Firefighter Jobs in Virginia (VA)
83 open positions across Virginia.
FireJobs lists 83 open firefighter positions in Virginia from more than 12 hiring departments (54 full-time, 7 part-time and 22 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.
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Fire departments hiring in Virginia
Departments with the most open positions right now.
- Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue · Ashburn · 6 openings
- Dinwiddie County · Dinwiddie · 4 openings
- Isle of Wight County Emergency Services · Isle of Wight · 4 openings
- Namozine Volunteer Fire and EMS, Inc. · North Dinwiddie · 4 openings
- Round Hill Volunteer Fire Department · Round Hill · 4 openings
- Winchester Fire & Rescue · Winchester · 4 openings
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department · Fairfax · 3 openings
- Hopewell Fire & Rescue · Hopewell · 3 openings
- Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department · Roanoke · 3 openings
- Arcola Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. · Brambleton · 2 openings
- City of Manassas Fire and Rescue · Manassas · 2 openings
- Fort Belvoir Fire Department · Fort Belvoir · 2 openings
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Firefighter salary in Virginia
Across the 58 current Virginia postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $46,758 to $106,836 a year, with a typical starting figure near $57,108. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.
Compare firefighter salaries by stateHow to become a firefighter in Virginia
Certification. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs certifies Firefighter I and II. Most career departments require a Virginia EMT certification.
How hiring works. Virginia hires largely by county and city: Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Henrico, Chesterfield, Virginia Beach, and Richmond run recruit academies several times a year and accept uncertified applicants.
Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.
Virginia firefighter job questions
- How many firefighter jobs are open in Virginia?
- 83 firefighter and fire service positions are open in Virginia on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
- What certification do Virginia firefighters need?
- The Virginia Department of Fire Programs certifies Firefighter I and II. Most career departments require a Virginia EMT certification.
- How does firefighter hiring work in Virginia?
- Virginia hires largely by county and city: Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Henrico, Chesterfield, Virginia Beach, and Richmond run recruit academies several times a year and accept uncertified applicants.
- How much do firefighters make in Virginia?
- Across the 58 current Virginia postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $46,758 to $106,836 a year, with a typical starting figure near $57,108. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.