Firefighter/EMT Pre-Certified

Prince George County Fire and EMS is currently seeking applicants for the position of Fire Medic. This position will be responsible for responding to emergency calls; providing basic or advanced life support; engaging in active fire suppression; preparing and maintaining detailed records.

Starting salary based upon qualifications and years of service:
Fire Fighter EMT - $57,347
Fire Fighter Paramedic - $63,224

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks: In depth knowledge of firefighting techniques, emergency medical procedures, and rescue operations; the ability to rapidly assess emergency situations and coordinate effectively with other emergency services is crucial, along with proficiency in operating a variety of fire suppression and medical equipment, including diagnosis, proper patient treatment and transport, automobile extraction and technical rescue operations; team work and collaboration, scene size up, problem solving and decision making abilities, basic and advanced fire control; thorough knowledge of the principles of building construction, fire behavior, technical proficiency in firefighting equipment, handling and control of hazardous material incidents, basic and advanced search and rescue techniques, anatomy, physiology and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems; thorough knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics as applied to fire suppression; thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with associates and the general public; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; possession of mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility.

Qualification Requirements: Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must possess and maintain CPR, NIMS, ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800, EVOC 1-3, EMT-Basic (ALS preferred), State Certified Firefighter II and Haz-Mat Operations (DPO and Instructor I preferred). Must meet and maintain all departmental requirements for the position. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school (Associates Degree preferred) supplemented by required firefighting and emergency medical training. Pre-employment physical/drug testing and comprehensive criminal check to include fingerprinting, required. Applicants will be required to submit a current DMV record at the applicant's expense.

To apply online visit the website at www.princegeorgecountyva.gov. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a County application. Applications should be submitted online. For additional information, please call (804) 722-8669.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED; Virginia or National Registry EMT-Basic, Advanced, Intermediate or Paramedic certification; Virginia Firefighter I and II certification; VDFP EVOC Level III; CPR, NIMS, ICS 100/200/700/800; Valid Virginia driver's license; Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays; Haz-Mat Operations preferred; DPO and Instructor I preferred

Salary: Fire Fighter EMT - $57,347; Fire Fighter Paramedic - $63,224