. Other duties include examining patients, providing care, driving and operating various types of fire/medical apparatus and assisting with operations during emergency management activities.

Essential Job Functions:
Examines patients, provides care and reports finding to an emergency department physician.
Conducts fire safety inspections and pre-fire planning for commercial buildings.
Drives/operates various types of fire/medical apparatus.
Assures that emergency vehicles are completely stocked and in good running order.
Provides leadership depending upon the nature of the incident and the affiliation and certification of response personnel.
Maintains cleanliness, state of readiness of stations, apparatus and all related equipment.
Performs community service activities, including fire safety education/prevention programs.
Completes all required reports of runs made by crew.
Attends training sessions as required.
Assist with operations during emergency management activities.

Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications: Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's license. Certifications in EMT-B, Firefighter I, Haz-mat Operations and EVOC required.

Schedules include 24-hour on / 48-hour off shifts with defined compensation based on 48 hours worked per week. Holiday Pay starting at $2,000 for observed holidays. Full-time position benefits include Virginia Retirement System with locally enhanced hazardous duty pay, health insurance, and paid leave. Additional incentive pay for Advanced Life Support Credentials includes: Advanced - $6,000.00; Intermediate - $8,500.00; and Paramedic - $10,000.00.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background check. A BACKGROUND CONSENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For an application and complete job description, contact Human Resources, 600 N. Main Street, Ste. 102, Woodstock, VA (540) 459-6165 or visit our website: http://shenandoahcountyva.us/ and view Jobs. A resume is requested along with the completed application. Email submissions can be made to Jobs@shenandoahcountyva.us or hard copy applications may be mailed or delivered to 600 N. Main Street, Ste. 102, Woodstock, VA 22664.

Requirements: EMT certification

Salary: The annual starting pay for this FLSA non-exempt position is $49,477.89-$56,899.57 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Application Deadline: 2026-11-13